Occupational Therapist - Crewe, United Kingdom - Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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    Full timePart timeJob share 37.5 hours per week (Some weekend working required)
    Description

    Job overview

    Following the news of the successful application of the Trust to join the national New Hospital Programme (NHP), a substantial programme of work is now needed to develop the case, the overall design of the hospital and associated site, as well as the development of new and transformative models of care for clinical services. Working with the Programme Director and Deputy Programme Director, Chief Medical Officer, and the clinical and operational planning team, this post holder will provide senior operational and transformational leadership to the project.

    Our New Leighton Hospital Campus is a once in a generation opportunity to transform the district health and care model for the future.

    Main duties of the job

    The role will have some of following key dimensions:

  • Communication and Working Relationships
  • Planning and Organisation
  • Responsibility and Accountability
  • Responsibility for Patients and Client Care
  • Responsibility Finance, Equipment, and other Recourses
  • Supervision, Leadership & Management
  • Research and Development
  • Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties.

    Working for our organisation

    Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

    The Trust provides over beds and employs over 5, members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

    We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

    At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    The Operational Transformation Lead is responsible for leading on the development and delivery of an operational transformational strategy, which has co-production with all relevant stakeholders at its centre.

    The post holder will work with stakeholders within the Trust and across place and system level, to develop and deliver a programme of work relating to transformation of clinical models and services which support the development of an effective and sustainable model of care for the new Leighton Hospital campus. Aligning work to national NHP transformation and innovation objectives, the post holder will bring together the views and voices of staff and service users, in a collaborative and cohesive way, bringing constructive challenge to inform and develop new ways of thinking.

    The post holder will:

  • Provide visible leadership within the clinical and operational programme workstream, demonstrating Trust values and actively supporting other staff and stakeholders to engage in the project.
  • Through co-production, facilitate the integration of inputs from multiple stakeholders to ensure the new facility makes material strides in efficiency and efficacy within the challenging time, cost and quality parameters of the New Health and Care Facility Program.
  • Work closely with the Clinical Planning Lead, Lead Clinician, Nurse and AHP to ensure that all programmes of work are fully aligned.
  • Act as an ambassador for the Trust and develop excellent working relationships with external stakeholders to support full co-production of the new facility.
  • Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties.

    Person specification

    Education & Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Master's level qualification or equivalent experience
  • Formal project management or change management qualification
  • Previous transformation and/or operational experience in a senior NHS role with evidence of successfully managing programmes of work, to include risk management and stakeholder management
  • Budgetary and financial management experience
  • Desirable criteria

  • Other formal qualifications relating to leadership, programme, or project management
  • Skills & Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to analyse and balance complex service, commercial and political decisions and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Experience of the ability to manage change quickly and effectively
  • Excellent reporting writing and presentation skills. Able to present complex information succinctly to a variety of stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of effective working relationships both inside and outside the organisation.
  • Experience in preparing business cases
  • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care and patient experience
  • Ability to interact with people from a diverse cultural and social background
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and the public
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    • Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.

    • We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.

    • All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.

    • Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviours and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

    • Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

    • Appointments are subject to a 6 month probationary period.


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    NameLauren TweatsJob titleExecutive Assistant to Chief Medical OfficerEmail numberAdditional information