Opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of critical services in Interventional Radiology and Oncology, impacting patient care positively.
A chance to work in one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, providing job stability and a supportive work environment.
Significant investment in personal and professional development, with clear pathways for career progression.
The role fosters collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
Engagement in service improvement initiatives, allowing for impactful changes that enhance patient experiences and outcomes.
Access to competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the value placed on staff well-being and work-life balance.
Involvement in addressing healthcare challenges during a transformative period in the NHS, offering valuable experience and insight.
Join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Service Manager and be at the forefront of transformative healthcare in our vibrant city. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a dedicated team within the Radiology & Medical Illustrations Clinical Service Unit, working closely on innovative treatments in Interventional Radiology and Interventional Oncology. We’re seeking an inspiring leader who thrives on service improvement and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients. This is an opportunity to showcase your operational management expertise while nurturing a strong, supportive team environment.
As a Service Manager, you will have the chance to drive operational excellence and enhance patient pathways, ensuring that our services remain efficient and responsive to the needs of the community. Your strong communication skills and commitment to problem-solving will enable you to manage competing demands effectively, fostering collaboration across all levels of the Trust. With a focus on professional growth and flexible working arrangements, Leeds Teaching Hospitals is not just a place to work – it's where you can bring your skills, compassion, and creative thinking to life. Join us and help shape the future of patient care while enjoying a fulfilling career that values your expertise.
Opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of critical services in Interventional Radiology and Oncology, impacting patient care positively.
A chance to work in one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, providing job stability and a supportive work environment.
Significant investment in personal and professional development, with clear pathways for career progression.
The role fosters collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
Engagement in service improvement initiatives, allowing for impactful changes that enhance patient experiences and outcomes.
Access to competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the value placed on staff well-being and work-life balance.
Involvement in addressing healthcare challenges during a transformative period in the NHS, offering valuable experience and insight.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology & Medical Illustrations Clinical Service Unit at LTHT.
The role will report into the Deputy General Manager, & will lead the Business Managers team. Alongside providing leadership, the Service Manager will lead activity in Interventional Radiology (IR) & Interventional Oncology (IO), together with the Lead Radiographer for IR/IO.
We are looking for someone with a wealth of operational management experience & a passion for service improvement & development. We want somebody who leads by example, & who can find solutions to issues, ensuring we provide the best patient service.
A strong understanding of capacity & demand planning, pathway development, stock control & financial insight will be required. Great communication skills & an ability to manage competing demands is crucial to success. This will help to meet the required performance targets.
IR & IO offer life saving treatments, so furthering our efficiency & delivering new minimally invasive service in these areas will support us treating more patients.
The NHS is in a period of significant challenge & transition, so while healthcare & NHS experience may be beneficial to the role, it is not essential. We would welcome applicants from other sectors with the appropriate transferrable skills, but who bring different experience and offer a different viewpoint.
Planned Interview Date : 11/04/2025
Main duties of the job
Lead on the delivery of operational service targets within the CSU.
Line manage the CSU Business Managers & have overall accountability for the performance of the patient admin function.
Ensure that robust activity & financial management systems are in place to maintain business continuity during the planning & commissioning of the service plans.
Monitor contract activity & ensure that systems are in place to deliver planned contract activity.
To be involved in budget setting for services.
To create, collate, interpret, analyse data to turn it into useful information to enable CSU to monitoring & decision making.
Take lead responsibility for developing a robust project management framework to support the delivery of service change.
Propose changes to processes, procedures & patient pathways.
Identify areas of improvement within the service & lead on the development of required changes.
Act as a change agent, consulting with all involved parties, gaining agreement & approval for new ways of working.
Ensure training and induction packages are in place for relevant staff groups.
To attend and contribute as a key member at the CSU Team meetings
Investigate complex complaints in line with the Trusts Complaints Procedure and ensure that all complaints are used positively to improve service deficiencies.
About Us
If youre looking for an NHS career in Leeds, you couldnt come to a better place. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, employing more than 20000 people across 7 hospitals over 6 sites.
Our values, standards & behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer & the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues & the wider community. We call this The Leeds Way & its focus is on our values of being patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered. For more information on our values & goals please visit: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliqf8w an employer, we always look after our people too. As part of your role with us here in Leeds youll enjoy significant investment in your professional development & personal development via training and career progression opportunities plus excellent rewards & benefits.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
14 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-RAD-0243
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Service Manager will lead the Business Managers team, supporting them and their modalities, as well as directly leading activity within the Interventional Radiology and Interventional Oncology areas. Additionally, through the Business Team they will have overall accountability for the admin team, and their successful delivery of activity.
