Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join us in this post as Service Line Manager for Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology) at GHFT.
The Service Line Manager will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the Service Line and all service line staff. This will include developing business strategic plans and performance management frameworks and processes to ensure delivery of all key quality, activity, workforce and financial targets and to ensure the service we offer to patients is of the highest quality, safety and efficiency. The Trust, in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals, will be opening a Community Diagnostic Centre in 2024 at the MetroCentre, plus an additional MRI scanner on the QE site. The postholder will be integral to the successful implementation and ongoing operations of these projects. The Trust has several transformation programmes underway and the is postholder will be key in terms of leading changes.
This fantastic opportunity would suit an experienced operational manager, with a track record of working as an innovative and collaborative leader.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with other Service Line Managers, The Trust Lead AHP, Clinicians and professional groups both within the Trust and with external partners. As such candidates will need to demonstrate experience and ability to provide expert advice and guidance to Board Members, Senior Managers and staff both within and across organisational boundaries.
Candidates must have excellent inter-personal skills, have the capacity to relate to a wide variety of Health Service professionals and be educated to Master's degree level or equivalent.
The Service Manager will be responsible and accountable for the overall management and delivery of Gateshead's Diagnostics Imaging services. This will include developing the strategic plans, SLAs and Commissioning arrangements and performance management frameworks and processes to ensure delivery of all key quality, activity, workforce, SLA and financial targets and to ensure the service we offer to patients is of the highest quality, safety and efficiency.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead and manage all staff in the Service
- Responsible for engaging Clinical Managers, Chief AHP and other senior clinicians in the complex management and clinical agenda including the preparation of annual business plans and the development of capacity and capability to deliver both local and national priorities.
- Accountable for the delivery of all key operational, performance, quality and safety, financial and workforce targets are met within the Service
- To act as a role model in relation to expected behaviours aligned to the values of the organisation (ICORE)
- To provide out of hours cover through participation on the Senior Manager On Call rota, providing appropriate support, advice and expertise outside of normal working hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead and manage all staff in the Service
- Responsible for engaging Clinical Managers, Chief AHP and other senior clinicians in the complex management and clinical agenda including the preparation of annual business plans and the development of capacity and capability to deliver both local and national priorities.
- Accountable for the delivery of all key operational, performance, quality and safety, financial and workforce targets are met within the Service
- To act as a role model in relation to expected behaviours aligned to the values of the organisation (ICORE)
- To provide out of hours cover through participation on the Senior Manager On Call rota, providing appropriate support, advice and expertise outside of normal working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level in either a health related, business or leadership field, or equivalent in depth experience.
Essential
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent knowledge gained through experience or a professional qualifications
- Professional management qualification or equivalent experience
- 5 years experience working in a senior management post
- Successful track record of managing change in a complex environment
- Experience of leading and directing senior clinical and non clinical staff
- Knowledge and understanding of financial management and business management skills
- Experience of developing services and exploring business opportunities
Desirable
- Masters Qualification in a management discipline
- knowledge and understanding o of NHS policy and key changes in the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level in either a health related, business or leadership field, or equivalent in depth experience.
Essential
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent knowledge gained through experience or a professional qualifications
- Professional management qualification or equivalent experience
- 5 years experience working in a senior management post
- Successful track record of managing change in a complex environment
- Experience of leading and directing senior clinical and non clinical staff
- Knowledge and understanding of financial management and business management skills
- Experience of developing services and exploring business opportunities
Desirable
- Masters Qualification in a management discipline
- knowledge and understanding o of NHS policy and key changes in the NHS
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).
