# Junior Operational Services Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-operational-services-manager/6b049ccc-776d-407e-a18c-6c75754c96a3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-operational-services-manager/6b049ccc-776d-407e-a18c-6c75754c96a3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Stoke University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Operations manager - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 4 months (31st December 2026) - **Employment type:** Part time - 31.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-08T07:40:58.962Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Imaging/Imaging-v8279082 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8279082?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. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Awareness of NHS plan access Targets - Diplomacy and ability to deal with difficult situations - Leadership and team building skills - Ability to work in a high pressured environment & work to deadlines - Able to develop strong multi-disciplinary relationships - Excellent communication skills, oral & written - Able to positively influence to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service - Awareness of Trust policies & procedures - Computer literacy **Desirable** - Ability to develop and deliver action plans in relation to the NHS Agenda ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in an acute Trust - Experience of waiting list management - Experience of management of National Targets - An understanding of operational management roles - Experience of Excel, both in data management and data creation **Desirable** - Experience in introducing innovative practice - Experience of management of change issues ### Qualifications **Essential** - Intermediate level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC, Diploma - Reasonable standard of GSCE A-C (4-9) or equivalent **Desirable** - Diploma/Degree in Management or health related subject ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 695.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10595393) - [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) - [policy - managing risks associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3080) - [policy - protection of adults from abuse and neglect who have care and support needs (pdf, 3.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3079) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.