Associate Operations Manager

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This Vacancy Is Open Only To Applicants From Hampshire & Isle Of Wight NHS Integrated Care System, Which Is Limited To

Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT, South Central Ambulance Service, or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

The role requires an experienced manager who will line manage Team Leaders in the Cancer Care PPC Team and motivate the team to adhere to the Trust Values as well as build on working relationships with Cancer Care Outpatients and the OAC.

The successful candidate will deliver the Care Group's vision for improving the PPC service provided and must be engaged with the various improvement projects across the Trust. The post holder should also provide evidence of successfully managing a budget and either delivering or supporting the delivery of a CIP.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Line management of an Operations Coordinator and supervision of the PPCs teams in cancer care

Project management and supporting various improvement initiatives within the care group & across the Trust

Ensuring high quality data capture by monitoring various reports and checking the volume of work delivered

Providing training and expertise to teams on a variety of work related topics.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• First degree or an equivalent level professional qualification or an equivalent level of experience
• Postgraduate diploma level management qualification or an equivalent level of relevant experience
• Experience to demonstrate capability and capacity for management of health services
• Staff and resource management experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Budget management experience
• Experience of using Trust information software/systems