Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be Operational Service Manager for the Gender Service for the North of England. The Children and Young People's Gender Service is a Phase 1 Provider of Gender Services provided in partnership by Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
The postholder will support the management of day-to-day operational issues in the service and will have responsibility for providing management and leadership to the operational and administrative and clerical teams. The postholder will enable the successful delivery of high quality services for children, young people and their families and will ensure that systems and process that enable the team to function effectively are successfully embedded within the service.
Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be well organised, innovative with the ability to work well autonomously as well as part of a team and will be committed to improving services for children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role are provided in the attached job description
For further details please contactGSrecruitment@alderhey.nhs.uk
About us
The base for this service is Mandarin Court, Centre Park, Warrington which includes the following benefits:
- Free parking and free EV charging
- Short walk from Warrington Bank Quay station
- Bicycle storage and on site changing facilities
Flexible working opportunities available. Some remote working will also be possible in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this role are provided in the attached job description/person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this role are provided in the attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in NHS or other health related management
Desirable
- Relevant Management qualification
- Post Grad certificate in management
Experience
Essential
- NHS Management experience (minimum 2 years)
- Substantial experience of management within a health service or other related field
- Evidence of successful operational leadership and effective involvement in change management
- Experience of working with senior clinical professionals
- Experience of interagency working in the public sector
- Evidence of successfully managing staff
- Evidence of conflict resolution
- Experience of working within designated financial controls
Desirable
- Audit skills
- Data Analysis skills, including analyzing complex performance information
- Experience of managing demand and capacity in a clinical team
- Experience of working with service users and carers/patient participation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues affecting the NHS and other related sectors such as social care and education
- National and local policy drivers
Desirable
- Evidence of further personal development
Skills
Essential
- Good computer skills; experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Leadership and motivational qualities
- Flexible work attitude
- Creative, innovative and proactive approach
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as an integral part of a functioning team
- Ability to demonstrate resilience
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in NHS or other health related management
Desirable
- Relevant Management qualification
- Post Grad certificate in management
Experience
Essential
- NHS Management experience (minimum 2 years)
- Substantial experience of management within a health service or other related field
- Evidence of successful operational leadership and effective involvement in change management
- Experience of working with senior clinical professionals
- Experience of interagency working in the public sector
- Evidence of successfully managing staff
- Evidence of conflict resolution
- Experience of working within designated financial controls
Desirable
- Audit skills
- Data Analysis skills, including analyzing complex performance information
- Experience of managing demand and capacity in a clinical team
- Experience of working with service users and carers/patient participation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues affecting the NHS and other related sectors such as social care and education
- National and local policy drivers
Desirable
- Evidence of further personal development
Skills
Essential
- Good computer skills; experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Leadership and motivational qualities
- Flexible work attitude
- Creative, innovative and proactive approach
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as an integral part of a functioning team
- Ability to demonstrate resilience
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).
