Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit to the post of Service Manager for Anaesthetic Services within the NPTS Service Group. On behalf of the Directorate Manager the post holder will be responsible for the day to day operational management, ensuring the delivery of key targets and priorities in a safe, sustainable and effective environment.
The post holder will support the Directorate Manager in the modernisation, planning and delivery of services within the Delivery Unit.
Main duties of the job
On behalf of the Directorate Manager the post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operational issues within designated area of responsibility to ensure the Delivery Unit delivers on its key targets and priorities in a safe, sustainable and effective environment.
This post will support the Directorate Manager in the modernisation, planning and delivery of services within the Delivery Unit.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Recognised management qualification
2. Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
3. Service Improvement Qualification (silver)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
4. Knowledge of change and development
5. Knowledge of effective operational management
Desirable criteria
6. Proven track record of effective operational delivery
7. Evidence of implementation of service changes and developments
8. Ability to work autonomously and as part of the team
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
10. Evidence of managing change and service planning capabilities
11. Previous experience of managing a department/ group of staff
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable