# *Internal Vacancy -Open to System* Junior Operational Services Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- **Town:** Stoke On Trent
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Manager and corporate
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum
- **Contract type:** 5 months (Fixed term until 31st December 2026)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20T10:51:30.288Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/StokeOnTrent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/General_Surgery/General_Surgery-v8167375
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8167375?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

We have an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to progress their career in Management.

We are looking for two highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Operational Services Manager's to join the General Surgery Management Team, within the Colorectal & UGI department.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for development, gaining exposure to a wide range of operational issues within the General Surgery Directorate.

### Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who would like to develop within a management role that is able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills, with the ability to forge and maintain relationships. The ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise and focus on critical issues when decision making is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to have some experience of working in an acute Trust and of operational management skills and experience of managing admin teams as part of current role.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information  please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

## Person Specification

### Personal Qualities

**Essential**

- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach. Works with patients and people at the fore – operates to a customer service ethos
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives

**Desirable**

- Supervisory experience of one or more persons in the work environment
- Commitment to own personal development, undertake necessary training

### Essential Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSEs including English & Maths Grade A-C

**Desirable**

- Diploma/Degree in Management or health related subject

### Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

**Essential**

- Leadership and team building skills
- Experience of working in an acute Trust

**Desirable**

- Able to develop strong multidisciplinary relationships
- Previous experience working in a Health Care environment.
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment

## Documents

- [jd & ps (pdf, 880.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10469078)
- [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001)
- [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142)
- [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004)
- [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118)
- [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003)
- [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872)
- [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000)
- [trust policy on managing risk associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1007)

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