Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an individual to the post of Business Unit Support Manager within the Emergency Surgery and Elective Care Business Unit. This post will be either a 12 month fixed term contract or a 12 month secondment. The successful candidate will support the tracking, coordination and provision of cancer services in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Please note: for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval from your current manager and have completed documentation required beforehand (see secondment policy), as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made. Please note: previous applicants in the last 3 months should not re-apply. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role are: Provides support to line managers and employees under supervision across a range of activities, supporting effective leadership, management, co-ordination and control of a defined area within the directorate at an operational level.Actively support the Assistant OSM's, OSM's, GM's and Deputy Directors within the Business Unit in the leadership and development of clinical and support services.Delivers a comprehensive range of projects and provides advice and support to managers and staff on the achievement of objectives within both the Business Unit and the Trust.To support the Assistant OSM/OSM in the delivery of services to meet high quality care and performance targets set out by the Business Unit and the Trust.Acts as a first point of contact in providing operational management support to managers and staff on operational issues (where appropriate). About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-7125878GH Job locations Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for further detail in relation to the main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for further detail in relation to the main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification to degree level or equivalent qualification and/or experience Experience and Knowledge Essential Proficient in word processing and in depth knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages Desirable Knowledge/experience of working within an NHS environment other Essential It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification to degree level or equivalent qualification and/or experience Experience and Knowledge Essential Proficient in word processing and in depth knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages Desirable Knowledge/experience of working within an NHS environment other Essential It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes 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 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)