Role Summary
Applications are invited for a Band 7 Operations Manager within the Genetics and Genomics team, which sits within the Clinical Specialist Services Care Group.
This is a very exciting time for the team as the current Peninsula and Bristol clinical genetics services become integrated to provide care for patients living throughout the South West region, a population of approximately 4.4 million across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire and West Wiltshire. The integrated service will be hosted by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and have main hubs in Exeter and Bristol, with clinics held in various hospitals across the region.
The Clinical Genetics team is friendly, successful and ambitious. The successful candidate will work as part of a strong multi-disciplinary team and have the opportunity to help shape services, with involvement in all aspects of the current service and the transformation project, including performance, financial, people and operational management.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The post holder will be a key member of the Genetics and Genomics operational services management team and will provide essential managerial support and leadership within defined services, in order to:
- Provide effective day-to-day operational management of their specified service(s)
- Develop and contribute to cross site service plans and projects and change initiatives as required to ensure the service is delivered effectively.
- Manage the business activities of defined service(s)/speciality in accordance with Trust policies and within allocated resources.
- To continuously develop the most effective, efficient and cost-effective structure for the future delivery of those services with the involvement of clinicians, professionals and commissioners.
- To meet performance targets for quality, volume and cost.
- To take a proactive role in continuous improvement of equitable cross site services.
- To be a delegated budget holder and authorised signatory for specialties pay and non-pay budgets, including accountability for revenue budgets and procurement of capital equipment (within Trust delegated limits)
The role is challenging and varied, and relies on the post holder having comprehensive knowledge and a diverse skillset which can be applied across a breadth of operational challenges, offering autonomy in service management to a more experienced candidate. The post holder will be supported by the Senior Operations Manager, with links to the wider Specialty and Care Group teams, enabling development and peer support opportunities with other Operations Managers within the Care Group.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
The role is available as a full-time opportunity; however, many members of our team enjoy flexible working benefits and we will be happy to discuss individual requests.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Kath Maguire, Senior Operations Manager - Genetics and Genomics, kathrynmaguire@nhs.net, 07786622698.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
