Job summary The Head and Neck Directorate are looking to appoint a new Service Manager for the Ear, Nose and Throat service and Oral Maxillofacial Service. You will join a supportive and experienced operational team at an exciting time of change. The role will be split over two sites with opportunities to integrate with a well established multi disciplinary team. Base Location: Poole Hospital but cross site working will be required Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job The ideal candidate will be positive, organised and have an inquisitive, curious nature. The role will involve being adaptable and approachable, building key working relationships and driving the flow of the services. The candidate will work in a fast paced environment and use their initiative to explore and problem-solve for their services. The candidate will need to be an experienced values-based leader who can lead their team from the front and use their experience to engage and drive their people. The candidate needs to have experience of change management whilst we are going through a transformational period, where our services are moving sites. This is an exciting time to join the team and make a difference to patients across Dorset and become a pivotal member of the Head & Neck Directorate. You will have budgetary and operational responsibility for your services and be accountable to the Head and Neck leadership team. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SU04119-B Job locations Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the performance and business of ENT and OMF. The post holder will work as a key member of services leadership teams working with clinical colleagues to develop and deliver high quality care for patients. You will lead a team of operational support managers and embody values-based leadership. Part of your role will be to provide support to the Risk and Governance, to embed the quality governance agenda within the Directorate. The post holder will promote a proactive approach to involvement in all aspects of governance. You are also a Senior Manager within the Head and Neck Directorate Management Team and as such will work to meet theobjectives of both the Directorate and Care Group while supportingthe Trusts overall vision, values and strategy. Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the performance and business of ENT and OMF. The post holder will work as a key member of services leadership teams working with clinical colleagues to develop and deliver high quality care for patients. You will lead a team of operational support managers and embody values-based leadership. Part of your role will be to provide support to the Risk and Governance, to embed the quality governance agenda within the Directorate. The post holder will promote a proactive approach to involvement in all aspects of governance. You are also a Senior Manager within the Head and Neck Directorate Management Team and as such will work to meet theobjectives of both the Directorate and Care Group while supportingthe Trusts overall vision, values and strategy. Person Specification Knowledge Essential National NHS policies and targets Data protection Risk Management Desirable Working knowledge of hospital procedures; e.g. job planning, junior doctor rotas etc. Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable Current working knowledge Experience Essential Minimum of two years' management experience in a clinical/operational environment which includes managing staff and influencing decisions. Desirable Preparing business cases Person Specification Knowledge Essential National NHS policies and targets Data protection Risk Management Desirable Working knowledge of hospital procedures; e.g. job planning, junior doctor rotas etc. Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable Current working knowledge Experience Essential Minimum of two years' management experience in a clinical/operational environment which includes managing staff and influencing decisions. Desirable Preparing business cases 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). 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)