Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Service Manager

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity has a for a talented and motivated individual to take up the post of Service Manager for Breast and General Surgery Services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will have extensive operational, people and financial management experience gained in an NHS setting and will need to draw upon previous experience of service planning and have a track record of successfully delivering key performance targets.

You will be educated to first degree level or have equivalent level of experience in leading a service and you will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of business management knowledge. You will have the ability to develop and lead specific projects and manage any associated change processes.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, confident and highly motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills who enjoys working in an energetic, challenging, and demanding environment. This role will bring challenges and opportunity for an individual to shine in their own merit.

We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within this role. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Working with the Clinical Lead to ensure that

  • Performance expectations are met
  • Key performance targets and access standards are delivered, specifically elective restoration
  • Action plans developed and implemented with the Specialty teams
  • Effective utilisation of resources
  • Improvement projects are delivered
  • To provide leadership and management support to the sub-division

To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure we get it right first time for patients.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-S&C-4873

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have responsibility for a defined service(s) and allocated resources, providing operational support to the Divisional Director, identifying, and implementing change and quality improvements, e.g., managing budgets, contracts and managing projects, which contribute to Trust direction & strategy.

The post holder is responsible for achieving a quality service through the development and best use of teams, and by developing and implementing Trust Policies, using resources effectively, and contributing to the wider activities and plans of the Division, Trust, and the health care community

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have responsibility for a defined service(s) and allocated resources, providing operational support to the Divisional Director, identifying, and implementing change and quality improvements, e.g., managing budgets, contracts and managing projects, which contribute to Trust direction & strategy.

The post holder is responsible for achieving a quality service through the development and best use of teams, and by developing and implementing Trust Policies, using resources effectively, and contributing to the wider activities and plans of the Division, Trust, and the health care community

Person Specification

First degree

Essential

  • Relevant NHS experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of professional leadership

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Track record of performance delivery
Person Specification

First degree

Essential

  • Relevant NHS experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of professional leadership

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Track record of performance delivery

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).

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Director

Delyth Owen

Delyth.Owen@mcht.nhs.uk

01270273922

Details

Date posted

03 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-S&C-4873

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


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