South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust have recently completed the construction of a multi-storey car park at our Warwick Hospital site which has allowed us to reduce waiting times for car parking passes.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic leader to join the Support Services Division as Service Manager for Pathology Services.
The role will support the Clinical Operational Manager in the day to day operational management of the pathology service that is provided by Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS). The Service Manager will deputise for the Clinical Operational Manager in their absence.
You will need to have experience of working with clinical and operational teams within the NHS, possess strong leadership skills, and have a proven track record of delivering results. As well as having the relevant experience you must be resilient, with a strong work ethic and the ability to build effective working relationships with multidisciplinary clinical colleagues.
The post will provide an opportunity to build and develop the skills required to advance to a more senior role.
Main Duties of the Job
1. The post holder will support the Clinical Operational Manager for Pathology Services in the operational management of the pathology service that is provided by Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS).
2. To ensure that effective communication takes place between the Trust and CWPS.
3. To ensure a safe efficient service is provided to SWFT patients by CWPS in all areas of Pathology.
4. Support the governance arrangements within the services/ directorate including audit, complaints, incident, risk and health and safety.
5. To be responsible to the Clinical Operational Manager for financial performance relating to delegated budgets an operational performance of the services/ directorate.
6. Effectively plan and implement operational activities for the service.
7. Deputise for the Clinical Operational Manager as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Relevant 1st degree or equivalent
* Evidence of continuing personal development
* Post graduate qualification or equivalent in relevant area
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Staff management and leading a team
Desirable Criteria
* Budget management - including monitoring, expenditure and identifying savings
* Experience of developing business cases
* Operational management experience
Skills
Essential Criteria
* Understanding of national NHS policy and targets
* Good interpersonal, oral and written skills including chairing meetings and report writing.
* Numerate with excellent analytical skills/ability
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Advanced IT skills with Microsoft office
* Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels
* Ability to manage time/priorities
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
* Well organised and practical approach to work
* Pays attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
* Flexible
* Able to work autonomously
* Positive and motivated
Other
Essential Criteria
* Able to work across various Trust locations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Sometimes we get a lot of applications for our roles. On those occasions we might close the job early. If you don't want to miss out we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.
The Trust use an Applicant Management System called TRAC which helps us manage the recruitment process. All communications regarding your application will come via TRAC (even if you applied via NHS Jobs).
Please check your TRAC account regularly and ensure your email is set up to accept messages so they don't go into your junk/spam folder.
We aim to shortlist all vacancies within 2 days of the vacancy closing, we will get back to all candidates ASAP.
Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Equality and Diversity and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the grounds of any protected characteristic as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
All South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust sites are smoke free. We feel it's a great way to help our patients, visitors and staff stay healthy.
The Trust is part of a 'Foundation Group' through a strategic alliance with Wye Valley NHS Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This partnership is great for the sustainability of all four organisations and allows us to share learning and maximise opportunities to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services for our local populations.
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Applicant Requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to Download
* Job Description (PDF, 375.0KB)
* Person Specification (PDF, 652.8KB)
* Occupational Health Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 207.6KB)
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