Job summary The Medical Specialties Team are looking for a full time enthusiastic Operational Manager to join our Respiratory team in Specialist Medicine Directorate. This is on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This role is crucial to the operational running of the Directorate. As such, the successful candidate must have some experience as an NHS manager and have proven experience managing patient pathways to meet key access targets. A solid understanding of the NHS is essential. We seek an enthusiastic individual who can balance conflicting priorities and undertake project work across the Directorate. Having experience in managing administration staff, budgets and outpatient targets will be beneficial. As a key part of the management team, you will be responsible for providing leadership across the Directorate and deputising for the Deputy General and General Managers and Matrons. In return you will be supported to develop your skills and gain valuable senior management experience. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Hospital. Please note that cross site working will be required Interview date: TBC Main duties of the job Performance management (elective and acute) Budget management Transformation work for long-term reconfiguration of the trust Workforce planning and management About us UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 153-ME04122 Job locations University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Dorset BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Person Specification Knowledge Essential Risk management Business planning Desirable Working knowledge of hospital systems Technical Skills Competencies Essential IT and keyboard skills that support the effective analysis of data and production of reports Presentation skills Ability to influence staff while behaving confidently and assertively Audit Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent/relevant 3 years' experience in an NHS Managerial role Management/leadership qualification or experience Portfolio evidence of continuous personal and management development Evidence of relevant post-basic training Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years line management experience Working with and delivering on challenging performance targets Management of service needs within limited resources (budget management). Investigating complaints and adverse incidents Desirable Working in secondary NHS care Performance or capability management of others Person Specification Knowledge Essential Risk management Business planning Desirable Working knowledge of hospital systems Technical Skills Competencies Essential IT and keyboard skills that support the effective analysis of data and production of reports Presentation skills Ability to influence staff while behaving confidently and assertively Audit Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent/relevant 3 years' experience in an NHS Managerial role Management/leadership qualification or experience Portfolio evidence of continuous personal and management development Evidence of relevant post-basic training Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years line management experience Working with and delivering on challenging performance targets Management of service needs within limited resources (budget management). Investigating complaints and adverse incidents Desirable Working in secondary NHS care Performance or capability management of others 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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Dorset BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)