Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity to provide a key operational leadership role as Clinical Services Manager (CSM) within the Theatres, Anaesthetic and Critical Care (TACC) Business Unit at the Grantham Elective Surgery Hub. Grantham Hospital is fortunate to have become an NHSE accredited Surgical Hub in 2023 and specialises in treating those patients who meet specific criteria to receive their treatment in a non-acute environment. The Grantham Elective Surgical Hub works closely across wards, theatres, anaesthetics and surgery as well as our support disciplines such as pre-assessment, physiotherapy and radiology to ensure our patients receive their treatment. The Clinical Services Manager (CSM) is accountable to the relevant Deputy General Manager, to support the effective and efficient operational management of the Directorate, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care services and effective use of the resources available. This will include working closely with the clinical team to manage the day-to-day operational issues in the specialties. This may also include the effective co-ordination and, where appropriate, management of budgets (including income) and agreed performance objectives and contracts as well as working closely with Clinical Leads and various other stakeholders on business planning and the development and continuous improvement of patient care processes. Main duties of the job Key responsibilities include: To manage the operational aspects of the specialties encompassing the management of all resources and the monitoring and achievement of agreed performance objectives within the context of National and Trust frameworks. In conjunction with Clinical Leads and Matrons to consider, plan and implement change to ensure continuous service and efficiency improvements to enhance the patient care services provided by the Directorate. Line Management of other members of the Directorate management support team as required. About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-LN-1040-24-A Job locations Grantham and District Hospital Manthorpe Road Grantham NG31 8DG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description detailing the the main responsibilities of the Clinical Services Manager for TACC Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description detailing the the main responsibilities of the Clinical Services Manager for TACC Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree (BSc or BA) or equivalent experience Evidence of CPD and commitment to future career development Desirable Project Management Quality Service improvement an Redesign Clinical qualification Previous Experience Essential Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior management level Proven track record of successful financial management Proven track record of monitoring and delivering to healthcare targets Experience of successfully delivering major service change projects and programmes within a healthcare setting Experience of producing reports, data analysis and performance information Desirable Experience of reporting on complex performance management information Experience of working within theatres/ surgical services Knowledge, skills, aptitudes Essential In depth understanding of clinical governance management Knowledge and experience of information governance and data protection Ability to communicate at all levels verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive Creative thinker with solution focused approach to problem solving Self motivated and able to work on own initiative Committed to creating high performing teams and services with a continuous improvement focus Effective team worker Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Ability to commute across all four hospital sites on a weekly basis. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree (BSc or BA) or equivalent experience Evidence of CPD and commitment to future career development Desirable Project Management Quality Service improvement an Redesign Clinical qualification Previous Experience Essential Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior management level Proven track record of successful financial management Proven track record of monitoring and delivering to healthcare targets Experience of successfully delivering major service change projects and programmes within a healthcare setting Experience of producing reports, data analysis and performance information Desirable Experience of reporting on complex performance management information Experience of working within theatres/ surgical services Knowledge, skills, aptitudes Essential In depth understanding of clinical governance management Knowledge and experience of information governance and data protection Ability to communicate at all levels verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive Creative thinker with solution focused approach to problem solving Self motivated and able to work on own initiative Committed to creating high performing teams and services with a continuous improvement focus Effective team worker Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Ability to commute across all four hospital sites on a weekly basis. 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 Grantham and District Hospital Manthorpe Road Grantham NG31 8DG Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)