Job summary
Start date for this post will be on or after 1st April 2024
A new and exciting opportunity has be created within the the Diagnostic Clinical Business Unit at United Lincolnshire Hospitals for the role of a Diagnostic Operational Manager
Band 8b: £58,972 - £68, 525
Hours: 37.5 per week - Over 7-day working
May have to take part in the Trust Tactical On call (Silver on call)
Main duties of the job
Support the Clinical Lead for Diagnostics across all specialities and aspects of service delivery as and when required.
Be operationally responsible for the tactical and strategic management of the Diagnostic Clinical Business Unit.
Support the Clinical Lead for Diagnostics in developing and maintaining a high quality patient centred Diagnostic services.
Develop robust and sustainable strategic plans for the delivery of diagnostic services for the Trust within the context of an unpredictable marketplace and conflicts of interest of key stakeholders.
Be operationally responsible for the achievement of Directorate and Trust targets.
Work with the Clinical Lead Diagnostic to develop, direct and facilitate changes both in the development of diagnostic staff and working practices in diagnostic services.
Be operationally responsible for the direction and communication of complex strategies within the Diagnostic Clinical Business unit and between other Directorates, other healthcare providers, and Trusts.
Responsible for the management and delivery of effective Diagnostic Services across the Trust.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,
To work with and support the Clinical Lead Diagnostics with complex projects often taking the lead role for the Diagnostic Clinical Business unit, liaising with stakeholders, Integrated Care Board and NHS England.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Professional body Membership
- Relevant Professional qualification to degree level
- Post Graduate degree at Master's level., or equivalent
- Commitment to advance Professional development as demonstrated by CPD Portfolio
Desirable
- Project Management Course
- Teaching courses/qualifications
- ECDL or equivalent
- Management qualification
Previous Experience (Nature & Level)
Essential
- Substantial experience in leading and managing diagnostic services.
- Substantial experience of the acute healthcare setting
- Experience of implementing policy, service planning and development
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of service monitoring and evaluation
- Involvement in Regional professional group
- Experience of workforce planning, staff recruitment, development, appraisal and performance management
- Experience of chairing meetings
- Experience of managing complaints
Desirable
- Presentation of own work at conference level
- Experience of organising/delivering learning opportunities at under graduate and post-graduate level
- Participation in post-graduate research
- Publication of project work / research in a recognised journal
- Involvement in Professional body
- Experience of organising/delivering learning opportunities at under graduate and post-graduate level
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Contemporary knowledge of Diagnostic Services
- Good understanding of contemporary issues for the other profession and knowledge of where to seek advice and support.
- Knowledge of current issues in Health and Social care
- Detailed understanding of Clinical governance
- Very well-developed communication skills, including effective negotiating and influencing skills.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective presentation skills both written and verbal
- Time-management skills with proven ability to meet conflicting demands, targets and deadlines
- Ability to produce accurate analyses of statistical data and reports
- Knowledge of Health and Safety agenda including manual handling and risk management
- Proficient in the use of IT including MS Word, PowerPoint, email and internet
Desirable
- Project management skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- High level of commitment and self-motivation
- Personal integrity
- Well-developed personal awareness
- Flexible approach
- Able to lead in a confident manner
Desirable
- Ability to travel around the Trust and region for work purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Professional body Membership
- Relevant Professional qualification to degree level
- Post Graduate degree at Master's level., or equivalent
- Commitment to advance Professional development as demonstrated by CPD Portfolio
Desirable
- Project Management Course
- Teaching courses/qualifications
- ECDL or equivalent
- Management qualification
Previous Experience (Nature & Level)
Essential
- Substantial experience in leading and managing diagnostic services.
- Substantial experience of the acute healthcare setting
- Experience of implementing policy, service planning and development
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of service monitoring and evaluation
- Involvement in Regional professional group
- Experience of workforce planning, staff recruitment, development, appraisal and performance management
- Experience of chairing meetings
- Experience of managing complaints
Desirable
- Presentation of own work at conference level
- Experience of organising/delivering learning opportunities at under graduate and post-graduate level
- Participation in post-graduate research
- Publication of project work / research in a recognised journal
- Involvement in Professional body
- Experience of organising/delivering learning opportunities at under graduate and post-graduate level
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Contemporary knowledge of Diagnostic Services
- Good understanding of contemporary issues for the other profession and knowledge of where to seek advice and support.
- Knowledge of current issues in Health and Social care
- Detailed understanding of Clinical governance
- Very well-developed communication skills, including effective negotiating and influencing skills.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective presentation skills both written and verbal
- Time-management skills with proven ability to meet conflicting demands, targets and deadlines
- Ability to produce accurate analyses of statistical data and reports
- Knowledge of Health and Safety agenda including manual handling and risk management
- Proficient in the use of IT including MS Word, PowerPoint, email and internet
Desirable
- Project management skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- High level of commitment and self-motivation
- Personal integrity
- Well-developed personal awareness
- Flexible approach
- Able to lead in a confident manner
Desirable
- Ability to travel around the Trust and region for work purposes.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
