Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Days flexible)
- Job ref
- 279-7804858-MAR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Operations Manager – Occupational Health
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The role is responsible for a range of professional leadership duties including the operational management and delivery of Occupational Health services at all Trust Sites. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and review of performance monitoring, clinical governance reporting, project work and the development of business plans/production of reports as required. They will be required to take remedial action where necessary, suggest improvements and propose and implement new ways of working.
The post holder will be directly responsible for co-ordinating others to deliver timely and effective business support across the area of responsibility. The post holder will establish business processes and procedures within their area(s) that satisfy the Trust’s statutory obligations. They will work collaboratively with other operational and professional leads within the Directorate and across the organisation to ensure that the Trust can evidence its compliance with national policies and standards.
The post holder will be responsible for management of the directorate budget and staff establishment control, including ensuring appropriate allocation of financial resources and ensure that expenditure is monitored against budget and maintain financial control.
Main duties of the job
Enthuse, engage and maintain effective two-way channels of
communication within the OH department and to involve individuals
and teams within the wider HR service to ensure delivery of relevant
quality and performance targets.
Deliver a programme of continuous improvement in a challenging
and demanding environment.
Attend, lead and participate in departmental, divisional and Trust
meetings.
Manage the capital and revenue budgets for the department as to
ensure that expenditure and income is within financial plans and
budget and to ensure compliance with Standing Financial
Instructions.
Interpreting, proposing and drafting changes to policies, guidelines,
contracts and service level agreements (SLA’s) which impact the
service
Develop and implement effective reporting arrangements within the
service to accurately record and monitor performance against local
and national targets and to pro-actively develop solutions to manage
any variances.
Maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from government
departments and external bodies which may impact the service.
Lead and coordinate the production and update of an asset register
for the relevant services as and when required.
Be an authorised signatory for procurement of equipment and
supplies and be involved in procurement of capital equipment,
deciding in collaboration with staff appropriate purchases from a
range of options.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the day to day operations of a busy OH department, based over 4 hospital sites. See JD for full details of main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
- Educated to masters or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Experience working in a complex and unpredictable environment
- Demonstratable previous success in leading and delivering service change and performance initiatives
- Evidence of preparing and presenting reports
- Evidence of ability to source, interpret and report highly complex data
- Evidence of managing operational arrangements including budgets
- Computer literate in word, database, spreadsheet, presentations and file management at a high level
- Proven evidence of managing a significant sized team and utilising resources effectively and efficiently
- Experience of managing a range of employment issues including sickness absence, disciplinary, performance and grievance issues
- Knowledge of national development strategies and delivery of NHS services
- NMC registered
Desirable criteria
- Project management qualification
- Advanced use of patient administration systems
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lindsey Macleod
- Job title
- Head of Occupational Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
OH Duty Nurse - [email protected]
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