About this role
Job summary
JOB SUMMARYThe post holder will support more senior operational management in the operational management of theallocated services
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic and dedicated service manager to join the Neurology Team on a permanent basis. This post is perfect for an experienced manager keen to progress a career in operational and general management, who is looking for further exposure in a busy and complex cross site specialty.
There are plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, including autonomous working and project management.
Experience of managing RTT pathways, direct line management and providing visible leadership is essential for this role.
The candidate will also be expected to have strong communication skills, be empathetic and have the ability to work collaboratively across sites and teams.
This role is full time and cross site depending on service requirements.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with 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
World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications Essential
Minimum of 1st degree or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing personal development
Desirable
Management qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in the in a junior management position Staff management or leading a team
Desirable
NHS experience Introducing new ways of working Project management Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings
Skills Essential
Understanding of national NHS policy and targets. Good interpersonal, oral and written skills including chairing team meetings, writing reports. Excellent IT skills Numerate, with excellent analytical skills/ability to understand and produce statistical information to use in problem solving Negotiation skills Ability to manage time/priorities Ability to assess competing demands on service to support business planning
Aptitudes & personal characteristics Essential
Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work Pays careful attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a dynamic environment. Flexible Ability to work on own in pursuit of team objectives Positive and motivated Resilient
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.
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Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)