Job summary
Operational Services Manager Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arise for a band 5 operational services manager for the Cardiology Directorate.
You will assist the Directorate Management Senior Team, as directed by the Directorate Manager / Matron in the efficient and effective operational management of resources within Cardiology and Cardiology Diagnostics in order to deliver continually improving high quality patient care within the resources available.
Main duties of the job
Some of the key duties of the role include:
- Manage Medical Secretarial and Diagnostic Administration Staff
- RTT, Diagnostic and long wait pathway validation.
- Clinic management to ensure clinics are fully utilised
- Monitor sickness absence, Statutory and Mandatory training and PDRs in accordance with Trust Policy and ensure regular reporting is provided.
- Support with medical staffing enquiries and rota coverage.
- Work closely with the wider Directorate team to ensure operational management is covered
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person Specification for further details on the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person Specification for further details on the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Management or health related subject
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of working in an acute Trust (working to degree level) in a management role
Desirable
- Experience of management of change issues
- Experience in introducing innovative practice
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Operational management skills
- Leadership and team building skills, able to develop strong multi-disciplinary relationship
- Ability to work in a high pressured environment & work to deadlines
- Ability to develop and deliver action plans in relation to the NHS Agenda
- Able to positively influence to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service
- Awareness of NHS plan access Targets
Desirable
- Knowledge of the business planning process
- Knowledge of workforce planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Management or health related subject
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of working in an acute Trust (working to degree level) in a management role
Desirable
- Experience of management of change issues
- Experience in introducing innovative practice
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Operational management skills
- Leadership and team building skills, able to develop strong multi-disciplinary relationship
- Ability to work in a high pressured environment & work to deadlines
- Ability to develop and deliver action plans in relation to the NHS Agenda
- Able to positively influence to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service
- Awareness of NHS plan access Targets
Desirable
- Knowledge of the business planning process
- Knowledge of workforce planning
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
