Service Manager - Theatres & Anaesthetics

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are delighted to offer the opportunity of joining DAS Division in the post of Service Manager for Theatres & Anaesthetics. This post involves cross site working and you will need to be able to travel between sites. This is an exciting time to join the team with a large investment in theatre services and the chance to support the development and opening of our new Sussex Surgical Centre in Eastbourne.

The post holder will need have current or very recent theatre or similar clinical area leadership experience. You will need to be able to work with the General Manager, Head of Nursing and Anaesthetic team to lead the Theatre Modernisation agenda and deliver on the productivity and efficiency objectives to achieve optimum scheduling and utilisation of theatres and anaesthetics resources.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to collaborate and work with a wide range of clinical services, the ability to analyse and present data, problem solve and be able to work under their own initiative.

We are a supportive and inclusive Divisional Team and would facilitate Senior Leadership development opportunities and agree a personal development plan.

Main duties of the job

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Service Manager for Theatres and Anaesthetics plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless delivery of theatres and anaesthetics cross site. Working alongside a Service Manager counterpart and with support from the Head of Nursing for Theatres and clinical lead of Anaesthetics you will immerse yourself in all aspects of the operational running of the cross site Theatre complex and Anaesthesia, from supporting projects to taking ownership of day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will span across various areas within the department and establishing relationships across the Trust ensuring robust systems and processes are in place to ensure safety, satisfaction, efficiency and productivity. This role requires enthusiasm, passion, and effective leadership to achieve an outstanding experience for our patients, staff and users. The Service Manager will support the General Manager, Clinical lead and HoN in the delivery of the modern theatre agenda and key performance and efficiency objectives.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3598

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or proven equivalent experience, skills and knowledge
  • Recognised postgraduate leadership / management qualification or equivalent training and experience
  • Budget management qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD to masters equivalent

Desirable

  • Professional healthcare qualification, with current registration
  • Additional qualifications relevant to CU speciality
  • ECDL or an equivalent recognised IT qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Current or very recent theatre/anaes management experience with skills in scheduling, data recording and presentation
  • A broad range of in-depth managerial and/or clinical experience at a senior level in NHS or a similar large complex organisation
  • Demonstrates an ability to critically analyse, problem solve and prioritise
  • Experience of effective management of health care related services
  • Evidence of service delivery and of holding others to account
  • Proven experience of staff management
  • Experience of managing budgets

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in a similar role in NHS
  • Experience of undertaking service improvement audit
  • Project management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or proven equivalent experience, skills and knowledge
  • Recognised postgraduate leadership / management qualification or equivalent training and experience
  • Budget management qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD to masters equivalent

Desirable

  • Professional healthcare qualification, with current registration
  • Additional qualifications relevant to CU speciality
  • ECDL or an equivalent recognised IT qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Current or very recent theatre/anaes management experience with skills in scheduling, data recording and presentation
  • A broad range of in-depth managerial and/or clinical experience at a senior level in NHS or a similar large complex organisation
  • Demonstrates an ability to critically analyse, problem solve and prioritise
  • Experience of effective management of health care related services
  • Evidence of service delivery and of holding others to account
  • Proven experience of staff management
  • Experience of managing budgets

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in a similar role in NHS
  • Experience of undertaking service improvement audit
  • Project management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager Theatres

Naomi Cording

Naomi.Cording@nhs.net

07967591839

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3598

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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