Job summary The Service Manager is responsible for promoting the vision and values of University Hospitals Birmingham, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services. The Service Manager is responsible for delivering the Trust's Strategy, within their area of responsibility, incorporating the following. Ensuring the standardisation of services across all relevant sites to the best possible level, so that all of our patients experience equally high-quality care. To ensure that digital technologies underpin the way services are delivered at present and in the future and to drive all aspects of innovation and service improvement, across all settings; Leading the development of a sustainable workforce that is fit for the future within their area of responsibility. The Service Manager will be responsible for RTT/Cancer/Theatres and all aspects of operational performance within the Urology Department whilst maintaining quality standards and for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of good governance arrangement. Main duties of the job The Service Manager will be responsible for RTT/Cancer/Theatres and all aspects of operational performance within the Urology Department whilst maintaining quality standards and for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of good governance arrangement. Support with the management of the Patient Tracking List (PTL) to provide assurance and management of the departments waiting list and areas of improved processes to do this for RTT To contribute to the strategic development of services on the QE site To support the General Manager and the Operations Manager with specific change management processes and ensure engagement of the multi-disciplinary team. To ensure the review and revision of policies/procedures and working practices across the Department to ensure standards of practice are maintained. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-1091222 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in English and Maths Degree or equivalent professional management qualification, or working towards Further management training and/or relevant managerial experience to post graduate diploma level Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year's operational management experience in the NHS Experience of working within an NHS environment working with clinicians and other health care professionals at all levels of the organisation HR day to day supervision/management of staff and delivers training on a range of subjects. Evidence of managing service/organisational change. Evidence of experience in risk management and service improvement. Evidence of innovation in managerial and service terms. Experience of delivering cost improvement programmes. Evidence of developing team / others. Evidence of managing staff groups Evidence of project work within the NHS Evidence of good written and oral presentation skills Additional Criteria Essential Leadership ability. Composed and resilient. Ability to delegate and work through others. Ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff. Good communication and presentation skills Ability to manage conflict in a constructive manner. IT skills in use of Word, Excel, e-mail, power point and Patient Administration Systems. Analytical Ability proven analysis of business performance information, ability to make decision on meeting business targets, highlighting performance information, ability to investigate and resolve issues (e.g. disciplinary issues) Negotiation, coaching, facilitation, and leadership skills. Communication with ability to receive and provide complex information with ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate. Ability to propose changes to practice in own area and other areas and implement policies in own area. Planning and organising activities which require formulation, adjustment, and co-ordination with other professionals within the organisation. To work on your own initiative within broad occupational policies. Good communication and influencing skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions. A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals. To work as part of a team to achieve urology goals Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in English and Maths Degree or equivalent professional management qualification, or working towards Further management training and/or relevant managerial experience to post graduate diploma level Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year's operational management experience in the NHS Experience of working within an NHS environment working with clinicians and other health care professionals at all levels of the organisation HR day to day supervision/management of staff and delivers training on a range of subjects. Evidence of managing service/organisational change. Evidence of experience in risk management and service improvement. Evidence of innovation in managerial and service terms. Experience of delivering cost improvement programmes. Evidence of developing team / others. Evidence of managing staff groups Evidence of project work within the NHS Evidence of good written and oral presentation skills Additional Criteria Essential Leadership ability. Composed and resilient. Ability to delegate and work through others. Ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff. Good communication and presentation skills Ability to manage conflict in a constructive manner. IT skills in use of Word, Excel, e-mail, power point and Patient Administration Systems. Analytical Ability proven analysis of business performance information, ability to make decision on meeting business targets, highlighting performance information, ability to investigate and resolve issues (e.g. disciplinary issues) Negotiation, coaching, facilitation, and leadership skills. Communication with ability to receive and provide complex information with ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate. Ability to propose changes to practice in own area and other areas and implement policies in own area. Planning and organising activities which require formulation, adjustment, and co-ordination with other professionals within the organisation. To work on your own initiative within broad occupational policies. Good communication and influencing skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions. A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals. To work as part of a team to achieve urology goals 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)