Clinical Service Manager - Oncology & Haematology

Job summary

To be the responsible senior management lead for Oncology & Haematology departments, ensuring that the operational and strategic demands on the departments are met. Within this framework the post holder is accountable and responsible for the delivery of clinical services working in partnership with the Clinical Service Leads (CSLs) where they will actively promote a culture of care which reflects Somerset Foundation NHS Trust values and leadership behaviours.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of the management of clinical and non-clinical performance, governance, quality, financial accountability, and human and physical resources. They will also take a proactive role in continuous service development to meet financial and productivity targets.

This role will need to be able to travel to fully support the service across the county.

This post will also need to participate in the Trust's out of hours on call rota.

Main duties of the job

To be the responsible senior management lead for multiple specialties within the Oncology & Haematology departments, to actively promote a culture of care which reflects Somerset Foundation NHS Trust values and leadership behaviours.

Accountable for the delivery of the management of the specific specialties within the Oncology & Haematology, including clinical and non-clinical performance, governance, quality, financial accountability, and human and physical resources.

Ensure that the operational and strategic demands on services within the departments are met. Within this framework the post holder is accountable and responsible for the delivery of clinical services working in partnership with the Clinical Service Leads (CSLs).

Monitoring, reporting on and responding to resource implications within multiple specialties of changing capacity and demand in order to deliver support and care to patients in a timely way.

Meet financial targets for quality, volume and cost and to take a proactive role in continuous service development.

To be the delegated budget holder for pay and non-pay resources across all budgets across Oncology & Haematology.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.