Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join the Division of Medicine management team on a permanent basis to provide management oversight of the Medical Staffing functions within the division. This includes line management of the rota team and oversight of key medical rotas across the division.
The Operational Manager - Medical Staffing is an integral part of the overall Divisional management structure and will support the division with the operational management of the medical workforce.
The Operational Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the medical rotas, with support of rota coordinators, supporting change management to improve working lives of the junior doctors and supporting the recruitment and induction of medical staff across the division.
The Operational Manager will work closely with the speciality management teams to ensure leadership to support the medical staffing within the division is line with the strategic direction of service lines and supporting the management of day to day service issues.
Main duties of the job
The role is an essential and pivotal role, providing operational day to day management support across the division . The Operational Manager will be responsible for the management of the rota team and oversight of key medical rotas across the division. The Operational Manager will work closely with the relevant service, assistant service and speciality managers (where applicable) to ensure the management of medical staffing is in line with the strategic direction of the clinical services and supporting the management of day to day service issues.
About us
Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be responsible for a number of key aspects within the Division:
Providing leadership and proactive management of the rota coordinator team
Providing leadership and proactive management of key medical rotas across the division with the support of the rota coordinator team. This includes but is not limited to the Medical On Call, ED rota and General Paediatric rota.
Be responsible for communication and engagement with staff across the administration and clerical teams
To support the development and promotion of the Trust vision and values widely within the medical staffing team
Responsible for the achievement of key finance and operational performance as part of the quality improvement programme
Relevant NHS experience is essential, as is the ability to enthuse and motivate individuals and teams, to work towards the Trust and Divisional performance expectations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be responsible for a number of key aspects within the Division:
Providing leadership and proactive management of the rota coordinator team
Providing leadership and proactive management of key medical rotas across the division with the support of the rota coordinator team. This includes but is not limited to the Medical On Call, ED rota and General Paediatric rota.
Be responsible for communication and engagement with staff across the administration and clerical teams
To support the development and promotion of the Trust vision and values widely within the medical staffing team
Responsible for the achievement of key finance and operational performance as part of the quality improvement programme
Relevant NHS experience is essential, as is the ability to enthuse and motivate individuals and teams, to work towards the Trust and Divisional performance expectations.
Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in an administrative & clerical role within a healthcare setting.
- oDiploma in General Management or equivalent experience.
- oExcellent IT Skills, and ability to use Microsoft Word packages, E Mail, internet, intranet.
- oAbility to produce letters, reports, presentation using good word processing/IT skills
- oExperience and evidence of managing change.
- oSignificant experience working with medical staffing
- oPrevious experience working with rostering systems.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience at supervisory level.
- Undertake in-house training courses within the Trust to enable the post holder to develop effectively within the role.
- Knowledge of resource management.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to analyse financial information
- oAbility to analyse complex rotas
- oAbility to act independently using own initiative
- oAbility to persuade, negotiate and influence others
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- oGood interpersonal skills at all levels.
- oAbility to motivate team.
- oAbility to deal with large groups of staff at all levels confidently and effectively.
- oFlexibility and able to work autonomously.
Desirable
- A sound knowledge of junior doctor contracts and other relevant national guidance.
- Commitment to aims and objectives of the Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in an administrative & clerical role within a healthcare setting.
- oDiploma in General Management or equivalent experience.
- oExcellent IT Skills, and ability to use Microsoft Word packages, E Mail, internet, intranet.
- oAbility to produce letters, reports, presentation using good word processing/IT skills
- oExperience and evidence of managing change.
- oSignificant experience working with medical staffing
- oPrevious experience working with rostering systems.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience at supervisory level.
- Undertake in-house training courses within the Trust to enable the post holder to develop effectively within the role.
- Knowledge of resource management.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to analyse financial information
- oAbility to analyse complex rotas
- oAbility to act independently using own initiative
- oAbility to persuade, negotiate and influence others
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- oGood interpersonal skills at all levels.
- oAbility to motivate team.
- oAbility to deal with large groups of staff at all levels confidently and effectively.
- oFlexibility and able to work autonomously.
Desirable
- A sound knowledge of junior doctor contracts and other relevant national guidance.
- Commitment to aims and objectives of the Trust.
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
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).
