Clinical Service Manager - Oncology & Haematology

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Service Manager for Oncology & Haematology. This pivotal role involves leading multiple specialties, ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical services while managing financial and operational performance. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience, a strong focus on service improvement, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Somerset.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in operational management.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in operational management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Oncology & Haematology departments, ensuring operational demands are met.
• Accountable for clinical services delivery and resource management.

Skills

Operational Management

Teamwork Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Performance Monitoring

Education

Degree Level Education

Post Graduate Management Qualification

Job description

Clinical Service Manager - Oncology & Haematology

Employer Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Location Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 3 May 2025

View more categories View less categories Discipline Life Sciences ,Cancer Research/Oncology ,Clinical ,Haematology Position Type Permanent Hours Full Time Result Type Jobs

Job summary

To be the responsible senior management lead for Oncology & Haematology departments, ensuring that the operational and strategic demands on the departments are met. Within this framework the post holder is accountable and responsible for the delivery of clinical services working in partnership with the Clinical Service Leads (CSLs) where they will actively promote a culture of care which reflects Somerset Foundation NHS Trust values and leadership behaviours.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of the management of clinical and non-clinical performance, governance, quality, financial accountability, and human and physical resources. They will also take a proactive role in continuous service development to meet financial and productivity targets.

This role will need to be able to travel to fully support the service across the county.

This post will also need to participate in the Trust's out of hours on call rota.

Main duties of the job

To be the responsible senior management lead for multiple specialties within the Oncology & Haematology departments, to actively promote a culture of care which reflects Somerset Foundation NHS Trust values and leadership behaviours.

Accountable for the delivery of the management of the specific specialties within the Oncology & Haematology, including clinical and non-clinical performance, governance, quality, financial accountability, and human and physical resources.

Ensure that the operational and strategic demands on services within the departments are met. Within this framework the post holder is accountable and responsible for the delivery of clinical services working in partnership with the Clinical Service Leads (CSLs).

Monitoring, reporting on and responding to resource implications within multiple specialties of changing capacity and demand in order to deliver support and care to patients in a timely way.

Meet financial targets for quality, volume and cost and to take a proactive role in continuous service development.

To be the delegated budget holder for pay and non-pay resources across all budgets across Oncology & Haematology.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible 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

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or extensive equivalent level of experience of operational management
• Evidence of continuing professional development in operational management

Desirable

• Post Graduate management qualification
• Project management qualification (e.g. Prince 2)

Experience

Essential

• Significant management experience at Band 7 level or equivalent, in a complex organisation
• Experience of producing information, monitoring performance and identifying opportunity for service improvement
• Experience of managing key National targets to include all Cancer Targets
• Experience & knowledge of business planning techniques and managing business processes
• Experience of monitoring data & information on performance and highlighting variances
• Project management experience
• Experience of developing and advising other staff at a more senior level than the post holder

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS within an acute hospital environment
• Experience of leading change programmes
• Experience of working within a devolved management structure

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Highly effective teamwork skills; Able to acknowledge own limitations and work with others collaboratively to provide solutions for best long term care
• Skilled in influencing and persuading others
• Articulate with well-developed communication skills

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or extensive equivalent level of experience of operational management
• Evidence of continuing professional development in operational management

Desirable

• Post Graduate management qualification
• Project management qualification (e.g. Prince 2)

Experience

Essential

• Significant management experience at Band 7 level or equivalent, in a complex organisation
• Experience of producing information, monitoring performance and identifying opportunity for service improvement
• Experience of managing key National targets to include all Cancer Targets
• Experience & knowledge of business planning techniques and managing business processes
• Experience of monitoring data & information on performance and highlighting variances
• Project management experience
• Experience of developing and advising other staff at a more senior level than the post holder

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS within an acute hospital environment
• Experience of leading change programmes
• Experience of working within a devolved management structure

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Highly effective teamwork skills; Able to acknowledge own limitations and work with others collaboratively to provide solutions for best long term care
• Skilled in influencing and persuading others
• Articulate with well-developed communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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