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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
It’s an exciting time to come and join Children & Young People as Service Manager for Neonates, supporting the great work we are doing to become a high quality organisation that provides excellent care to patients.
We are currently looking to recruit a talented and highly motivated Service Manager. As a Service Manager, the post holder will support the Directorate Manager by providing operational management and business development of designated clinical speciality Neonatal services within the Directorate. For a short period of time, this will include support to Maternity Services.
The post holder will provide timely, efficient and effective operational management support to the Directorate Manager and the speciality leads to ensure that services are responsive and provided to the highest clinical and performance standards.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also support developing and implementing projects and initiatives to improve cost, service delivery and patient experience to Neonates and will ensure continuous improvement of performance and quality targets.
On behalf of the Directorate Manager, the post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operational issues within designated area of responsibility to ensure the Service Group delivers on its key targets and priorities in a safe, sustainable and effective environment.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Recognised management qualification i.e., ISM
* Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
* Service Improvement Qualification (silver)
Knowledge
* Supervisory experience.
* Knowledge of effective operational management.
* Knowledge of change and development.
* Proven track record of effective operational delivery.
* Evidence of implementation service changes and developments to ensure that legal, professional and service requirements are met.
* Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a team.
* Evidence of managing change and service planning capabilities.
Experience
* Supervisory experience
* Evidence of managing change and service planning capabilities
* Previous experience of managing a department/group of staff
Skills
* Full range of IT skills.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage, motivate and develop team working.
* Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities.
* Ability to plan and prioritise.
* Self-study and development.
* Ability to concentrate frequently when under pressure and subject to interruptions.
* Innovative and well organised.
Skills Abilities
* Highly motivated and committed to the service.
* Ability to manage under pressure and multi-task to achieve objectives.
* Good verbal and written skills.
* Ability to listen.
Other
* Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
* Able to work hours flexibly. Anything else not covered above.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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Name: Sue Kotrzuba
Job title: Directorate Manager, Children & Young People
Email address: sue.kotrzuba@wales.nhs.uk
Additional information: Dr Joanna Webb, Clinical Lead, Neonates
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext: 36799
Secretary – Abigail Morgan – Abigail.Morgan3@wales.nhs.uk Ext 35808
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