Hospital Operations Site Manager

Swansea University; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the NPTS Service Group for a Service Manager within the Hospital Operation Division.

This role is diverse, fast-paced and plays a crucial role in operational success, ensuring day-to-day running of the hospital site across all disciplines and linking with key stakeholders.

The main base for the role will be at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, but cross-site cover may be required to support the Singleton Hospital Site. The individual will provide a high-quality service supporting Health & Safety, EPRR and site business, representing the Division in a range of Health Board working groups and meetings.

The role is critical in establishing positive relationships, solutions and pathways with the service areas, maintaining contract relationships and monitoring performance with the PFI contractor at NPTH.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is confident and professional, and can make key decisions at a high standard that will enable them to challenge, motivate, influence and inspire colleagues at all levels, supporting the NPTSSG vision for the hospital.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of day-to-day designated services within the Division.
• Lead on policy development and implementation for designated area of responsibility.
• The effective management of establishment control within area of work.
• Provide effective leadership skills ensuring that the values of the Health Board are embedded within the team.
• As directed by the Division Manager, lead on specific service improvement projects.

About Us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC036-0425

Job locations

Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX

Job Description

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities: You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience at senior management level within the NHS.
• Service Improvement qualification (Silver) or working towards.
• Line management experience.
• Proven history of effective operational delivery.
• Evidence of implementation service changes and developments to ensure that legal, professional and service requirements are met.
• Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a team.
• Evidence of managing change and service planning capabilities. Understanding of the requirements for managing a Quality System. Leading change and development.

Desirable

• Formal Service Improvement qualification e.g. FISH, six sigma.

Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Full range of IT skills.
• Excellent communication organisational skills, ability to manage, motivate and develop team working.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities and ability to plan and prioritise.
• Self-Study and development and ability to concentrate frequently when under pressure and subject to interruptions.
• Innovative and well organised and resilient to cope with people management issues on a day-to-day basis often with emotive and adversary environment.
• Initiative-taking and committed to the service.
• Ability to manage under pressure and multitask to achieve objectives.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/