Job summary
The post holder will be required to undertake a wide range of duties within the Integrated Community Equipment Service and provide operational management support to the Service Lead, the Division and the ICB to meet its quality, activity and financial targets.PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
The role will have the responsibility for the day to day operational management of the Integrated Community Equipment Service, supported by the Care Group Manager with strategic service redesigns/projects.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting any cost saving / cost effective development programmes assigned to the service and ensuring that transformation delivery ideas are actioned.
The person will also manage staff absence in the service.
The post holder will work with the Clinical Service Leads, Department Managers, GPs, Health Care Professionals from other hospitals / trusts and Social care colleagues, Finance, Information & Performance and Human Resource managers to support service developments and achievement of national and Local standards.
For further information please refer to the attached Job description
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to undertake a wide range of duties within the Integrated Community Equipment Service and provide operational management support to the Service Lead, the Division and the ICB to meet its quality, activity and financial targets.
To liaise with suppliers, manufacturers and contractors regarding provision, servicing, repair, delivery, collection of medical equipment and devices.
To be responsible for maintaining/updating information systems (ELMS) as required.
For further information please refer to the attached Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to undertake a wide range of duties within the Integrated Community Equipment Service and provide operational management support to the Service Lead, the Division and the ICB to meet its quality, activity and financial targets.
To liaise with suppliers, manufacturers and contractors regarding provision, servicing, repair, delivery, collection of medical equipment and devices.
To be responsible for maintaining/updating information systems (ELMS) as required.
For further information please refer to the attached Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Recent experience in NHS/ Secondary care
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Other accredited / recognised professional qualification
- Experience in NHS
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Able to deal with multiple complex issues and take the lead in the event of operational issues
- Producing reports
- Work on own initiative
- Well developed organisational skills
- Familiar with Office 365 products, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Trust policies and processes
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience managing a team
- Experience working in medical equipment supplies
- Experience working to tight deadlines, escalation processes and ability to delegate tasks appropriately
Desirable
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers and procurement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Recent experience in NHS/ Secondary care
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Other accredited / recognised professional qualification
- Experience in NHS
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Able to deal with multiple complex issues and take the lead in the event of operational issues
- Producing reports
- Work on own initiative
- Well developed organisational skills
- Familiar with Office 365 products, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Trust policies and processes
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience managing a team
- Experience working in medical equipment supplies
- Experience working to tight deadlines, escalation processes and ability to delegate tasks appropriately
Desirable
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers and procurement
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).
