Job summary The role: Full time Band 6 Service Manager for Oncology, Haematology and Specialist Palliative Care Trustwide to be based at Lincoln, with travel required to Boston, as well as an opportunity to work from home. We require a high calibre individual to play an integral role in the Clinical Support Services Directorate at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. As a Service Manager you will be accountable for providing confident and credible leadership to the service and will be able to effectively deliver the operational, quality and financial priorities of the Division while working collaboratively with the professional leads in the service. The candidate will need to have experience and knowledge of cancer/ waiting time targets. Note: this vacancy has a start date after 01/07/2025 Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be an experienced NHS manager who is used to working in large provider organisations and has proven experience of providing strong leadership and delivering operational performance in a directorate. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will relish the challenges ahead and have previously managed services including staff and performance measures. Key to success will be working closely and building strong relationships with clinical teams to ensure services are safe, responsive and effective. Excellent people management skills and resilience are fundamental skills required for these roles. In addition, we are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate delivery to performance standards, collaboratively work across boundaries, capable to develop and motivate teams, as well as show commitment to improving quality and patient experience. About us Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people. Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best. We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live. Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'. This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-LN-1932-24-A Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or proved graduate level ability or equivalent Evidence of on-going professional development Specific Requirements Essential Mobile across the Trust and Region Experience Essential Experience of successful operational management Proven track record in staff management Proven track record of service planning Experience of people management. Understands the NHS and an Acute Trust enviornment and obstacles in achieving Trust priorities Desirable Proven track record of delivering service improvement Experience of successful working with external agencies Experience of clinical governance Knowledge, Skills & Aptitude Essential Possess interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of making presentations, negotiation and influencing skills Ability to use information to effectively support the improvement of performance Ability to communicate effectively - both verbal and written Ability to convert agreed plan into key operational objectives Ability to work under pressure, rapid pace, change and uncertainty. Demonstrates a flexible approach to working. Demonstrates personal credibility and integrity at all times. Demonstrates the ability to empower team members and leads by example Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical workforce. Ability to generate and share best practice and new ways of working in a professional and championing manner. Demonstrates confidence when providing advice and support to managers and staff. Ability to build authentic business-based relationships with peers, managers, colleagues and the wider NHS community. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or proved graduate level ability or equivalent Evidence of on-going professional development Specific Requirements Essential Mobile across the Trust and Region Experience Essential Experience of successful operational management Proven track record in staff management Proven track record of service planning Experience of people management. Understands the NHS and an Acute Trust enviornment and obstacles in achieving Trust priorities Desirable Proven track record of delivering service improvement Experience of successful working with external agencies Experience of clinical governance Knowledge, Skills & Aptitude Essential Possess interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of making presentations, negotiation and influencing skills Ability to use information to effectively support the improvement of performance Ability to communicate effectively - both verbal and written Ability to convert agreed plan into key operational objectives Ability to work under pressure, rapid pace, change and uncertainty. Demonstrates a flexible approach to working. Demonstrates personal credibility and integrity at all times. Demonstrates the ability to empower team members and leads by example Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical workforce. Ability to generate and share best practice and new ways of working in a professional and championing manner. Demonstrates confidence when providing advice and support to managers and staff. Ability to build authentic business-based relationships with peers, managers, colleagues and the wider NHS community. 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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)