Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Support Manager - Medicine Division

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Job summary

Are you looking for a challenge, excellent learning opportunities, and no two days the same?

Then come and join The Medicine Management team. We offer a supportive environment within an enthusiastic and motivated team, and are looking to recruit a dynamic and forward thinking Support Manager.

The post holder will be working as part of a team to support the delivery of high quality Divisional performance along with delivering the best service for patients. They will support the effective delivery of key operational targets and services for the Medicine Division in line with relevant Trust policies, reporting to a Specialty Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your operational management skills. You will need to be innovative in your approach to your role with good interpersonal and organisational skills. This role is fast-paced and rapidly changing, so you will therefore be able to demonstrate resilience in the ability to adapt to the ever-changing demands placed upon you.

If you believe you have the skills and ambition to join our team we would love to hear from you. Please note this is a generic Support Manager but the role will be involved in supporting unscheduled care (Emergency Department, SDEC and Acute Medicine)

Main duties of the job

To lead and operationally support the effective delivery of key operational services for the cancer services in line with relevant Trust policies, reporting to the Deputy Divisional Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for the line management of administrative support staff within the designated area of responsibility, including reception, secretarial and elective booking staff.

To undertake projects across the Division as determined by the Specialty Manager.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

18 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-5470811

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree Level Qualification or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 years management experience
  • Operational management experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within clinical specialties (medical or surgical specialities)
  • Experience of RTT management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent listening, communication and writing skills
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills; IT data management skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all professional disciplines, both internal and external, e.g. senior managers/clinicians/consultants
  • Able to influence and negotiate at high level
  • Change management skills and experience

Desirable

  • Enhanced problem solving techniques and strategic thinking
  • Able to meet deadlines, targets and to work under pressure

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Excellent team player
  • Able to make decisions and take innovative approaches to problem solving

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Experience in using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Teams
  • Able to access, use and update database as appropriate
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree Level Qualification or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 years management experience
  • Operational management experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within clinical specialties (medical or surgical specialities)
  • Experience of RTT management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent listening, communication and writing skills
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills; IT data management skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all professional disciplines, both internal and external, e.g. senior managers/clinicians/consultants
  • Able to influence and negotiate at high level
  • Change management skills and experience

Desirable

  • Enhanced problem solving techniques and strategic thinking
  • Able to meet deadlines, targets and to work under pressure

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Excellent team player
  • Able to make decisions and take innovative approaches to problem solving

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Experience in using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Teams
  • Able to access, use and update database as appropriate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Manager

Elise Tate

elise.tate@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-5470811

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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