Service Manager Breast Imaging

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Job overview

Service Manager - Breast Imaging

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Breast Imaging Service Manager to join our multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidates will need to be dynamic, forward thinking, adaptable to change and support operational and clinical improvements.

This role would be ideal for a driven individual who need a challenge and is looking for operational management experience within an acute service area.

We are a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients. The UHL Breast Care Centre is committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension.

Main duties of the job

The Service Manager will be responsible for the day to day operational running of the Breast Imaging service. The Service Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Clinical Leads and the Administration manager.

The post holder will support the General Manager in the modernization, planning and delivery of both Breast Imaging and Screening.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support the General Manager and thereby the Deputy Head of Operations, to operationally manage service resources.
• Develop robust management of capacity, waiting lists, reporting and efficiency metrics.
• Work closely with the Nursing, Admin, Advanced Health Practitioners and Clinical teams to ensure the smooth running and efficient use of the imaging resource.
• Provide clear and concise data and information on the use of imaging lists to increase understanding of efficiency by all stakeholders.
• Support of the General Manager and thereby the Deputy Head of Operations, to manage the operational aspects of the service encompassing the management of all resources and the monitoring and achievement of agreed performance objectives within the context of National and Trust frameworks.
• In conjunction with Heads of Service and Matrons and in support of the General Manager and CMG Team to consider, plan and implement change to ensure continuous service and efficiency improvements to enhance the patient care services provided by Imaging.
• Management of other members of the management support team as required.

Person specification

Training -Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or relevant experience
• Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce redesign.
• Detailed knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical specialities.

Desirable criteria

• Extensive knowledge of one or more specialties.
• Knowledge of the impact of support services on the delivery of acute care
• Understanding of the National Breast Screening Programme

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience within the Healthcare sector at junior management level
• Proven track record of monitoring healthcare targets
• Detailed knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical specialities.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital
• Experience of reporting on complex performance management information
• Experience of PTL management
• Experience of working with the National Breast Screening System (NBSS)

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Logical thinker with evidence of delivery
• Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
• Ability to understand complex financial and clinical data

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• 358-6128081JD (PDF, 448.6KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)