Job summary An exciting opportunity for a Service Manager position has become available within the Integrated Medicine Directorate working at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, ambitious, and talented individual to this post. You will have line management, budgetary and performance responsibilities. You will lead on service improvement projects to raise quality and drive productivity while maintaining operational delivery. Outstanding communication and organisational skills are essential. Experience in working within a healthcare setting will be beneficial. This is a challenging and fast paced operational role but represents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The role represents an ideal opportunity for the post holder to further their skills and progress their career into a senior management role. Main duties of the job As a Service Manager within the Integrated Medicine Directorate, you will provide operational and strategic support to the Division with a high focus on transforming services, recruitment and support for medical staff, and service developments. You will work closely with the General Managers to achieve activity targets against national requirements as well as supporting the delivery of new challenges within the Emergency Floor (AMU,ED,EMRU,SDEC & UTC). You will have involvement in financial performance and service improvement plans across the Directorate and work closely with the clinicians and administration teams to promote high quality patient experience throughout. As a highly motivated manager with proven experience, you will need to display strong leadership qualities and have a proven track record of delivering high performance across the areas you have managed. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-IM6742674 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Essential Education and training to degree level or equivalent experience Recognised leadership and/or management qualification or equivalent` Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Experience of relevant NHS & KNOWLEDGE operational management Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) - including demonstrable experience of writing quality reports. Staff management experience Able to analyse and interpret complex information Evidence of delivering on objectives Detailed knowledge of the 18 week target, and demonstrable experience in the achievement of this Ability to work and plan the strategic direction of a service Project Management Experience Ability to cope with large workloads, work under pressure and meet deadlines Confident, assertive and approachable Desirable Experience of successfully managing a budget Experience of rota management Up-to-date knowledge of NHS policy SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Willing to travel between sites and throughout Bucks, as required by the post Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Essential Education and training to degree level or equivalent experience Recognised leadership and/or management qualification or equivalent` Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Experience of relevant NHS & KNOWLEDGE operational management Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) - including demonstrable experience of writing quality reports. Staff management experience Able to analyse and interpret complex information Evidence of delivering on objectives Detailed knowledge of the 18 week target, and demonstrable experience in the achievement of this Ability to work and plan the strategic direction of a service Project Management Experience Ability to cope with large workloads, work under pressure and meet deadlines Confident, assertive and approachable Desirable Experience of successfully managing a budget Experience of rota management Up-to-date knowledge of NHS policy SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Willing to travel between sites and throughout Bucks, as required by the post 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)