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Operational support manager

Swindon
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Support manager
Posted: 25 February
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Job Summary

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

An opportunity has arisen to join the General Surgery, Urology and Breast team as an Operational Support Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the daily administration service.

The post holder will assist the Assistant General Manager & Performance and Operations Manager to ensure key performance, quality and financial targets are met in line with the service's strategic objectives.

You will also contribute to the delivery of challenging performance targets through effective communication and liaison with Consultant, medical, nursing and administration staff across the Trust on a day-to-day basis.

With experience in an operational setting, you will be able to demonstrate good team management skills and good problem solving ability. You will also be able to prioritise your own workload in order to meet deadlines.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deputise the management of the operational activities and staff of designated services within the Planned Care Division deputising for the Service Operations Manager as required. The post holder will have line management responsibilities for Administration Teams within the designated services.Working closely with the Service Operations Manager and the Performance and Operations Manager, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of efficient theatre and clinic utilisation across the Great Western Hospital through their expertise in scheduling and resource management. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of challenging performance targets through effective communication and liaison with Consultant, medical, nursing and administration staff across the Trust on a day-to-day basis. As part of ensuring the delivery of performance targets, this role involves organising and analysing complex data.

About Us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To deputise for the Service Operations Manager, covering all aspects of the job as required when absent.
To work closely with the Service Operations Manager on all aspects of waiting list management, performance and administration.
To act as line manager to administrative teams (subject to variances across services). Within this line management, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of 1:1s and appraisals, absence and sickness monitoring, Individual Development, Performance Reviews, training and Health and Safety issues.
To utilise problem-solving and analytical skills to co-ordinate all operating theatre bookings for consultant team, ensuring theatre sessions are booked in accordance with agreed guidelines and processes ensuring the efficient use of theatre and bed capacity.
The post holder will deal with often complex information on a daily basis and will be expected to maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Training Essential

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
IT Literate to include Microsoft Office and Spread sheets
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in related subject
Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages (esp. Word, Excel and Outlook)

Desirable

Supervisory management qualification

Experience Essential

Experience of managing a team and proven achievement of targets through team working
Experience of operational management at a senior level
Prioritisation and workload management
Staff and team work management
Proven ability to problem solve

Desirable

Previous relevant NHS experience in a supervisory position
Project management experience
Customer focus experience, ability to deal with complaints and challenging / upset patients

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) .

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