The role requires focus on operational delivery, service improvement, pathway development, staff leadership and communication across the CSU and beyond. It also requires in depth financial tracking with a focus on efficiency and removing waste from our processes.
This will enable the development, delivery and maintenance of all access targets, cancer capacity, cancelled operations target, activity plan and maximising data capture and coding efficiencies.
Working in partnership with clinical staff, commissioners, managers and service users, the post holder will ensure service improvement to best deliver for our patients, together with responsible financial management.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The Service Manager will lead the Business Managers team, supporting them and their modalities, as well as directly leading activity within the Interventional Radiology and Interventional Oncology areas. Additionally, through the Business Team they will have overall accountability for the admin team, and their successful delivery of activity.
The role requires focus on operational delivery, service improvement, pathway development, staff leadership and communication across the CS
An opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology & Medical Illustrations Clinical Service Unit at LTHT.
The role will report into the Deputy General Manager, & will lead the Business Managers team. Alongside providing leadership, the Service Manager will lead activity in Interventional Radiology (IR) & Interventional Oncology (IO), together with the Lead Radiographer for IR/IO.
We are looking for someone with a wealth of operational management experience & a passion for service improvement & development. We want somebody who leads by example, & who can find solutions to issues, ensuring we provide the best patient service.
A strong understanding of capacity & demand planning, pathway development, stock control & financial insight will be required. Great communication skills & an ability to manage competing demands is crucial to success. This will help to meet the required performance targets.
IR & IO offer life saving treatments, so furthering our efficiency & delivering new minimally invasive service in these areas will support us treating more patients.
The NHS is in a period of significant challenge & transition, so while healthcare & NHS experience may be beneficial to the role, it is not essential. We would welcome applicants from other sectors with the appropriate transferrable skills, but who bring different experience and offer a different viewpoint.
Planned Interview Date : 11/04/2025
Main duties of the job
Lead on the delivery of operational service targets within the CSU.
Line manage the CSU Business Managers & have overall accountability for the performance of the patient admin function.
Ensure that robust activity & financial management systems are in place to maintain business continuity during the planning & commissioning of the service plans.
Monitor contract activity & ensure that systems are in place to deliver planned contract activity.
To be involved in budget setting for services.
To create, collate, interpret, analyse data to turn it into useful information to enable CSU to monitoring & decision making.
Take lead responsibility for developing a robust project management framework to support the delivery of service change.
Propose changes to processes, procedures & patient pathways.
Identify areas of improvement within the service & lead on the development of required changes.
Act as a change agent, consulting with all involved parties, gaining agreement & approval for new ways of working.
Ensure training and induction packages are in place for relevant staff groups.
To attend and contribute as a key member at the CSU Team meetings
Investigate complex complaints in line with the Trusts Complaints Procedure and ensure that all complaints are used positively to improve service deficiencies.
About Us
If youre looking for an NHS career in Leeds, you couldnt come to a better place. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, employing more than 20000 people across 7 hospitals over 6 sites.
Our values, standards & behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer & the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues & the wider community. We call this The Leeds Way & its focus is on our values of being patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered. For more information on our values & goals please visit: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliqf8w an employer, we always look after our people too. As part of your role with us here in Leeds youll enjoy significant investment in your professional development & personal development via training and career progression opportunities plus excellent rewards & benefits.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
14 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-RAD-0243
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Service Manager will lead the Business Managers team, supporting them and their modalities, as well as directly leading activity within the Interventional Radiology and Interventional Oncology areas. Additionally, through the Business Team they will have overall accountability for the admin team, and their successful delivery of activity.
The role requires focus on operational delivery, service improvement, pathway development, staff leadership and communication across the CSU and beyond. It also requires in depth financial tracking with a focus on efficiency and removing waste from our processes.
This will enable the development, delivery and maintenance of all access targets, cancer capacity, cancelled operations target, activity plan and maximising data capture and coding efficiencies.
Working in partnership with clinical staff, commissioners, managers and service users, the post holder will ensure service improvement to best deliver for our patients, together with responsible financial management.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The Service Manager will lead the Business Managers team, supporting them and their modalities, as well as directly leading activity within the Interventional Radiology and Interventional Oncology areas. Additionally, through the Business Team they will have overall accountability for the admin team, and their successful delivery of activity.
The role requires focus on operational delivery, service improvement, pathway development, staff leadership and communication across the CS
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