Job summary
Employer heading
Operations Centre Manager
Band 8a
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting an Operations Centre Manager to join our existing Clinical Site Operations Team.
The Clinical Site Managers (CSM) work 24/7 and you will be joining existing Operation Centre Manager's in providing clinical, professional and managerial leadership to them.
The CSM's are Band 7 nurses with a range of clinical experiences from within the trust. We also have an administrative member of staff to support the team.
The role within this team requires you to work closely with The Head of Site Operations, all departments at UHS and members of staff at all levels. Communication, compassion and a can do attitude are key skills that we are looking for in the applicant.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Motivated
* Organised
* Communication skills
a) Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership to the Clinical Site Managers.
b) Lead and control the daily activities of the Operations Centre.
c) Support the Trust in its day-to-day running.
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership to the Clinical Site Managers.
2. Provide cover for the Clinical Site Manager as necessary.
Management Responsibilities and Leadership
3. Directly line manage all staff within the Operations Centre.
4. Manage the electronic rostering of clinical Site Managers ensuring that all shifts are adequately and proportionately covered.
5. Promote good working relationships within the Operations Centre and with all staff, multidisciplinary agencies and partner organisations.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/AHP on relevant part of the NMC/HPC Register
- Specialist Clinical/Operational qualification at postgraduate or relevant equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Leadership training or relevant equivalent experience
- Management training or relevant equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Staff and resource management experience
- Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS N&M agenda
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of specialist area
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Budget management
- Change management
- Resource management
- Team development
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Swanton
- Job title
- Head of Site Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
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