Job summary
We are looking for a strong, motivated and organised individual to lead a brand new Neurosurgical Operational Delivery Network (ODN) covering the Northwest of England. This new network will develop and grow over future months, working closely between the three Neurosurgical Centres in the NW of England (based in Salford, Liverpool and Preston) to agree and deliver a workplan that satisfies the national commissioning agenda for this service area, and helps improve service delivery for patients requiring Neurosurgical care.
You will have a strong track record of delivery together with an uncompromising focus on quality, service improvement and collaboration.
This post, and the network, will be hosted by Salford Care Organisation (part of the Northern Care Alliance) but will work closely between the Neurosurgical centres and commissioners.
Main duties of the job
As a Network Manager for the Neuro Surgery Network, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective network, supporting clinicians and commissioning managers and staff across the North West region in monitoring and reporting the performance of the services, and creating local action plans to maintain access for all patients within the region.
The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and well-co-ordinated neurosurgery network capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements, ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.
The post holder will define current processes, facilitate discussions and advise colleagues as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level education or equivalent level of experience at senior level
- Further management training / qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD with some relevance to the role
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas
- Understanding of background aims of current healthcare policy
- Experience of budgetary management
- Experience of effective working across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Experiences of working with NHS clinical staff
Skills
Essential
- Outstanding Verbal and written communication
- Analysis of complex information
- Team management and leadership
- Ability to exert influence and change style according to need
- Ability to work without direct supervision and deliver under own steam
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level education or equivalent level of experience at senior level
- Further management training / qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD with some relevance to the role
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas
- Understanding of background aims of current healthcare policy
- Experience of budgetary management
- Experience of effective working across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Experiences of working with NHS clinical staff
Skills
Essential
- Outstanding Verbal and written communication
- Analysis of complex information
- Team management and leadership
- Ability to exert influence and change style according to need
- Ability to work without direct supervision and deliver under own steam
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
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).