Job summaryA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced manager to join the Theatres, Anaesthetics & Critical Care CSU as a Service Manager on either a secondment for 12 months or on a permanent basis.We are looking for a reliable individual who will work in partnership with the specialty leads/clinicians/senior administrative staff to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care across multiple services.The post holder will have significant experience working within a large complex organisation and delivering service improvement, change management, analytical, and risk management.This is a unique opportunity for a well-motivated individual to join an expanding, busy unit to showcase and develop their skills.The post holder will also provide management support to the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) management team. He/she will be responsible for the performance of administrative and clerical staff. He/she will ensure that services are delivered within budget to agreed quality standards and in accordance with agreed activity levels.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will also work with CSU staff and other senior managers in the strategic development of the services provided by the CSU. This will include strategic and operational business planning and monitoring, and the development of relationships with key internal and external partners. The post holder will ensure that the CSU functions as an integral part of the Trust and that CSU and Trust-wide objectives are achieved simultaneously.About usOur People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:We value peopleWe are one teamWe careWe're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialPrevious experience at middle management levelExperience in the management of multi-professional teams underpinned by formal management trainingDemonstrable experience of operational management in a multi- professional environmentPeople management experience including appraisal and objective setting, recruitment and retention, disciplinary and performance management processesBudgetary management experience and familiarity with cost saving initiativesUnderstanding and experience of complex information analysis essential for informing business, finance and workforce decisionsPrevious experience in operational and strategic planning including options appraisal methodology, project/service development and change managementDesirableExperience of working in a complex, externally regulated politically sensitive public sector organisationNHS management experience including ensuring administration processes support efficient patient pathways, governance assurance and understanding of AHP/Psychology servicesSkillsEssentialNegotiation, influencing and diplomacy skillsEffective leadership skills and a team player with the ability to work flexibly and across multiple sites in a diverse and highly demanding organisationThe ability to work under pressure and take directionAbility to demonstrate a fair, honest and consistent approachThe ability to self-manage and demonstrate resilienceChange management skills including service reconfigurationExceptional analytical skills, literacy and numeracy. Ability to analyse information, manipulate data and formulate reports utilising Excel and Business ObjectsAble to communicate technical information in a complex and sensitiveAbility to interpret data and form plans for service development based on findingsAble to demonstrate an approach to working in partnership with other services through effective communication and consultation skillsDemonstrate the ability to manage clinical and business risks developing action plans to improve/maintain performance as necessary.Presentation skills using a variety of options and software packagesKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge of the working of the NHS and wider healthcare systemKnowledge and practical understanding of financial and commissioning frameworksKnowledge of workforce and capacity planning and developing business casesIn depth knowledge of waiting list management and effective data utilisationKnowledge and application of key policies and procedures to include constitutional targets; patient bookings, patient choice; health and safety for exampleUnderstanding of the NHS modernisation agendaWorking knowledge of NHS Constitutional TargetsQualificationsEssentialEducated to or working towards degree level or equivalent qualification or experienceEvidence of continuing professional developmentWillingness to undertake training and development as identified through the PDP processDesirableMasters level qualification in a related field*Management qualification or post graduate diploma*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 nameBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBradford Teaching HospitalsBradfordBD9 6RJEmployer's websitehttps://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)