Service Manager - PSC

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Within the Planned and Surgical Care Directorate at Harrogate District Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community.

We are recruiting to a Service Manager post on a 12 month fixed term contract. This Service Manager post is a key position within the Planned and Surgical Care Directorate, and will be responsible for providing day-to-day operational management and support.

Reporting into the General Manager and working closely with the triumvirate team, named Care Group Clinical Lead and Matron, you will ensure we deliver high quality services, provide an excellent experience for our patients and meet our regulatory and operational performance targets.

Main duties of the job

The Service Manager is a key management role and is responsible for the operational delivery of all aspects of the service areas across the Harrogate Hospital site. The key aims are:

Provide timely, efficient and effective operational service management support for all specialities within the Care Group to ensure that these services are responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible clinical and performance standards.
Take forward agreed projects to improve service delivery and patient experience in key areas.
Lead on ensuring that all performance/quality targets are met.
To be a key member of Care Group triumvirate team, taking full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards

Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1135M

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For any questions please contact Claire Harding, General Manager on 01423 553193 or via email claire.harding3@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For any questions please contact Claire Harding, General Manager on 01423 553193 or via email claire.harding3@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Masters Degree level or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of leading and managing teams

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Masters Degree level or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of leading and managing teams

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).

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