Job overview
Are you a dynamic and motivated leader looking for your next challenge?
We are seeking an experienced Operational Manager to join our Blood Sciences network within Scarborough, Hull, York Pathology Service (SHYPS).
The successful candidate will work closely with all scientific, clinical and support colleagues within Blood Sciences to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient care for our patients.
We are looking for someone with proven operational management experience in laboratory setting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment will be key.
If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat about the role.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
1. To work with clinical and managerial colleagues, ensuring that operational performance and access targets are met
2. Operational management of designated responsibilities
within our Blood Science departments
3. Work in partnership with senior colleagues within
our Network, Care Group and the wider Trusts
4. Take the lead in developing effective systems within our departments for designated responsibilities
5. Experience of management in the NHS, including service improvement
6. Ability to assimilate and co-ordinate various agendas prioritising appropriately
7. Performance management methodology
Working for our organisation
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
8. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
9. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
10. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
11. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
12. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
13. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
14. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
15. Understanding of the Health and Social care management environment and roles and responsibilities within it
16. Performance management methodology
17. Ability to assimilate & co-ordinate various agendas prioritising appropriately
Desirable criteria
18. Management qualification
Education, Qualification and Training
Essential criteria
19. Graduate/Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
20. Study at Master's level
Exdperience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
21. Experience of management in the NHS, including operational management and service improvement
Desirable criteria
22. Experience as well as knowledge of activity targets within health and Social Care