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Infection Sciences General Manager
Often replies in 1 dayUK Health Security AgencyManchester M13- Pay rise
- Company pension
- In conjunction with the Clinical Director agree job plans & appraisals with senior medical staff & ensure effective arrangements are established to engage…
Infection Sciences General Manager
Often replies in 1 dayUK Health Security AgencyManchester M13- Pay rise
- Company pension
- In conjunction with the Clinical Director agree job plans & appraisals with senior medical staff & ensure effective arrangements are established to engage…
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Infection Sciences General Manager - job post
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- £70,797 - £81,450 a year
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About the job
Job summary
We are seeking an Infection Sciences General Manager who will report to the UKHSA Regional Head of Operations & the Head of Service of the Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP) for the delivery of all patient services within the Clinical Service for the Infection Sciences (Virology, Microbiology and Mycology).
They will be part of the triumvirate with the UKHSA Regional Head of Operations and Head of Service/Clinical Director with direction from the CSS Clinical Head of Division & UKHSA Public Health Microbiology Deputy Director & advice & support from the Clinical Group Directors to achieve UKHSA & MFT/Clinical Group objectives. They will be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of health services across the Group & local health and social care economy.
At this level, they will manage the Laboratory Medicine Care Division Infection Sciences departments (Virology, Microbiology and MRCM) with high levels of risk, specific regulatory requirements &/or constitutional standards. Interfaces with strategic partners will be highly complex & may be contentious.
This role is advertised at Civil Service Grade 6. Applicants who are currently employed on Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions are welcome to apply and if successful, will transfer to the role on AfC Band 8c terms and conditions. The AfC Band 8c salary is £79,504 - £91,609.
Job description
As part of the triumvirate, they will ensure that all operational performance targets including laboratory KPIs, finance, quality of services to patients & improving services towards best practice standards within available income are achieved.
On call requirements will be confirmed within Clinical Groups to align with the agreed Operating Model.
Clinical Governance
As part of the triumvirate provide operational management & strategic input to the Clinical Director & Regional Head of Operations to:
- Review & maintain clinical standards within the Clinical & Public Health Service ensuring compliance with national governance policies, monitoring performance against clinical standards & supporting evidence-based practice to drive improvements
- Ensure full compliance within the Clinical Service with the Trust's Complaints procedure taking any action where necessary to improve the quality of service to patients
Strategic Management
Working within the triumvirate & alongside the MFT/Clinical Group Directors/other Clinical Service colleagues within the site, group & within the wider health community:
- Contribute to strategic development of services across Greater Manchester & the North-West
- Work with the Clinical Director to develop a Clinical Service Strategic Plan supported by an Annual Business Plan which is monitored quarterly
Service Delivery
- Support Infection Sciences Clinical Director & Regional Head of Operations in the management of Clinical & Public Health Services ensuring high standards, achievement of performance standards, & timely resolution of operational issues
- Establish systems in order to implement MFT/Clinical Group strategies for assessing service users' views on quality of services provided & for involving patients, relatives & their representatives in the planning & development of services
- In conjunction with the Clinical Director, Regional Head of Operations, Clinical Group Directors & other General Manager, agree Local Plans relating to capacity & efficiency & be responsible for implementation of changes agreed in negotiations, delivering activity levels to enhance performance
- Lead on Clinical & Public Health Service transformation plans in conjunction with UKHSA & MFT/Clinical Group/other Clinical Service colleagues including the development & delivery of service improvements
- Ensure teams use performance information to identify improvement opportunities & implement plans that enhance efficiency & quality
Communication & Engagement
- With MFT/Clinical Group/other Clinical Service(s) colleagues develop a shared vision of service & promote a culture within the Clinical & Public Health Service so all staff work towards the achievement of MFT/Clinical Group & UKHSA objectives
- Develop effective partnerships with other MFT/Clinical Groups/other Clinical Service(s) to develop alongside the Clinical Director, corporate strategy & operations of the Trust & UKHSA
- Develop excellent relationships with all external stakeholders including commissioners, NHSI, NHSE, Local Authority, patients' interest groups, media & local community
- Convey & communicate highly complex & contentious or emotive topics in challenging environments where consensus does not exist such as proposals for manager change
- Consider patients & health inequalities when communicating with patients ensuring that language & style is appropriate to the communities we serve
Performance & Resource Management
- Support the Clinical Director in delivering financial targets through effective budget setting & monitoring whilst achieving cost efficiency targets
- Ensure the Clinical & Public Health Service meets access targets within agreed financial constraints & Trust & UKHSA policies & procedures
- Lead development of plans & policies for the clinical & public health service which may have an impact upon the whole organisation
- Work with the triumvirate in the management of capacity across multiple clinical services with the Clinical Director & clinicians to ensure delivery of required activity
- Support the Clinical Director in leading services reviews in conjunction with clinicians & managers within the speciality, working with the triumvirate team/Clinical Group Directors/other Clinical Services & external organisations on wider reviews using improvement methodologies to support modernisation
- Lead projects as requested by the Clinical Director &/or Regional Head of Operations
- Lead production of a robust & realistic activity & income plan across multiple clinical services
Human Resources Management
- Adhere to all Trust & UKHSA Human Resources management policies & procedures, always ensuring compliance with employment legislation & regulation & directly manage service managers across multiple clinical services
- Provide day to day management of service managers & support the Clinical Director in management of all human resources within the Clinical & Public Health Service including setting objectives, personal development plans & appraisals
- In conjunction with the Clinical Director agree job plans & appraisals with senior medical staff & ensure effective arrangements are established to engage doctors & other clinical professionals in management & planning of services
- Work in the triumvirate together with the Clinical Group Directors to develop plans to implement the Trust's HR Strategies including effective attraction, recruitment & retention of staff
- Work with the Clinical Director & Regional Head of Operations to ensure the Trust Values & behaviours are adhered to
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities & outcomes required of this role.
