Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Service Manager, to join our team, within the Medicine Care Group,
You will be a caring and compassionate leader who is highly self- motivated and able to work independently using own initiative to solve problems.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, enthusiastic and highly organised individual who will lead the team in responding to the changing needs of our local population.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the operational management of the services within your portfolio, providing leadership to effectively support the post COVID 19 recovery, restoration and transformation for the services within your portfolio; drive change and improve care; lead the delivery of NHS constitutional access standards and develop new ways of working to support effective and efficient service provision.
This post can require some travel. In addition, daily use of display screen equipment is required.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate Service development experience
- Evidence of teaching/mentoring and developing staff
Desirable
- Experience of business planning
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Initiating and managing change
- Committed to professional development of self and others
- Demonstrate people management skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills
- Able to deal with and resolve conflict
- Approachable, open leadership style
Stakeholder group and panel interview
Essential
- Degree Level Education
- Current Leadership and management experience
Desirable
- Post Grad management/leadership qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate Service development experience
- Evidence of teaching/mentoring and developing staff
Desirable
- Experience of business planning
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Initiating and managing change
- Committed to professional development of self and others
- Demonstrate people management skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills
- Able to deal with and resolve conflict
- Approachable, open leadership style
Stakeholder group and panel interview
Essential
- Degree Level Education
- Current Leadership and management experience
Desirable
- Post Grad management/leadership qualification
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).
