Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Medicine Division as the Network Manager for the Haeomoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre. This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week and involves managing a large portfolio of Haemoglobinopathy services across NEL. You will be an individual with an excellent track-record in operational management, combined with the commitment and leadership skills to support delivery of an ambitious and exciting vision for our service. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient care and performance delivery along with extensive administration assurance and service development experience. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking at furthering their operational experience. You will be highly collaborative, systematic, and rigorous in your approach, with a high level of emotional intelligence. A strong track-record of successful delivery is essential as is a passionate desire to make a difference and improve the service. If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team we would love to hear from you. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-7130457RLH Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of managing large groups of staff Operational management experience Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement projects. Experience of managing a budget Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions Understanding of project management techniques Well developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations; Desirable Experience of acute Hospital Information System or Patient Administration Systems Working across and leading Trust wide projects Skills Essential Analysis of complex data to produce succinct information appropriate for its audience Strong communication skills - written and verbal Demonstrates achievements in managing change Experience of participating in clinical governance initiatives Ability to develop new ways of working Used to producing analysis in numerical or graphical formats to a high standard Communicates the vision and brings it alive - describes what the future needs to look like in terms of service improvement and modernisation Able to take conscious steps to manage self under pressure - creating time for reflection and support for self and others Able to manage own energy and pace efforts Recognise others' anxieties and problems - encourage them to find ways of dealing constructively with stress Able to absorb and deal constructively with criticism and seek support as necessary Desirable Advanced Excel Spreadsheet skills An effective completer / finisher Knowledge of developing and using databases Knowledge / skills in MS Office Professional Demonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical and professional values and a belief in government funded healthcare Knowledge Essential Evidence of continuing education and development Has experience of putting together a business case and contributing to its implementation Demonstrable ability to evaluate and improve service quality. Desirable Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS acute hospitals Qualifications Essential Educated to relevant Degree level or working towards e.g. Degree in Numerate or information systems, Masters in Health management or Core Academic Subject. Recognised Management qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of managing large groups of staff Operational management experience Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement projects. Experience of managing a budget Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions Understanding of project management techniques Well developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations; Desirable Experience of acute Hospital Information System or Patient Administration Systems Working across and leading Trust wide projects Skills Essential Analysis of complex data to produce succinct information appropriate for its audience Strong communication skills - written and verbal Demonstrates achievements in managing change Experience of participating in clinical governance initiatives Ability to develop new ways of working Used to producing analysis in numerical or graphical formats to a high standard Communicates the vision and brings it alive - describes what the future needs to look like in terms of service improvement and modernisation Able to take conscious steps to manage self under pressure - creating time for reflection and support for self and others Able to manage own energy and pace efforts Recognise others' anxieties and problems - encourage them to find ways of dealing constructively with stress Able to absorb and deal constructively with criticism and seek support as necessary Desirable Advanced Excel Spreadsheet skills An effective completer / finisher Knowledge of developing and using databases Knowledge / skills in MS Office Professional Demonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical and professional values and a belief in government funded healthcare Knowledge Essential Evidence of continuing education and development Has experience of putting together a business case and contributing to its implementation Demonstrable ability to evaluate and improve service quality. Desirable Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS acute hospitals Qualifications Essential Educated to relevant Degree level or working towards e.g. Degree in Numerate or information systems, Masters in Health management or Core Academic Subject. Recognised Management qualification 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)