Job summary
The commercial vision of the Trust is to develop and exploit commercial opportunities which are aligned with the overall strategic direction of the organisation and support the core objective of delivering high quality clinical services to our patients. As part of this vision the Trust has established Cambridge IVF as a business unit within Division E, delivering self-pay and NHS andrology, fertility and IVF services to patients across the region.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual who will provide leadership to the clinical, scientific, nursing and administrative staff, enabling Cambridge IVF to become profitable on a recurring basis and in parallel one of the best units in the UK for successful pregnancy rates.
You will need to be able to demonstrate a successful track record either through extensive IVF experience in the NHS and/or private sector. You will need to have a strong scientific understanding, outstanding business acumen, the ability to challenge traditional ways of working, sound financial skills, effective leadership qualities and be a good communicator.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is implementing an ambitious commercial agenda, of which Cambridge IVF is an important component. The successful candidate will play an essential role in the continued development and expansion of Cambridge IVF.
Main duties of the job
Works closely with clinical and scientific colleagues to ensure Cambridge IVF is at the forefront of IVF in the UK and is underpinned by all appropriate structures (scientific, educational, quality and managerial) to maintain that position.
Responsible for the overall operational direction and management of Cambridge IVF.
Responsible for developing and delivering the strategy of Cambridge IVF Manages the activity of Cambridge IVF to ensure all services are delivered in accordance with appropriate standards, including compliance with HFEA regulations.
Responsible for setting the budget and monitoring financial performance of Cambridge IVF.
Represents Cambridge IVF at relevant external meetings.
Represents Cambridge IVF at the Divisional Board and at corporate level.
Workforce planning of Cambridge IVF to ensure sufficient staffing at the right skill level to deliver the service.
Ensures Cambridge IVF has, or has access to appropriate technologies with sufficient capacity to meet service needs.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 13th August 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 21st August 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 13th August 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 21st August 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PhD.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of leading and managing large scale clinical and diagnostic IVF services.
- Experience of all areas within an established IVF service.
- Proven experience across the full range of working procedures and practices involved in a IVF service including knowledge sufficient to act as an expert in this area.
- Evidence of successful operational and business planning.
- Successful budgetary management experience.
- Highly specialist knowledge of a wide range of IVF techniques.
- Extensive experience of workforce planning and personnel management.
- Experience in leading and managing change to improve service delivery.
- Experience of implementing ISO standards within an IVF setting.
- Able to initiate, develop and publish research and development projects.
- Extensive experience in IVF post-registration.
Knowledge
Essential
- National / international expert in field of IVF evidenced by: oExtensive track record of contribution to research collaborations at national and international level oTrack record of publication in high impact peer reviewed journals oPresentation of scientific research and innovation at national and international scientific conferences
- Broad and developed knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in IVF.
- Advanced knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for the diagnosis and treatment of fertility issues.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Knowledge of management issues at Diploma level or equivalent (sufficient to undertake line management duties with staff).
- Able to establish and maintain effective networks with professional and managerial colleagues within and beyond the Trust.
- Understanding of the principles of research governance.
Skills
Essential
- Skill in managing, delivering and initiating projects across a wide range of services.
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spread sheets and extract information.
- Able to prioritise and manage own work.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels.
- Ability to negotiate and influence.
- Ability to work strategically.
- Skill of leading change across whole system including multi team working.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Able to communicate highly complex clinical and scientific information at postgraduate level to other professional groups.
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international meetings.
- Able to train groups of other professional staff.
- Able to deliver teaching and training on highly complex subjects within the IVF field.
- Able to handle difficult situations including challenging personnel management and patient complaints.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PhD.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of leading and managing large scale clinical and diagnostic IVF services.
- Experience of all areas within an established IVF service.
- Proven experience across the full range of working procedures and practices involved in a IVF service including knowledge sufficient to act as an expert in this area.
- Evidence of successful operational and business planning.
- Successful budgetary management experience.
- Highly specialist knowledge of a wide range of IVF techniques.
- Extensive experience of workforce planning and personnel management.
- Experience in leading and managing change to improve service delivery.
- Experience of implementing ISO standards within an IVF setting.
- Able to initiate, develop and publish research and development projects.
- Extensive experience in IVF post-registration.
Knowledge
Essential
- National / international expert in field of IVF evidenced by: oExtensive track record of contribution to research collaborations at national and international level oTrack record of publication in high impact peer reviewed journals oPresentation of scientific research and innovation at national and international scientific conferences
- Broad and developed knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in IVF.
- Advanced knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for the diagnosis and treatment of fertility issues.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Knowledge of management issues at Diploma level or equivalent (sufficient to undertake line management duties with staff).
- Able to establish and maintain effective networks with professional and managerial colleagues within and beyond the Trust.
- Understanding of the principles of research governance.
Skills
Essential
- Skill in managing, delivering and initiating projects across a wide range of services.
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spread sheets and extract information.
- Able to prioritise and manage own work.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels.
- Ability to negotiate and influence.
- Ability to work strategically.
- Skill of leading change across whole system including multi team working.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Able to communicate highly complex clinical and scientific information at postgraduate level to other professional groups.
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international meetings.
- Able to train groups of other professional staff.
- Able to deliver teaching and training on highly complex subjects within the IVF field.
- Able to handle difficult situations including challenging personnel management and patient complaints.
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division E
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)