- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma or equivalent experience at degree level.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proven managerial and leadership experience within NHS
- Significant experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Project Management experience
- Experience of working across agencies
- Experience of commissioning in either Local Authority or NHS setting
- Additional qualifications in project management
- Detailed knowledge of and application of the principles of clinical governance
- Excellent IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.Supervisory/appraisal skills
- Be able to make own travel arrangements throughout geographical area in order to meet service needs
Project Support Officer - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job overview
The opportunity has arisen for an experienced, talented and ambitious Service Manager to join the Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate managing our oncology, active against cancer and haematology services.
The post is 4 days or 30 hours per week, to be agreed through discussion with the General Manager.
This is a critical senior operational manager post, with the post holders being core members of a clinical triumvirate along with the Group Clinical Lead and Matron. Working to a General Manager, these posts are responsible for a Care Group, ensuring the delivery of safe and high quality patient care and striving for the delivery of excellence in all areas.
Compassionate leadership within our Trust values of Kindness; Integrity; Teamwork and Equality at the core of decision making is essential for success in these roles.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work together with the teams to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable services. A good knowledge of change management practice, a robust understanding of acute and community services and their interface with the local health economy and excellent communication skills are essential. A commitment to embedding service improvement recommendations and working with our stakeholders is key. Regular supervision and support is built into the role and this is a fantastic opportunity to develop strategic leadership skills and work more closely with our Trust quality improvement methodology to support service developments.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support the General Manager in the operational and efficient and effective management of the Directorate.
Ensure a streamlined approach for the delivery and development of operational services within the Directorate.
Be responsible for the development and delivery of specific areas of the business plan and the achievement of the relevant standards within the annual health check.
Work with the service to ensure that service and workforce plans are developed monitored and delivered against agreed quality, finance and performance criteria.
Work with senior members of the Directorate to take delegated responsibility for monitoring and ensuring that agreed SLA activity and access targets are understood, met, and where necessary, delivery plans are adjusted to reflect the achievement of national targets
Be accountable for the sustained delivery of key operational service standards, and be responsible and accountable for delivering financial budgets.
Develop capacity and business planning models for the services.
Foster an effective style of team working and an approach to decision making which ensures that the wider Directorate and Corporate agendas are appropriately reflected within the Directorate's plans.
Operates independently to manage designated departments/ services.
Sustains safe service delivery.