Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Assistant Service Manager to join our Ophthalmology Multidisciplinary Team. The post requires vision, innovation and the ability to work across professional boundaries, underpinned by a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care. We are a busy department with a high throughput of patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided within this outpatient service working closely with the Service Manager and Matron for outpatients. They will be easily identifiable to patients and users, provide strong, visible leadership and have the appropriate level of authority to provide support, advice and assistance required by patients, their families and carers. Essential emphasis of the role is on the areas of patient safety, patient experience, user engagement and clinical outcomes.If you think you can take on this challenge and are ready for an opportunity in operational management, we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
The function of the Ophthalmology Department is to see, assess and treat a variety of ophthalmic conditions in line with best practice and national standards, treating patients in timely manner taking into consideration patients' requirements and national targets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties for this post, please see job description and person specification attached.
For further information on the role, please contact Chris Siswick on 01423 555428 or christopher.siswick@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties for this post, please see job description and person specification attached.
For further information on the role, please contact Chris Siswick on 01423 555428 or christopher.siswick@nhs.net
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Management and/or Leadership Qualification
- Professional Operational Service Delivery and Business Management Knowledge
- Recent experience managing a team
- Experience of Service Improvement/Development
Desirable
- Ophthalmology knowledge
- Team building skills
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Management and/or Leadership Qualification
- Professional Operational Service Delivery and Business Management Knowledge
- Recent experience managing a team
- Experience of Service Improvement/Development
Desirable
- Ophthalmology knowledge
- Team building skills
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).
