Deputy Service Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join as Deputy Service Manager within the Benign Gynaecology service at St Mary's Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day operational management. This includes supporting the Service Manager, Clinical Director and Head of Nursing in the delivery of all performance targets, including waiting time targets, contracted activity levels, finance, standards and quality of services.

The post holder will support the Divisional service development and review programme and ensure that we provide the very best services to patients, utilising resources as effectively as possible.

The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Directorate Manager as required and will be required to work cross site, St Marys Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital., If you're a proactive, driven and detail oriented with a passion for service improvement and patient care, then this role is for you. Leading the day-to-day management of the Directorate you'll work with the Deputy Directorate Manager, Clinical Director in managing finance, HR and quality and safety issues in the Directorate. Reporting to the Deputy Directorate Manager, you are expected to identify and troubleshoot problems with the delivery of the service, whilst keeping disruption to a minimum. We are looking for individuals with an impressive track record of success who can think on their feet, make fast decisions in order to prevent disruption to a service. An excellent decision maker and communicator, you're happy to explain your rationale to a wide range of individuals including clinicians and senior managers.

In return, the team will help develop your career and provide you with opportunities to grow and be mentored by senior leaders within the NHS.

- Operational and performance management

- Financial awareness and delivery

- Service development and planning

- Management of staff

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless,
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