An exciting opportunity has arisen in the surgical service care group for a fulltime 8B service manager in ophthalmology including the diabetic screening service.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering against the national RTT targets while delivering high-quality care for the residents of Somerset that require this service.
There is an expectation to travel across the county so that this role is highly visible to the teams in all sites.
There is consideration of a development package for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The post holds a lead role for the countywide operational and budgetary management and strategic planning of the service areas.
This post is the senior responsible individual for overall assurance that all services are focused on ensuring the most effective and efficient use of resources to deliver a high-quality service that achieves the required performance targets in line with the Trust's core values.
The post holder will be expected to provide clear leadership and direction on:
1. Improvement of patient services, working with the multi-disciplinary team.
2. Ensuring that the services provided are responsive to patient needs.
3. Planning of services, involving patients and users, reflecting the diverse population served.
The post holder will be expected to provide senior leadership and people management, to recruit and retain high-quality staff, provide effective appraisal and statutory training, and promote team working and strong staff involvement in decision-making within the sphere of their responsibilities. This will include long-term workforce planning and development.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that income and expenditure targets are met for allocated services while balancing the delivery of services.
The post holder may also take a lead role across the group for a number of areas as delegated by the Director and Deputy Director for the group.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job responsibilities
1. Communication and relationships dealing with complex sensitive information.
2. Respond to staff survey and implement plans as required.
3. Service development in response to setting the strategy.
4. Performance management focusing on RTT.
5. Operational and service management.
6. Risk management and clinical governance.
7. Financial management.
8. Workforce and staff management.
9. Partnership Working.
Develop collaborative partnerships with other NHS Trusts, CCGs, and other community and acute organisations as required. Work collaboratively with private sector and independent sector organisations as required.
Trust / Division-Wide Responsibilities
1. Participation in the Trust-wide management on-call rota.
Personal Development
1. Define and agree personal developmental needs through the Appraisal process.
2. Work within the Trust Policy Framework at all times.
3. Maintain competency in practice and relevant statutory and mandatory training achievement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Managerial qualification or experience.
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
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