Service manager for Head & Neck services

Overview

The post holds a lead role for the countywide operational and budgetary management and strategic planning of the service areas. This post is the senior responsible individual for overall assurance that all services are focussed on ensuring the most effective and efficient use of resources to deliver a high quality service that achieves the required performance targets in line with the Trust''s core values.ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be expected to provide clear leadership and direction on improvement of patient services, working with the multi-disciplinary team.

They will also be expected to ensure that the services provided are responsive to patient needs, that planning of services, involving patients and users, and reflect the diverse population served.

The post holder will be expected to provide senior leadership and people management, to recruit and retain high quality staff, provide effective appraisal and statutory training and promote team working and strong staff involvement in decision making within the sphere of their responsibilities. This will include long term workforce planning and development.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that income and expenditure targets are met for allocated services while balancing the delivery of services.

The post holder may also take a lead role across the group for a number of areas as delegated by the Director and Deputy Director for group.

BenefitsFlexible working options to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Gain access to the Blue Light Card with exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks

About the employer

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting employees with a range of benefits and to fostering a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. Somerset offers a desirable environment with a mix of countryside and access to nearby ..... full job details .....