Job summary We are offering an exciting opportunity within Imaging at UHCW for the role of Operational & Performance Manager. This position is crucial for delivering key performance targets, monitoring demand and activity, and capacity planning. You will support the Head of Operations - Imaging and the senior management team in providing a high-quality, patient-centred care service within the available resources. As the Operational & Performance Manager, you will develop and maintain performance monitoring systems and manage the Radiology Information System. You will oversee the central admin team, ensuring budget control and appraisals, and implement a performance monitoring framework to track progress and meet KPIs. Additionally, you will support clinical service development and Business Continuity Plans, provide capacity and demand analysis for activity planning, and monitor specialty activity/recovery plans to meet performance targets. Collaboration with the senior management team and other key stakeholders (internally and externally) to achieve KPIs, project managing specific initiatives, and leading patient care development are also key aspects of this role. Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 16th April 2025. Main duties of the job Managing the central admin team involves ensuring efficient budget control, conducting regular appraisals, and maintaining an optimal skill mix to ensure organisational efficiency and clinical excellence. You will oversee day-to-day operations, provide guidance and support, manage workloads, set performance targets, and ensure the team meets its objectives. You will also be involved in recruitment, training, and development of team members to enhance their skills and performance. Effective communication and collaboration with other departments will be essential. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in performance management and analysis within a healthcare setting, demonstrating strong leadership and team management skills. Proficiency in technologies such as Excel (VBA), SQL, SSIS, Power BI, and Power Query is essential. The ability to analyse and communicate complex information clearly and effectively is crucial, as is the capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels to achieve organisational goals. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact David White, Head of Operations - Imaging, or Hollie Bateman, Interim PA - Imaging Management Team on 02476 967101. About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 218-AC-B7-7065846 Job locations University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities To develop and maintain imaging performance monitoring systems to ensure the standardisation of service delivery across the department; delivery plans and local commissioning requirements. Responsible for the Radiology Information System including data quality and active monitoring reports and production of reports for the department. Manage the central admin within the department, including budgetary control, appraisals; establishment overview and skill mix to ensure organisational efficiency and clinical excellence. To develop, implement and maintain a performance monitoring framework which clearly identifies progress against Imaging Business Planning objectives and targets, which highlight exceptions in key performance areas setting out agreed risk action plans (Preparation Speciality Performance Review) Responsible for service planning, ensuring the department is developed through the Specialities and is actively monitored through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Support the development of clinical services through identifying opportunities for improvement and project managing the implementation of appropriate developments/changes. Assist with Business Continuity Plans. Responsible for timely provision of capacity and demand analysis to the Head of Operations Imaging and senior management team to support the development of agreed activity plans within relevant timescales across all modalities. Monitor the achievement of specialty activity/recovery plans within the department to ensure both local and national performance targets are met. Work in collaboration with the senior management team in the delivery of waiting time targets and other KPIs through analysis of capacity and demand, forecasting and producing appropriate action plans. Take a lead role in developing timely and effective information for the department regarding specialty performance through liaison with the Performance and Informatics Department. Work to develop, maintain and improve systems across the department to achieve key targets and maximise utilisation of resources and income. Act as a source of advice for clarification and interpretation of performance information, data definitions and data quality issues to the management team. Support the senior management team to consistently deliver key targets through identifying training needs, producing and delivering training resources and acting as a source of expertise. Project management of specific projects as directed by the Head of Operations Imaging. For further details please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities To develop and maintain imaging performance monitoring systems to ensure the standardisation of service delivery across the department; delivery plans and local commissioning requirements. Responsible for the Radiology Information System including data quality and active monitoring reports and production of reports for the department. Manage the central admin within the department, including budgetary control, appraisals; establishment overview and skill mix to ensure organisational efficiency and clinical excellence. To develop, implement and maintain a performance monitoring framework which clearly identifies progress against Imaging Business Planning objectives and targets, which highlight exceptions in key performance areas setting out agreed risk action plans (Preparation Speciality Performance Review) Responsible for service planning, ensuring the department is developed through the Specialities and is actively monitored through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Support the development of clinical services through identifying opportunities for improvement and project managing the implementation of appropriate developments/changes. Assist with Business Continuity Plans. Responsible for timely provision of capacity and demand analysis to the Head of Operations Imaging and senior management team to support the development of agreed activity plans within relevant timescales across all modalities. Monitor the achievement of specialty activity/recovery plans within the department to ensure both local and national performance targets are met. Work in collaboration with the senior management team in the delivery of waiting time targets and other KPIs through analysis of capacity and demand, forecasting and producing appropriate action plans. Take a lead role in developing timely and effective information for the department regarding specialty performance through liaison with the Performance and Informatics Department. Work to develop, maintain and improve systems across the department to achieve key targets and maximise utilisation of resources and income. Act as a source of advice for clarification and interpretation of performance information, data definitions and data quality issues to the management team. Support the senior management team to consistently deliver key targets through identifying training needs, producing and delivering training resources and acting as a source of expertise. Project management of specific projects as directed by the Head of Operations Imaging. For further details please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Experience Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Knowledge Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Skills Essential see supporting documents Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential see supporting documents Person Specification Qualifications Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Experience Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Knowledge Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Skills Essential see supporting documents Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential see supporting documents 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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)