Senior Operational Manager - Community Services
Band 8a
Main area: Senior Operational Manager Grade Band 8a
Contract: 6 months (fixed term or secondment)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 419-6817133-SOM-FH
Site: Clementhorpe Health Centre
Town: York
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your mail folders regularly.
Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe, effective care to our local population.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and dedicated individual with proven operational experience in Community Services.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for operational management across the Adult Community Services, providing support and leadership to the wider team. You will work in partnership with the Matrons and AHP Operational Manager as part of the senior leadership team, charged with delivering a vision for community services and shaping services, partnerships, and a workforce that drives our commitment to outstanding care.
You will understand the importance of developing services outside of hospital settings, and how different parts of the system impact one another, while remaining calm and decisive in times of escalation. You will be a strong communicator with the skills to influence and ensure patient safety, quality, access, and a positive experience for patients, carers, and staff.
You will also participate in the hospital management on-call rota.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave options
* Confidential advice and support from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE PERMISSION OF YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING FOR A SECONDMENT.
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.
Person specification
Education
* Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience
* Evidence of continued professional development
* A willingness to undertake further training as required
* NHS Management experience at band 7 level or above or equivalent
* Recognised higher level qualification/masters (e.g., MBA, MA) or equivalent experience
Experience
* Significant experience in the Acute or Community Health Provider sector at senior management level
* In-depth knowledge of NHS priorities and operational issues
* Experience in change management and service development
* Experience managing or supervising junior staff
* Experience in budgetary and financial management
* Experience in NHS complaints management
* Promote and lead risk management/clinical governance
DBS Checks
All new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary. By applying, you agree to this undertaking.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note that the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have launched our Agile and Flexible Working policy.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service, available 24/7.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of services for approximately 800,000 people.
Sponsorship
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