Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Ophthalmology department as an Operational Support Manager on a fixed term basis. This would also be a good development opportunity and secondment would be considered.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the service on a day to day basis.
The postholder will assist the Operations Manager and the Head of Service to ensure key performance, quality and financial targets are met in line with the service strategic objectives.
You will contribute to the delivery of challenging performance and quality targets through effective communication and liaision with Consultant, medical, nursing, AHP and administration staff across the department and with other departments throughout the Trust.
With experience in an operational setting you will be able to demonstrate good team management skills and good problem solving ability, You will also be able to prioritise your own workload in order to meet deadlines.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
Deputise for the Operations Manager
Line manage administration teams
Be responsible for the efficient utilisation of theatre and clinic capacity
Work closely with the Operations Manager on all aspects of waiting list management, performance and administration
Communicate across all staff in the unit to main a cohesive approach to day to day tasks
Manage the equipment maintenance for the department
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To deputise for the Service Operations Manager, covering all aspects of the job as required when absent.2. To work closely with the Service Operations Manager on all aspects of waiting list management, performance and administration.3. To act as line manager to administrative teams (subject to variances across services). Within this line management, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of 1:1s and appraisals, absence and sickness monitoring, Individual Development, Performance Reviews, training and Health and Safety issues.4. To utilise problem-solving and analytical skills to co-ordinate all operating theatre bookings for consultant team, ensuring theatre sessions are booked in accordance with agreed guidelines and processes ensuring the efficient use of theatre and bed capacity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To deputise for the Service Operations Manager, covering all aspects of the job as required when absent.2. To work closely with the Service Operations Manager on all aspects of waiting list management, performance and administration.3. To act as line manager to administrative teams (subject to variances across services). Within this line management, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of 1:1s and appraisals, absence and sickness monitoring, Individual Development, Performance Reviews, training and Health and Safety issues.4. To utilise problem-solving and analytical skills to co-ordinate all operating theatre bookings for consultant team, ensuring theatre sessions are booked in accordance with agreed guidelines and processes ensuring the efficient use of theatre and bed capacity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- IT Literate to include Microsoft Office and Spread sheets
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in related subject
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages (esp. Word, Excel and Outlook)
Desirable
- Supervisory management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a team and proven achievement of targets through team working
- Experience of managing a team and proven achievement of targets through team working
- Prioritisation and workload management
- Staff and team work management
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Customer focus experience, ability to deal with complaints and challenging / upset patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- IT Literate to include Microsoft Office and Spread sheets
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in related subject
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages (esp. Word, Excel and Outlook)
Desirable
- Supervisory management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a team and proven achievement of targets through team working
- Experience of managing a team and proven achievement of targets through team working
- Prioritisation and workload management
- Staff and team work management
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Customer focus experience, ability to deal with complaints and challenging / upset patients
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).