Service Manager- Acute & General Paediatrics and Outpatients

An opportunity is available for a service manager for Paediatric Emergency medicine and Children' s Outpatients in the Acute & General Paediatrics Directorate , Paediatric Medicine Division at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) . The Service Manager will provide support to the Clinical Service triumvirate working alongside the clinical lead , matrons and wider team to support the delivery of operational performance targets, including access targets, ensuring the delivery of financial balance and the improving the quality of services to patients within available income.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to lead key transformational projects for Outpatients services across RMCH and the Urgent care programme in Paediatric Emergency Department.
There is a requirement to participate in an on call rota .

Support the General Manager in ensuring that Trust and National Key Performance Indicators are met by taking responsibility for developing and maintaining robust management processes within the service area.
Support the General Manager in ensuring that long term objectives of the Clinical Service are turned into effective, affordable and achievable action plans for the development of the service.
Provide a cost-effective, high-quality service via the relevant managers and be support the Clinical Director in being accountable for the services delivered by jobholders who give direct care.
4. Support the Clinical Director in ensuring services are delivered within budget and to agreed specifications and act as a resource and support to managers undertaking delegated roles.
Develop and deliver an annual service plan involving a broad range of complex activities, some of which will be ongoing, agreed by the Clinical Director.
Utilise and promote the use of all relevant information in making operational decisions, and in the formulation and implementation of service plans.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust-make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading.

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