Service Unit Manager - Straight to Test and Faster Diagnostic

Key elements of role are reporting to the Matron, the post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department/unit; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. It is expected that the post holder creates and maintains a positive learning environment in the department. They will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction, and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information. They will champion quality, patient safety and experience acting as an advocate for patients, Main duties of role involve management from a clinical, operational and staff aspect. The role will involve working with wider MDTs both clinical and non-clinical teams in supporting 28 day faster diagnostic and cancer pathways.
You will be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, diagnostic tests prescription and discharge, · To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
· Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, diagnostic tests prescription and discharge.
· To monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.
· To comply with the Trust's standing financial instructions.
· To ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to provide an effective service.
· To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
· Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication which may including transfusion of blood or controlled drugs.
· Ensure all staff move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and are consistent with legislation.
Please take time to customise your personal statement to ensure it accurately reflects the position you are applying for, and that your application is checked for errors / omissions prior to submission. Please note that incomplete applications may not be submitted for shortlisting. We experience high levels of applications for many of our vacancies and therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible in order to ensure it is considered if the vacancy is closed early.
Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via an email as soon as possible after the closing date. Should you receive an invitation to attend interview, please confirm or decline your attendance. Interview slots will then be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in West Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital is near Tunbridge Wells and became part of the Trust in October 2024. It focusses on planned care and has two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day care beds, diagnostic services including X-ray, MRI, CT and endoscopy, and a number of consultation and treatment rooms.
In the 2023 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
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