Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, dynamic and dedicated Assistant Service Manager to join our Specialised Medicine Clinical Group and provide support in the leadership of some of our clinical services. Some of these include Medical Oncology Clinical Haematology; Haemophilia, Haemoglobinopathy and Stem Cell Transplant. These services are complex and busy so if you are someone looking to develop key skills while working in a diverse and fast paced management role, this is the role for you. Main duties of the job Forming part of the wider Specialised Medicine Management Team, the post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to support the Service Manager, General Manager and Clinical Service Director in the operational management of the Clinical Group. They will work closely with the clinical teams to ensure the delivery of the key national targets in relation to patient access and the efficient delivery of high quality services. The post holder will also support the group with specific projects to modernise and improve services. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 284-25-6869990-DMUT Job locations Birmingham Children's Hospital Birmingham B4 6NH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level or equivalent operational experience. Evidence of personal and professional development. Undertaking or wish to undertake further training to enhance professional development. Willingness to undertake further training and personal development. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with NHS clinicians. Clear, detailed understanding of Access targets, Bookings and Choice etc. Working knowledge of the full range of current NHS issues. Experience of effective delegation. Knowledge of activity and waiting list or contract management. Understanding of the financial composition of the NHS. Experience of working with a people at all levels of an organisation. Ability to interpret and disseminate information effectively. Ability to understand the long term or widespread implications of decisions. Desirable Evidence of knowledge of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Service Improvement. Evidence of involvement with management of service change and development Professional and specialist knowledge Essential Experience of working at a junior/supervisory management level within a healthcare environment. Comprehensive range of IT skills. Ability to facilitate process redesign to the enhancement of service delivery. Influencing/negotiating skills within a multi-disciplinary environment, both internally and externally. Desirable Presentation skills Personal skills and abilities Essential Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work autonomously. Ability to work and deliver to strict deadlines Ability to multi-task effectively. Flexible and highly motivated. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Team player. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level or equivalent operational experience. Evidence of personal and professional development. Undertaking or wish to undertake further training to enhance professional development. Willingness to undertake further training and personal development. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with NHS clinicians. Clear, detailed understanding of Access targets, Bookings and Choice etc. Working knowledge of the full range of current NHS issues. Experience of effective delegation. Knowledge of activity and waiting list or contract management. Understanding of the financial composition of the NHS. Experience of working with a people at all levels of an organisation. Ability to interpret and disseminate information effectively. Ability to understand the long term or widespread implications of decisions. Desirable Evidence of knowledge of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Service Improvement. Evidence of involvement with management of service change and development Professional and specialist knowledge Essential Experience of working at a junior/supervisory management level within a healthcare environment. Comprehensive range of IT skills. Ability to facilitate process redesign to the enhancement of service delivery. Influencing/negotiating skills within a multi-disciplinary environment, both internally and externally. Desirable Presentation skills Personal skills and abilities Essential Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work autonomously. Ability to work and deliver to strict deadlines Ability to multi-task effectively. Flexible and highly motivated. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Team player. 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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham Children's Hospital Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)