Job summary
Service Manager - Breast Imaging
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Breast Imaging Service Manager to join our multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidates will need to be dynamic, forward thinking, adaptable to change and support operational and clinical improvements.
This role would be ideal for a driven individual who need a challenge and is looking for operational management experience within an acute service area.
We are a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients. The UHL Breast Care Centre is committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension.
Main duties of the job
The Service Manager will be responsible for the day to day operational running of the Breast Imaging service. The Service Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Clinical Leads and the Administration manager.
The post holder will support the General Manager in the modernization, planning and delivery of both Breast Imaging and Screening.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the General Manager and thereby the Deputy Head of Operations, to operationally manage service resources.
- Develop robust management of capacity, waiting lists, reporting and efficiency metrics.
- Work closely with the Nursing, Admin, Advanced Health Practitioners and Clinical teams to ensure the smooth running and efficient use of the imaging resource.
- Provide clear and concise data and information on the use of imaging lists to increase understanding of efficiency by all stakeholders.
- Support of the General Manager and thereby the Deputy Head of Operations, to manage the operational aspects of the service encompassing the management of all resources and the monitoring and achievement of agreed performance objectives within the context of National and Trust frameworks.
- In conjunction with Heads of Service and Matrons and in support of the General Manager and CMG Team to consider, plan and implement change to ensure continuous service and efficiency improvements to enhance the patient care services provided by Imaging.
- Management of other members of the management support team as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the General Manager and thereby the Deputy Head of Operations, to operationally manage service resources.
- Develop robust management of capacity, waiting lists, reporting and efficiency metrics.
- Work closely with the Nursing, Admin, Advanced Health Practitioners and Clinical teams to ensure the smooth running and efficient use of the imaging resource.
- Provide clear and concise data and information on the use of imaging lists to increase understanding of efficiency by all stakeholders.
- Support of the General Manager and thereby the Deputy Head of Operations, to manage the operational aspects of the service encompassing the management of all resources and the monitoring and achievement of agreed performance objectives within the context of National and Trust frameworks.
- In conjunction with Heads of Service and Matrons and in support of the General Manager and CMG Team to consider, plan and implement change to ensure continuous service and efficiency improvements to enhance the patient care services provided by Imaging.
- Management of other members of the management support team as required.
Person Specification
Training -Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level or relevant experience
- oKnowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce redesign.
- oDetailed knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical specialities.
Desirable
- ooExtensive knowledge of one or more specialties.
- ooKnowledge of the impact of support services on the delivery of acute care
- ooUnderstanding of the National Breast Screening Programme
Skills and Experience
Essential
- oExperience within the Healthcare sector at junior management level
- oProven track record of monitoring healthcare targets
- oDetailed knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical specialities.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital
- oExperience of reporting on complex performance management information
- oExperience of PTL management
- oExperience of working with the National Breast Screening System (NBSS)
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- oLogical thinker with evidence of delivery
- oExcellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- oAbility to understand complex financial and clinical data
Person Specification
Training -Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level or relevant experience
- oKnowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce redesign.
- oDetailed knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical specialities.
Desirable
- ooExtensive knowledge of one or more specialties.
- ooKnowledge of the impact of support services on the delivery of acute care
- ooUnderstanding of the National Breast Screening Programme
Skills and Experience
Essential
- oExperience within the Healthcare sector at junior management level
- oProven track record of monitoring healthcare targets
- oDetailed knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical specialities.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital
- oExperience of reporting on complex performance management information
- oExperience of PTL management
- oExperience of working with the National Breast Screening System (NBSS)
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- oLogical thinker with evidence of delivery
- oExcellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- oAbility to understand complex financial and clinical data
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
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).
