Clinical Service Manager- Theatres, Anaesthetics, Critical Care, Decon

The Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Service Manager within the Family Services & Surgical Division to provide leadership and drive change within the Theatre, Anaesthetics, Critical Care & Decontamination Services Care Group.

Providing high quality services and developing innovative ways of meeting rising demand is a priority for the Trust. We are developing services in conjunction with the community for many specialties and have good working relations with local GPs.

The post is a key role within the Trust, as well as helping the division to shape services for the future, you will have the passion and drive to support the development and lead the implementation of key objectives within the Theatre, Anaesthetics, Critical Care & Decontamination Services Care Group

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivery against key performance targets and budgets and a background of working in an acute setting. They will be a credible role model and have the ability to lead a team as well as function as part of the Divisional team. A current professional registration with a clinical body such as HCPC, NMC is essential for this role.

Other services may be added to this portfolio in line with the Clinical Service Manager’s personal development programme, and the needs of the service.

To be responsible for the overall governance and the operational management of the Theatre Services Care Group providing clear leadership and working with the Divisional head of Nursing & Quality, Matrons, Clinical Director, Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Director to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the most efficient and cost-effective use of resources.

To portfolio of the Service Manager includes operational management to the following areas:

• Theatre complex including Day surgery and Weymouth satellite theatre.
• Surgical Admissions Lounge
• Pre-operative Assessment Unit
• Anaesthetics Department
• Critical Care Unit & CCOT
• Decontamination Department

To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance targets and objectives are met.

To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision.

To influence and lead on the strategic development and service improvement of services in conjunction with and in support of the Clinical Director and Matrons

To ensure the highest standard of safe clinical care through the provision of effective leadership and management of clinical and administrative staff.

To participate in the Trust’s on-call manager rota.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.