You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required. The job description & person specifications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with changing needs of the organisation.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent experience working in a laboratory managerial position
- Managerial experience or qualification in Biomedical Science equivalent to post graduate diploma
- Postgraduate level qualification in Infection Sciences subjects equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or MSc
- Knowledge of specific area acquired through a degree or equivalent experience or training
- Highly specialist knowledge of managing within a healthcare setting e.g. Finance, HR, project/programme management/change
- Highly detailed knowledge & experience of managing performance, capacity, demand & activity
- Knowledge of managing staff within a healthcare setting & significant experience of managing a Directorate
- Proven experience of & demonstrable achievement in managing healthcare services
- Management of resources with a good track record with change management, efficiency savings & financial recovery plans
- Experience of developing & maintaining effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders in the redesign of services
- Experience of project management & imaginative planning
- Experience of modernising services without additional resources
- Experience of budget setting & managing multiple budgets
- Experience of managing a diverse team
- Experience of identifying education & training needs of staff
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in workforce planning
- Experience in setting establishments & using workforce toolkits including dependency tools
- Experience in R&D
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Please visit our careers site for more information: UKHSA Hub , Civil Service Careers
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Application & Sift - Competency-based
At sift stage you will be assessed against the 14 Essential Criteria listed in this advert. You will be required to complete:
- An Application Form - Employer/Activity history section on the application
- A 1500 word Supporting Statement - we have a word limit of 1500, you will not be able to exceed 1500 words
This should outline how your skills, experience & knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role. You will receive a joint score for your Application Form & Supporting Statement.
The Application Form is the information you would put into your CV please be advised you will not be able to upload or email us your CV. Please complete the Application Form in as much detail as possible.
Longlisting
In the event of a large number of applications, we may longlist into 3 piles of:
- Meets all Essential Criteria
- Meets some Essential Criteria
- Meets no Essential Criteria
Only 'Meets all Essential Criteria' will progress to Shortlisting.
Shortlisting
In the event of a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift on the following Essential Criteria:
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent experience working in a laboratory managerial position
Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/successful candidates.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Interview - Competency-based
You will be invited to a single face-to-face interview at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Interview date(s) to be confirmed.
During the interview we will assess against the below in relation to the 14 Essential Criteria:
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Skills & Abilities
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Incident Response Activity
From time to time, the role holder may be required to support UKHSAs incident response activity by contributing their appropriate expertise within an Incident Cell;
during such periods, supported by the line manager, this work will take priority over normal day-to-day responsibilities, commensurate with their grade, skills and
experience.
Qualifications and Registrations
For roles where specific qualifications or registrations are required, successful applicants will be asked to provide appropriate evidence. Employment cannot commence until satisfactory documentation has been received and verified.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Salary Information
Fixed-Term Contract until 31March 2027 with potential to be extended
Civil Service Grade 6: £70,797 - £81,450 per annum, pro-rata
If you are successful at interview & are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role & terms.
Location
This role is lab based at UKHSA Manchester Laboratory, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Clinical Sciences Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WZ.
Hybrid working is not available for this role.
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure & barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)
For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years as the role requires CTC clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting & applicants should contact Resourcing Support listed in the advert for further advice.
Future location
UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK.
The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.
Reasonable Adjustments
The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/
International Police Check
If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.
Internal Fraud Check
If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicants personal details name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub, and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for external candidates to the Civil Service.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
See our vetting charter .
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
Diversity and Inclusion
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Sarah Handy
- Email : sarah.handy@ukhsa.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk