Assistant Service Manager - MSK Unit

We are recruiting an Assistant Service Manager for the MSK unit. The successful candidate will be required to support the Service Manager for the following Surgical firms - Knee and Sports Injuries, Foot and Ankle and Upper Limb and the wider team in the delivery of performance and business objectives.

The post holder will have specific operational and staff management responsibilities, including quality, patient access, activity and financial targets, and will be required to undertake project management and / or implementation, as directed., The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the unit supporting and monitoring of the delivery of all relevant key performance indicators, objectives and targets within the unit. This is inclusive of demand and capacity management, monitoring activity both in outpatients and inpatients, consultant support and all required administration, reporting and staff management (as relevant for each individual area).

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding
opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.