About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to join Urology and Vascular Team in the position of Service Manager, this is a substantive post working 37.5 hours per week, with working patterns to be agreed upon appointment.
This post will be based at our North Middlesex Hospital Site providing leadership support to the Urology and Vascular administration functions.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to progress, or start, a career in Operations Management.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early with high interest and advise submission of applications at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support the Assistant Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the services.
About us
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications Essential
Postgraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience Management qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing personal development
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of working in healthcare in a junior management position Experience of staff management and leading a team Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings
Desirable
Introducing new ways of working Project management Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases
Skills & Aptitudes Essential
Understanding of national NHS policy and targets. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written skills, including chairing team meetings, writing reports. Competent in the use of Microsoft office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc. Skilled in using an EPR system Strong numeracy skills with good analytical skills and ability to understand and produce information to use in problem solving Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at more junior and senior levels Ability to manage own time/ priorities with minimal supervision
Personal Qualities Essential
Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work Pays careful attention to detail Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment Flexible, collaborative and a team player Ability to work on own in pursuit of team objectives Positive and motivated
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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Middlesex Hospital
Sterling Way
Silver Street
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)