Job summary
Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity of a Fixed Term Contract or Secondment until end December 2025 for an 18.75 hour post Band 8b ME-5 Pathology Network Workforce Domain Lead. (secondment - subject to existing employer approval)
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to develop your leadership skills and lead on the development of the ME-5 pathology Network workforce strategy within a developing Pathology network.
The role will be hosted by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust but will be based across the ME5 Pathology Network which includes three Foundation Trusts - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT, North West Anglia NHS FT. The Network also works closely with Royal Papworth Hospital NHS FT.
Main duties of the job
The Network Workforce Domain Lead leads and is responsible for the development, strategic co-ordination and implementation of workforce initiatives for the ME-5 Pathology Network in line with the criteria and objectives set out in the NHS England Pathology Transformation Maturity Matrix (in particular Domain 6 Workforce) and Member Trust local objectives.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the main and key responsibilities of this role.
NB Secondment are subject to employer approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the main and key responsibilities of this role.
NB Secondment are subject to employer approval.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of successful delivery of a multi-organisation Workforce programmes and project in a service improvement role
- Experience of planning organisational resources to support programme/ project implementation
- Business and service planning experience
- Experience in change management
- Demonstrable experience of service redesign within a health or social care setting
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge, experience and skills
- Able to demonstrate ongoing personal development
- Significant training or experience in Workforce programme management.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body or equivalent
- Masters level (Workforce) Management/Leadership course or qualification
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of IT, Quality and health intelligence, benchmarking and data sources
- Ability to analyse and act upon complex information from various sources
- Able to prepare reports that are lucid, informative and persuasive
- Ability to effectively hold to account and recognise when to appropriately escalate
- Proven ability to initiate, implement and drive processes on an organisation wide scale
- Ability to meet deadlines and turn round work to short timescales
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Able to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks
- Ability to manage budgets, staff and resources
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills including oral and written with different staff groups
- Ability to foster good working relationships, motivate others and use influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent IT skills including in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of National NHSE Workforce & training standards, programmes and initiatives.
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning, acute, primary care and community services
- Knowledge of NHS governance
- Knowledge of payment mechanisms between organisations (PbR, QIPP, QOF)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of successful delivery of a multi-organisation Workforce programmes and project in a service improvement role
- Experience of planning organisational resources to support programme/ project implementation
- Business and service planning experience
- Experience in change management
- Demonstrable experience of service redesign within a health or social care setting
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge, experience and skills
- Able to demonstrate ongoing personal development
- Significant training or experience in Workforce programme management.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body or equivalent
- Masters level (Workforce) Management/Leadership course or qualification
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of IT, Quality and health intelligence, benchmarking and data sources
- Ability to analyse and act upon complex information from various sources
- Able to prepare reports that are lucid, informative and persuasive
- Ability to effectively hold to account and recognise when to appropriately escalate
- Proven ability to initiate, implement and drive processes on an organisation wide scale
- Ability to meet deadlines and turn round work to short timescales
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Able to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks
- Ability to manage budgets, staff and resources
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills including oral and written with different staff groups
- Ability to foster good working relationships, motivate others and use influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent IT skills including in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of National NHSE Workforce & training standards, programmes and initiatives.
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning, acute, primary care and community services
- Knowledge of NHS governance
- Knowledge of payment mechanisms between organisations (PbR, QIPP, QOF)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
