{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nService Manager - Acute with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes\n\n Support the operational managers in developing service development plans to align national direction / strategies and local priorities. To work as part of a CSU and be involved in improvement initiatives. Please refer to attached Job description for further information . We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. Service Manager - Acute Medicine Department: Acute Medicine, Medicine Division Band: 7, £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum, pro rata if part time Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working **please note, there are two Service Manager posts advertised within the Medicine division, should you wish to apply for both, please only complete one application but in your supporting statement declare you wish to be considered for both** Are you looking for a rewarding job in a supportive, fast paced environment with the opportunity to directly improve patient experience? This may be the post for you. Applications are invited for either; the post of Service Manager, working within Acute Medicine or the post of Service Manager, working within the Emergency Department at Milton Keynes Hospital. Both of these roles offer an exciting and very fulfilling challenge and development opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their career. You will be part of a respected team of Service Managers and Operational Managers for the Medicine Directorate and provide pivotal support for the running of the Acute Medicine department or the Emergency Department daily. Previous applicants need not apply. Interview date: 05 November 2024 The post is responsible for the day-to-day operational management and the effective and efficient delivery of delegated services as directed by Operational Manager for Acute Medicine or the Emergency Department. Working with the Operational Manager, they will ensure these services meet their performance and financial objectives. They will also lead on specific service improvements / cost saving projects with the Division as directed by the Operational Manager and deputise for senior management as and when required. Both roles involve working directly with clinicians and stakeholders to facilitate real time decision making with a direct impact on patient care. As such, to be successful in either of these posts, you will need to be able to work under pressure in an ever-changing, fast-moving environment. You will need to be confident, articulate and have a good understanding of clinical pressures with experience of managing and delivering challenging targets within healthcare. "}