Job summary
There are so many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye
Infirmary.Aside from our fantastic staff,
we have lots of exciting things going on.Our plans for ourEye
Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and will be our new home, with work due
to start later this year. The new hospital means
Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye
hospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both
regionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology
care.
We also never stay still when
it comes to discovering new and better treatments. As one of the few specialist
eye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a key
part of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do.
There is always something to get involved in.If you share our vision
for'excellence in all that we do', wed love you to join us!
Due to retirement, we are looking to appoint a proactive individual to
join our Diabetic Eye Screening team as Programme Manager. This post will be
responsible for operationally managing and coordinating the screening programme
across Sunderland and South Tyneside areas. The team plays a key role in
delivering high quality ophthalmic care working closely with the wider
ophthalmology directorate to provide seamless patient care. The post holder will
be supported by the Directorate Manager, Clinical Director, Matron and wider clinical
team.
Main duties of the job
The main duties
of the role include the day-to-day operational management of the screening
team, based at The Galleries in Washington providing screening services in a
range of community venues. The role will line manage the team and ensure that
resources are deployed effectively and efficiently including adherence to key
performance indicators. The successful candidate will be a motivational leader
and excellent communicator, seeking to continuously improve the service and
provide safe and high quality patient care. Clinically they will provide
expert, evidenced based advice to members of the multidisciplinary team. This
is an exciting and varied role, providing a rare opportunity to shape the
delivery of retinal screening services. Support will be provided by the
management and clinical teams at Sunderland Eye Infirmary as well as from other
regional programme leads.
We are a friendly and welcoming
Directorate comprising 287 staff from a diverse set of professional backgrounds
working across a range of ophthalmic subspecialties, providing a wealth of
opportunities for staff development and engagement, both within the Directorate
and wider Surgical Division. The ideal candidate will have experience of
managing staff, as well as qualifications or equivalent experience within
retinal screening/diabetic care. For informal enquiries/arrange a visit
contact: Fiona McKinley (Directorate Manager) fiona.mckinley@nhs.net or Russell Martin (Programme Manager) russell.martin3@nhs.net
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Line management of the team, with overall
accountability and responsibility for the delivery of all aspects of
patient/client care through the provision of effective clinical and managerial
leadership.
- To lead, motivate and support the team to facilitate
best practice in both Sunderland and South Tyneside, co-ordinating and
communicating between hospital and community setting in order to facilitate a
safe environment in all settings.
- To lead a continuously improving service, by ensuring
systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality monitoring and on-going
research and audit of practice
- Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain
patient safety. Complete all risk assessments, records and audits to
demonstrate compliance to health and safety requirements
- To act as a resource for all members of the multi
disciplinary team providing expert advice concerning all aspects of diabetic eye
screening.
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to
ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Line management of the team, with overall
accountability and responsibility for the delivery of all aspects of
patient/client care through the provision of effective clinical and managerial
leadership.
- To lead, motivate and support the team to facilitate
best practice in both Sunderland and South Tyneside, co-ordinating and
communicating between hospital and community setting in order to facilitate a
safe environment in all settings.
- To lead a continuously improving service, by ensuring
systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality monitoring and on-going
research and audit of practice
- Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain
patient safety. Complete all risk assessments, records and audits to
demonstrate compliance to health and safety requirements
- To act as a resource for all members of the multi
disciplinary team providing expert advice concerning all aspects of diabetic eye
screening.
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to
ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good ophthalmic knowledge and awareness of the implications of diabetic retinopathy on visual prognosis
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and be self motivated
- Awareness of clinical governance issues relating to screening service
- Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office packages and bespoke screening software i.e. IP Optomize and hospital information systems such as HISS, Meditech and PCS.
- Ability to provide teaching, supervision and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Thorough understanding of contemporary clinical issues relating to area of speciality.
- Evidence of innovation in practice
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Detailed knowledge of all screening policies, procedures and legislation.
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
- Research skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Management and/or leadership qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent experience.
- Degree level qualification in a relevant subject, or willing to work towards within a given timeframe.
- Evidence of CPD
Physical Skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Ability to travel independently between sites.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a retinal screening programme
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of change management
- Demonstrable Ophthalmology experience
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good ophthalmic knowledge and awareness of the implications of diabetic retinopathy on visual prognosis
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and be self motivated
- Awareness of clinical governance issues relating to screening service
- Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office packages and bespoke screening software i.e. IP Optomize and hospital information systems such as HISS, Meditech and PCS.
- Ability to provide teaching, supervision and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Thorough understanding of contemporary clinical issues relating to area of speciality.
- Evidence of innovation in practice
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Detailed knowledge of all screening policies, procedures and legislation.
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
- Research skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Management and/or leadership qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent experience.
- Degree level qualification in a relevant subject, or willing to work towards within a given timeframe.
- Evidence of CPD
Physical Skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Ability to travel independently between sites.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a retinal screening programme
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of change management
- Demonstrable Ophthalmology experience
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Galleries Health Centre
Washington Centre
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7NQ
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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