We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Operational Manager to work within our well established General Surgery services. The post will be cross site, requiring you to work in both York and Scarborough Hospitals. You will be an experienced and compassionate leader, supporting operational, administrative and clinical teams to deliver high quality care in General Surgery services.
You will have an interest in service improvement and will be a responsive and autonomous leader. The post will provide you with an opportunity to work closely with colleagues enhancing General Surgery pathways and ensuring timely access to acute and planned care. You will benefit from the support of your peer managers, clinical leads and the senior management team.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts.
If you would like to further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat about the role.
You will be responsible for the operational management of GI Services within the surgical directorate delivering high quality, effective and efficient care to patients.
The post holder will report to the Senior Operational Manager for Surgery Services and work in partnership with senior colleagues within the Care Group and the wider Trust, to ensure delivery of the portfolio of services and activities within a clinically and financially sustainable model.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of administration and clerical functions within the Care Group.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024
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