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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, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Operational Manager to work within our well established General Surgery services. The post will be cross site, requiring you to work in both York and Scarborough Hospitals. You will be an experienced and compassionate leader, supporting operational, administrative and clinical teams to deliver high quality care in General Surgery services.
You will have an interest in service improvement and will be a responsive and autonomous leader. The post will provide you with an opportunity to work closely with colleagues enhancing General Surgery pathways and ensuring timely access to acute and planned care. You will benefit from the support of your peer managers, clinical leads and the senior management team.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the operational management of GI Services within the surgical directorate delivering high quality, effective and efficient care to patients.
The post holder will report to the Senior Operational Manager for Surgery Services and work in partnership with senior colleagues within the Care Group and the wider Trust, to ensure delivery of the portfolio of services and activities within a clinically and financially sustainable model.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of administration and clerical functions within the Care Group.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, 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 through a variety of providers
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Person specification
Skills & Abilities
* I am organised, prioritising competing demands and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales and have the ability to cope when under high levels of pressure
* I can function effectively as part of a team and relish the opportunity to influence and inspire
* I can use my own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems and stay calm under pressure. I am assertive, decisive and tenacious
* I have an active and passionate interest in and knowledge of issues affecting the NHS
Experience & Knowledge Required
* Experience of management in the NHS, including operational management, budgetary management and service improvement
* Experience as well as knowledge of all activity targets and managing waiting lists
Education, Qualifications and Training
* Graduate/Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
* Study at Master’s level
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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