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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For any questions please contact Claire Harding, General Manager on 01423 553193 or via email [email protected]
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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX