Bolton GP Federation

GMTH Service Manager

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Job summary

The Service Manager is responsible for the performance and monitoring of the Training Hub across Greater Manchester, ensuring that it provides a quality service and is fully compliant with governance and quality standards.

The postholder is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of the services in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.

In line with the organisation’s values, the Service Manager is expected to promote the culture of the GM Federations by demonstrating care, compassion and respect for partners, organisations and staff.

Main duties of the job

· To provide effective leadership and development of the service.

· To ensure the delivery of a balanced demand and capacity plan for the service.

· Support the delivery of agreed projects to improve services.

· Develop working relationships with other organisations and service providers to enhance quality and ensure sustainability of services.

About us

Bolton GP Federation is the lead employer for the GM Federation Collaborative for the delivery of the Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH).

Details

Date posted

12 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,305 to £39,026 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0083-22-4808

Job locations

Floor 2, The Hub

Bold Street

Bolton

Lancashire

BL1 1LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Management

· Provide assurance to the Head of Operations of excellent service delivery.

· Work with localities to oversee the day-to-day management and smooth running of the programmes.

· Liaise with Primary Care Networks (PCNs), practices, commissioners and other key stakeholders to ensure the service is delivered in accordance with the service specifications.

· Be the point of contact for all locality leads.

· Provide support for IT systems and technology solutions.

· Undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work.

Quality and Governance

· Implement existing and new policies and directives as required.

· Report and monitor risks and incidents.

· Coordinate service and staff feedback.

· Attend regular Senior Management Meetings.

· Ensure performance information for commissioners and for quality and improvement purposes is accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.

Finance / Contract

· As part of ongoing development of the service, ensure quality and value for money can be demonstrated.

· Plan and implement strategic changes to improve service delivery.

· Attend meetings, produce reports and prepare presentations for a variety of audiences.

Communications

· Support the service and GM Federation’s communications plans.

Relationships

  • Ensure consistent services are developed across the borough, taking the initiative to build strong and effective communication with localities.
  • Provide audits and reports as required.
  • Attend meetings, forums, working groups to represent the service, on behalf of the team or GM Federations as appropriate.
  • Ensure that strong links are maintained with key stakeholders and relevant patient and customer groups.

Key Relationships:

Liaise with internal colleagues and external stakeholders including:

· GM Federations

· Practices & PCNs

· ICP

· HEE

· NHSE/I

· Local Medical Commitee

· Community and voluntary sector organisations

Equality and Diversity:

The postholder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

  • Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice, procedures and policies and current legislation.
  • Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
  • Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Information Governance

· The postholder must be fully aware of and committed to all policies, procedures and initiatives relating to Information Governance. This will include, but not limited to, data quality improvements, confidentiality and information security.

· To take personal responsibility for safeguarding and ensuring the quality of information.

Personal/Professional Development:

The postholder will participate in any training programme implemented as part of this employment, including:

· Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

· Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

· Training may need to be undertaken outside of normal practice hours, and off site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Management

· Provide assurance to the Head of Operations of excellent service delivery.

· Work with localities to oversee the day-to-day management and smooth running of the programmes.

· Liaise with Primary Care Networks (PCNs), practices, commissioners and other key stakeholders to ensure the service is delivered in accordance with the service specifications.

· Be the point of contact for all locality leads.

· Provide support for IT systems and technology solutions.

· Undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work.

Quality and Governance

· Implement existing and new policies and directives as required.

· Report and monitor risks and incidents.

· Coordinate service and staff feedback.

· Attend regular Senior Management Meetings.

· Ensure performance information for commissioners and for quality and improvement purposes is accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.

Finance / Contract

· As part of ongoing development of the service, ensure quality and value for money can be demonstrated.

· Plan and implement strategic changes to improve service delivery.

· Attend meetings, produce reports and prepare presentations for a variety of audiences.

Communications

· Support the service and GM Federation’s communications plans.

Relationships

  • Ensure consistent services are developed across the borough, taking the initiative to build strong and effective communication with localities.
  • Provide audits and reports as required.
  • Attend meetings, forums, working groups to represent the service, on behalf of the team or GM Federations as appropriate.
  • Ensure that strong links are maintained with key stakeholders and relevant patient and customer groups.

Key Relationships:

Liaise with internal colleagues and external stakeholders including:

· GM Federations

· Practices & PCNs

· ICP

· HEE

· NHSE/I

· Local Medical Commitee

· Community and voluntary sector organisations

Equality and Diversity:

The postholder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

  • Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice, procedures and policies and current legislation.
  • Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
  • Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Information Governance

· The postholder must be fully aware of and committed to all policies, procedures and initiatives relating to Information Governance. This will include, but not limited to, data quality improvements, confidentiality and information security.

· To take personal responsibility for safeguarding and ensuring the quality of information.

Personal/Professional Development:

The postholder will participate in any training programme implemented as part of this employment, including:

· Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

· Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

· Training may need to be undertaken outside of normal practice hours, and off site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good General Education
  • Understanding of the NHS
  • Health Service Management Experience
  • Experience of interfacing with multiple partners
  • Understanding of, and commitment to public service values of pride, integrity and respect
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to analyse information with an understanding of performance monitoring and reporting
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Ability to present ideas persuasively and with clarity
  • Integrity and high ethical standards
  • A strong personal commitment to the values of the healthcare system
  • Independent and impartial approach
  • Sound judgement and an enquiring mind
  • Team player
  • Good personal networking skills
  • A commitment to working closely with a range of external organisations particularly Health and Social Care partners
  • Genuine interest in healthcare issues and a commitment to the needs of the local community

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent level of experience)
  • Experience of working in Primary Care
  • Understanding of public, patient and stakeholder expectations of the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS
  • Health Service Management Experience
  • Experience of interfacing with multiple partners
  • Understanding of, and commitment to public service values of pride, integrity and respectExperience of working in Primary Care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good General Education
  • Understanding of the NHS
  • Health Service Management Experience
  • Experience of interfacing with multiple partners
  • Understanding of, and commitment to public service values of pride, integrity and respect
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to analyse information with an understanding of performance monitoring and reporting
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Ability to present ideas persuasively and with clarity
  • Integrity and high ethical standards
  • A strong personal commitment to the values of the healthcare system
  • Independent and impartial approach
  • Sound judgement and an enquiring mind
  • Team player
  • Good personal networking skills
  • A commitment to working closely with a range of external organisations particularly Health and Social Care partners
  • Genuine interest in healthcare issues and a commitment to the needs of the local community

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent level of experience)
  • Experience of working in Primary Care
  • Understanding of public, patient and stakeholder expectations of the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS
  • Health Service Management Experience
  • Experience of interfacing with multiple partners
  • Understanding of, and commitment to public service values of pride, integrity and respectExperience of working in Primary Care

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

Bolton GP Federation

Address

Floor 2, The Hub

Bold Street

Bolton

Lancashire

BL1 1LS


Employer's website

http://www.boltongpfed.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Bolton GP Federation

Address

Floor 2, The Hub

Bold Street

Bolton

Lancashire

BL1 1LS


Employer's website

http://www.boltongpfed.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Network Manager

Heather Porter

heather.porter@boltongpfed.co.uk

01204546132

Details

Date posted

12 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,305 to £39,026 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0083-22-4808

Job locations

Floor 2, The Hub

Bold Street

Bolton

Lancashire

BL1 1LS


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