Job overview
We are seeking 2 dynamic and enthusiastic candidates to join our Oncology & Palliative Care Directorate in the positions of Service Manager (1 x based at Barnet & Chase Farm Hospital, 1 x based at North Middlesex Hospital). These roles are offered on a permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week, with working patterns to be agreed upon appointment.
These posts will be primarily based:
* Across Barnet General Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital providing leadership support to the Oncology & Palliative Care administration functions
* At North Middlesex Hospital providing leadership support to the Oncology administration functions; but may be required to provide support to any of our hospital sites on occasion
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 General Manager & Ops Clinical Integration Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the service. This role will be primarily based at one site but the postholder will be expected where required to travel and have clear visibility across all health unit sites within their remit.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please visit the Royal Free London careers site.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Professional Qualifications
* Postgraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continuing personal development
Experience
* 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
* Introducing new ways of working
* Project management
* Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases
* 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
* 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
* AT - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
* By applying for this role, you accept that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS, in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. You will be required to complete stat and mandatory learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
* If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
* You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications.
* If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit TrustID.
* The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
* The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
* By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
* Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via recruit.trac.jobs or NHS.net email addresses and we will never ask you for any payments.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note: Due to high application volumes we may close this vacancy early. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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