Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However in line with Cornwall first principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
To play a key supportive role in the trust's annual business planning process, and the development of strategic projects and business cases working with, and, as directed by the Head of Strategic Development and Strategic Programme Lead.
Work in support of and with the Head of Strategic Development to assist and facilitate annual business planning for the trust, including:ensure own understanding, and up to date knowledge of planning guidance from NHS England, to ensure accurate advice and up to date information to managers, to support them to interpret relevance to their services, and take the right actions to meet any relevant requirements,under the direction of the Head of Strategic Planning, will work with senior colleagues across the system to facilitate the necessary input to system-level plans, supporting triangulation across plans,coordinating and facilitating workshops with colleagues across the trust to inform detailed planning for specialties and care groups,
Main duties of the job
Play a key contributory role in facilitating annual and multi-year planning across specialties, divisions and the Trust, working closely with and in support of the Head of Strategic Development.Monitor national guidance to be able to provide up to date advice to senior colleagues in support of managers' meeting all relevant requirements and including all relevant information in annual planning processes.Work closely with colleagues across the system in the development of system plans, as our Integrated Care System matures and system planning becomes an increasingly central part of what we do.Develop analysis and supporting information to assist managers' planning discussions across the Trust.Coordinate and facilitate workshops at care group and specialty level, to help operational and clinical colleagues think through and articulate their plans.Support care groups and specialties to draft their plans and help them to ensure consistency and completeness.Contribute to drafting key planning documents at Trust level, such as RCHT's Annual Plan.Strategy
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree
- A masters level degree in a relevant area or professional experience that demonstrates an equivalent level of knowledge
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification. e.g. Prince 2
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the wider NHS system and policy
- Experience of matrix management, working collaboratively both within and outside of the organisation
- Demonstrable evidence of developing business cases including the analysis of data from multiple sources
- Experience of project and change management E
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of business planning within the NHS
- Experience in improvement methodologies
- Experience of working across health and social care organisations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to produce well-written reports for multiple audiences
- Ability to gain sound knowledge of NHSE planning guidance
- Excellent skills with standard business software (Word, email, spreadsheets, presentations)
- Able to analyse and present complex data to all levels of staff
- Able to problem-solve using qualitative and quantitative data
Desirable
- Experience using benchmarking information for service improvement
- Knowledge and application of statistical methodology to support planning [Strategy a...ng Manager | PDF]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree
- A masters level degree in a relevant area or professional experience that demonstrates an equivalent level of knowledge
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification. e.g. Prince 2
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the wider NHS system and policy
- Experience of matrix management, working collaboratively both within and outside of the organisation
- Demonstrable evidence of developing business cases including the analysis of data from multiple sources
- Experience of project and change management E
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of business planning within the NHS
- Experience in improvement methodologies
- Experience of working across health and social care organisations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to produce well-written reports for multiple audiences
- Ability to gain sound knowledge of NHSE planning guidance
- Excellent skills with standard business software (Word, email, spreadsheets, presentations)
- Able to analyse and present complex data to all levels of staff
- Able to problem-solve using qualitative and quantitative data
Desirable
- Experience using benchmarking information for service improvement
- Knowledge and application of statistical methodology to support planning [Strategy a...ng Manager | PDF]
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).
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