Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Awareness of NHS plan access Targets
- Skills
Diplomacy and ability to deal with difficult situations
- Skills
Leadership and team building skills
- Skills
Ability to work in a high pressured environment & work to deadlines
- Skills
Able to develop strong multi-disciplinary relationships
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Excellent communication skills, oral & written
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Able to positively influence to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service
- Skills
Awareness of Trust policies & procedures
- Skills
Computer literacy
- Experience
Experience of working in an acute Trust
- Experience
Experience of waiting list management
- Experience
Experience of management of National Targets
- Experience
An understanding of operational management roles
- Experience
Experience of Excel, both in data management and data creation
- Qualifications
Intermediate level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC, Diploma
- Qualifications
Reasonable standard of GSCE A-C (4-9) or equivalent
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to develop and deliver action plans in relation to the NHS Agenda
- Experience
Experience in introducing innovative practice
- Experience
Experience of management of change issues
- Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Management or health related subject
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.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Imaging Directorate for an enthusiastic and efficient individual to join the team as a Junior Operational Service Manager within Imaging.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for an individual wishing to gain exposure to a wide range of operational issues as well as staff management.
You will be responsible for ensuring that national targets are delivered and clear validation of all data is maintained.
The ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload in a fast paced and demanding working environment is essential.
As a Junior Operational Services Manager, you will play a crucial role within the Directorate Team, to ensure the efficient operational management and delivery of performance targets. A flexible approach is essential, as is the need to be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise set tasks and objectives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for the Junior Operational Services Manager post.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Junior Operational Services Manager with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Operations manager role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 4 months (31st December 2026). The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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