Service Line Manager

Job overview

We are looking for an ambitious and talented leader with a track record of developing services and building great teams. This post is an excellent opportunity for both an established or an  aspiring  Service Line Manager to support operational delivery and performance  within the Surgical Business Unit.  You will play a key role in supporting the Trust’s post elective recovery programme, working across organisational boundaries to ensure delivery of excellent patient care.  The service portfolio will include Obstetrics, Gynaecology, IVF and Paediatrics. You will be working within a triumvirate structure including the clinical leads and matron for the services.

You will be an engaging leader with a flexible style who can  motivate staff across a wide portfolio of areas and have experience and understanding of what it takes to run a successful management team.  This role provides the opportunity to contribute to and influence both strategic and business planning cycles. This post benefits from close working relationships within the Surgical Business Unit and the other two clinical Business Units, Medicine & Community and Clinical Support and Screening.

Main duties of the job

The Service Line Manager will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the Service Line(s) and service line staff. This will include developing strategic business plans and performance management frameworks and processes to ensure delivery of all key quality, activity, workforce and financial targets and to ensure the service we offer to patients is of the highest quality, safety and efficiency.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff in the Service line •    Responsible for engaging Clinical Managers, Matrons and other senior clinicians in the complex management and clinical agenda including the preparation of annual business plans and the development of capacity and capability to deliver both local and national priorities. •    Accountable for the delivery of all key operational, performance, quality and safety, financial and workforce targets within the Service lines •    Ensure Risk is appropriately managed within the business unit •    Responsible for the development and delivery of Service line strategic plans and associated performance management frameworks. •    To act as a role model in relation to expected behaviours aligned to the values of the organisation •    To provide out of hours cover through participation on the ‘Tactical’ Manager On Call rota, providing appropriate support, advice and expertise outside of normal working hours.