Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for an Operational Manager within Diagnostics and Therapies supporting the Radiology Department at the Birmingham Children's Hospital. This post is based at Birmingham Children's Hospital though there is the potential for cross site working at Birmingham Women's Hospital if the service required.We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate individual with strong leadership, good organisational and excellent communication skills. You will need to be able to work under pressure and work as part of the team to contribute to the highest standard of patient care.There has never been a better time to join the Radiology Department; We are a growing team with a focus on improving accessibility to diagnostics and enhancing the patient experience.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will support the Clinical Leads (Radiologists) and Departmental Leads (Radiographers, Sonographers and the Business and Admin Manager) in leading and managing the performance of the Radiology department in the delivery of planned service capacity through the effective use of resources.To manage the performance of the Radiology department against local and national qualitative and quantitative service targets and within the Trust's financial allocations.To lead and manage the assessment of complex operational issues and challenges facing Radiology and the provision of the service to the Trust.To provide effective and innovative leadership and management, ensuring clear direction concerning service improvement and effective utilisation of resources.To support the Service Manager and the Deputy Director of Operations in delivering priorities as required for the clinic group.To be responsible, in conjunction with the Clinical Service Leads, Service Manager and Deputy Director of Operations, for the operational management of the clinical service group.About usBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDegree level or equivalent experienceEvidence of ongoing professional developmentDesirablePost graduate qualificationMasters level degree or equivalent experienceKnowledge & Nature of ExperienceEssentialMinimum of 3 years relevant managerial experience including line managementProven change management skills in a complex healthcare settingDesirableExperience in managing complex organisational change projectsAnalytical and Judgement SkillsEssentialExperience in budgetary and resource management.DesirableExperience in capacity and service planning within an acute health care setting.Professional/Managerial/Specialist KnowledgeEssentialAbility to work in a challenging and busy environment whilst meeting set deadlines.Personal Skills/Abilities and AttributesEssentialProven leadership skills.Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately.Able to work as part of a multi-professional team.DesirableAbility to mediate successfully / resolve conflict situations.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation TrustAddressBirmingham Children's HospitalSteelhouse LaneBirminghamB4 6NHEmployer's websitehttps://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)