Assistant Service Manager

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Chemotherapy department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust for an Assistant Service Manager working full time (37.5hrs per week) rotating shifts varying between the hours of 8am - 8pm. the post holder will be required to work Bank holidays on rotation and Saturdays on occasion.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in managing in a busy and demanding environment with experience in staff management including HR processes and policies and excellent data management and analytical skills.

The role is ideal for candidates that are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make a positive and impactful contribution to the service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Chemotherapy admin team and will also work closely with the other managers in the directorate to ensure smooth and efficient running of the service for cancer patients.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Line Management
RTT Validation
Monitor demand and capacity and ensuring efficient utilisation
Responding to PALS queries and patients concerns
Team meetings, 1:1s, PDRs
Data quality monitoring, analysis and performance reporting
Participation in service improvement and development
Deputising for the Deputy Service Manager where appropriate

About us

Oncology department offers a full range of services from the diagnosis and treatment to adult patients with cancer. Patients from across south east London attend Guy's Cancer Centre for treatment which is not available at their local hospitals. The Trust's cancer services are provided at the Cancer Centre on the Guy's site as well as the new site at Queen Mary's Hospital, Kent.

GSTT is helping establish an internationally renowned Comprehensive Cancer Centre by:

providing the very best cancer service to patients by combining first class clinical care with ground-breaking research and high quality training and development across the AHSC
improving outcomes and experience for cancer patients with complex needs through earlier diagnosis, effective treatment and the provision of high quality survivorship care
embedding whole person care across the cancer pathway and strive to bring treatment programmes closer to home
developing and test new biological and cellular therapies in a range of cancers
Cancer Centre at Guy's Hospital and a sister centre in Sidcup are transforming the delivery of cancer services, so patients are receiving the right treatment at the right time, delivered within fewer visits and tailored to their need

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-COF9588

Job locations

Guy's Cancer Centre

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Successful applicant must be able to lead and motivate teams with a high degree of self-motivation, have an experience of people management and a keen attention to detail. The post holder must be IT literate and have the ability to navigate trust IT systems. The ideal candidate should have some understanding of National cancer waiting targets, experience in RTT and PTL validation is a must.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. The ability to multi task and use initiative in a busy environment is essential.

The post holder is expected to take a proactive approach to addressing targets and deadlines, addressing any issues impacting on service delivery, all whilst ensuring the smooth running of the service in a busy environment. You will be a dedicated, well organised and adaptable Individual, with a good attention to detail.

Please refer to job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to HNC/Equivalent Diploma/equivalent experience
GCSE Maths & English

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of staff supervision/ staff management including recruitment/ retention /appraisal /first line disciplinary and knowledge of budget management issues
Have significantly contributed to meeting strategic and operational objectives

Skills

Essential

Leadership and influencing skills
Strong verbal and written skills
Highly motivated and ability to work independently, Ability to respond to changing demands
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills
Ability to respond to changing demands

Desirable

Financial management and analysis skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to HNC/Equivalent Diploma/equivalent experience
GCSE Maths & English

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of staff supervision/ staff management including recruitment/ retention /appraisal /first line disciplinary and knowledge of budget management issues
Have significantly contributed to meeting strategic and operational objectives

Skills

Essential

Leadership and influencing skills
Strong verbal and written skills
Highly motivated and ability to work independently, Ability to respond to changing demands
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills
Ability to respond to changing demands

Desirable

Financial management and analysis skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.