The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Service Manager

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Job summary

Please note this post is fixed term until 31st March 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to work within care group 4, which includes Therapies, Dietetics, Community and Imaging. You will be part of the care group Leadership Team, working closely with Clinical Leads and the professional lead for Medical Imaging and the Deputy Professional lead to ensure that operational demands are continually met. You will have responsibility for the delivery of a high quality, clinically effective and cost efficient service for the Medical Imaging, physics and Illustration CSU.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be to provide business and operational support to the Medical Imaging, Physics and Illustration CSU clinical leads. You will be expected to have in depth knowledge of the areas incorporated in the CSU including clinical radiology, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, cardiac physiology, respiratory physiology, MRI, CT and ultrasound. You will have experience working with the operating systems of all areas and be able to query these databases to the required level to collate data and produce reports. You will be expected to take a lead role providing assurance to the Senior Leadership role on performance and finance management. including the delivery of both local and Trust-wide cost improvement initiatives. Ensure that all relevant quality and performance standards are consistently achieved, including national DMO1 standards and reporting turn around times both national and local. Ensuring the delivery of contracted activity managing service level agreements and contracts both internal and external to the Trust. You will assist in the development of a modern, patient-focused service. You will work alongside the professional lead and the Deputy professional lead to deliver the Trusts corporate objectives and reflect the Trusts core values.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-07-004

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge and understanding of key NHS targets including 18 weeks, A&E ,Cancer pathways, Urgent Community Reponses, Virtual Ward
Knowledge and understanding of the modernisation agenda and the opportunities for redesigning services and the tools and techniques for achieving service change
The ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of key policies and themes in healthcare and social care provision in the UK

Desirable

Working knowledge of electronic records in relation to patient care, including Electronic Patient Record
Breadth of management across healthcare settings
Breadth of knowledge of a range electronic patient records e.g. Meditech, SystmOne, PACS

Experience

Essential

Operational management experience within an NHS acute/community sector; preferably experience within unplanned/urgent services
Experience of working within NHS performance outcome frameworks e.g. PBR, CQUIN
Proven track record of meeting significant national and local targets/outcomes
Significant experience of staff management, including setting of objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
Significant budget management experience, including reducing costs, monitoring and determining corrective action
Evidence of report writing and presenting skills, to include business cases and formal presentations
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans at service level that enable the attainment of divisional objectives
Track record of delivery against change/transformational programmes

Desirable

Project management experience
Experience of service redesign methodology

Qualifications

Essential

First degree and/or equivalent senior management experience
Evidence of continuous professional development
Postgraduate qualifications in relevant management field to Masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Masters degree in healthcare or management or demonstrable ability to work at Masters level
Recognised Leadership or Management qualification
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/ MOST

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge and understanding of key NHS targets including 18 weeks, A&E ,Cancer pathways, Urgent Community Reponses, Virtual Ward
Knowledge and understanding of the modernisation agenda and the opportunities for redesigning services and the tools and techniques for achieving service change
The ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of key policies and themes in healthcare and social care provision in the UK

Desirable

Working knowledge of electronic records in relation to patient care, including Electronic Patient Record
Breadth of management across healthcare settings
Breadth of knowledge of a range electronic patient records e.g. Meditech, SystmOne, PACS

Experience

Essential

Operational management experience within an NHS acute/community sector; preferably experience within unplanned/urgent services
Experience of working within NHS performance outcome frameworks e.g. PBR, CQUIN
Proven track record of meeting significant national and local targets/outcomes
Significant experience of staff management, including setting of objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
Significant budget management experience, including reducing costs, monitoring and determining corrective action
Evidence of report writing and presenting skills, to include business cases and formal presentations
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans at service level that enable the attainment of divisional objectives
Track record of delivery against change/transformational programmes

Desirable

Project management experience
Experience of service redesign methodology

Qualifications

Essential

First degree and/or equivalent senior management experience
Evidence of continuous professional development
Postgraduate qualifications in relevant management field to Masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Masters degree in healthcare or management or demonstrable ability to work at Masters level
Recognised Leadership or Management qualification
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/ MOST

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.