Job summary
There is a permanent (Orthopaedic & Urology Care Unit) and a 12 month fixed term or secondment (Critical Care, Theatre and Surgical Support Care Unit) opportunity available.
Are you an experienced, people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care through operational excellence? As Service Manager, you'll play a vital role in leading transformation, driving performance, and most importantly - bringing out the very best in your team.
We're looking for someone who leads with purpose and compassion, who can energise and empower others, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your leadership truly makes a difference.
What you'll do:
- Lead major improvement programmes that enhance patient care, safety, productivity and value for money.
- Develop high-performing, motivated teams by role-modelling compassionate and inclusive leadership.
- Support long-term strategic planning while delivering day-to-day excellence in performance, workforce and financial management.
- Work closely with clinical and nursing leaders to ensure cohesive, well-led services.
- Create a culture where staff are supported, heard, and involved in shaping service improvement.
- Act as a trusted partner with commissioners, system colleagues and internal stakeholders to drive integrated care.
Interview date Thursday 31st July.
Main duties of the job
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What we're looking for...
- Master's degree or equivalent experience.
- Relevant management experience within the NHS or similar environment.
- Knowledge of change management methodology and project management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the values and principles of the NHS.
If you're ready to bring your leadership, strategic thinking, and commitment to excellence to our team, apply now and help us shape the future of Surgical Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Interview date Thursday 31st July.
About us
You'll thrive in this role because...
- You'll make a real difference as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
- You'll enjoy a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- You'll be responsible for enhancing care unit productivity and efficiency, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.
- You'll foster a positive and inclusive team spirit where everyone feels a sense of belonging and part of the team.
- You want to work somewhere that values your leadership, supports your development, and recognises your contribution.
- You'll be a key part of a collaborative, supportive Divisional leadership team with shared purpose and ambition.
- You'll have the autonomy to shape services, develop talent, and drive results - all with patients at the heart.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: @hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Formal management qualification
- Masters degree Specialty specific appropriate to role
Experience
Essential
- Financial management / Budget management experience
- Proven track record of managing complex change whilst developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Highly developed problem solving skills
- Evidence of appropriate relevant professional development
- Experience of leading teams with the ability to motivate others
- Involvement at a leadership level on issues relating to quality governance, monitoring and standard setting
- Experience of senior management and leadership of operational teams
- Experience of working across different Divisions
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Experience of service re-design
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills with an ability to influence at a senior level
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
- Confident to manage change
- Proven track record of success
- Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and highly complex situations
- Effective negotiating, influencing and networking skills
- Ability to oversee and interpret performance targets
- Competent use of IT systems to produce regular reports
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to values and principles of the NHS
- Inclusive and developmental personal style and approach
- Inspiring and motivational
- Dynamic with personal impact
- Integrity and Tenacity
- Emotional toughness
- Effective under pressure
- Portrays self-belief, self-awareness and drive for improvement
- Resourceful
- Highly professional role model
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Formal management qualification
- Masters degree Specialty specific appropriate to role
Experience
Essential
- Financial management / Budget management experience
- Proven track record of managing complex change whilst developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Highly developed problem solving skills
- Evidence of appropriate relevant professional development
- Experience of leading teams with the ability to motivate others
- Involvement at a leadership level on issues relating to quality governance, monitoring and standard setting
- Experience of senior management and leadership of operational teams
- Experience of working across different Divisions
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Experience of service re-design
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills with an ability to influence at a senior level
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
- Confident to manage change
- Proven track record of success
- Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and highly complex situations
- Effective negotiating, influencing and networking skills
- Ability to oversee and interpret performance targets
- Competent use of IT systems to produce regular reports
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to values and principles of the NHS
- Inclusive and developmental personal style and approach
- Inspiring and motivational
- Dynamic with personal impact
- Integrity and Tenacity
- Emotional toughness
- Effective under pressure
- Portrays self-belief, self-awareness and drive for improvement
- Resourceful
- Highly professional role model
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.
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.
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).
