Job summary We are looking for an ambitious and talented leader with a track record of developing services and building great teams. This post is an excellent opportunity for both an established or an aspiring Service Line Manager to support operational delivery and performance within the Surgical Business Unit. You will play a key role in supporting the Trust's post elective recovery programme, working across organisational boundaries to ensure delivery of excellent patient care. The service portfolio will include Obstetrics, Gynaecology, IVF and Paediatrics. You will be working within a triumvirate structure including the clinical leads and matron for the services. You will be an engaging leader with a flexible style who can motivate staff across a wide portfolio of areas and have experience and understanding of what it takes to run a successful management team. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to and influence both strategic and business planning cycles. This post benefits from close working relationships within the Surgical Business Unit and the other two clinical Business Units, Medicine & Community and Clinical Support and Screening. Main duties of the job The Service Line Manager will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the Service Line(s) and service line staff. This will include developing strategic business plans and performance management frameworks and processes to ensure delivery of all key quality, activity, workforce and financial targets and to ensure the service we offer to patients is of the highest quality, safety and efficiency. About us Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 297-6983631 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Elizabeth Avenue Gateshead NE9 6SX Job description Job responsibilities Lead and manage staff in the Service line Responsible for engaging Clinical Managers, Matrons and other senior clinicians in the complex management and clinical agenda including the preparation of annual business plans and the development of capacity and capability to deliver both local and national priorities. Accountable for the delivery of all key operational, performance, quality and safety, financial and workforce targets within the Service lines Ensure Risk is appropriately managed within the business unit Responsible for the development and delivery of Service line strategic plans and associated performance management frameworks. To act as a role model in relation to expected behaviours aligned to the values of the organisation To provide out of hours cover through participation on the Tactical Manager On Call rota, providing appropriate support, advice and expertise outside of normal working hours. Job description Job responsibilities Lead and manage staff in the Service line Responsible for engaging Clinical Managers, Matrons and other senior clinicians in the complex management and clinical agenda including the preparation of annual business plans and the development of capacity and capability to deliver both local and national priorities. Accountable for the delivery of all key operational, performance, quality and safety, financial and workforce targets within the Service lines Ensure Risk is appropriately managed within the business unit Responsible for the development and delivery of Service line strategic plans and associated performance management frameworks. To act as a role model in relation to expected behaviours aligned to the values of the organisation To provide out of hours cover through participation on the Tactical Manager On Call rota, providing appropriate support, advice and expertise outside of normal working hours. Person Specification Education Essential Management and/or leadership qualification / training Educated to degree level in either a health related, business or leadership field, or equivalent in depth experience. Experience Essential Significant and proven senior management experience Experience of undertaking strategic planning Experience of leading change programmes Successful track record of managing change in a complex environment oExperience of leading and directing senior clinical and non-clinical teams in achieving key performance indicators Communication Essential oEffective negotiating, influencing and networking skills oExcellent communication skills and ability to lead and influence decisions and strategy within the service line management teams Person Specification Education Essential Management and/or leadership qualification / training Educated to degree level in either a health related, business or leadership field, or equivalent in depth experience. Experience Essential Significant and proven senior management experience Experience of undertaking strategic planning Experience of leading change programmes Successful track record of managing change in a complex environment oExperience of leading and directing senior clinical and non-clinical teams in achieving key performance indicators Communication Essential oEffective negotiating, influencing and networking skills oExcellent communication skills and ability to lead and influence decisions and strategy within the service line management teams 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 Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Elizabeth Avenue Gateshead NE9 6SX Employer's website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)