Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, dynamic Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to take on the role of Operations Manager for SPC Community team. The team consists of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Therapists and the Hospice at Home team. The post holder will be an inspirational leader who has the drive and passion to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and must have a sound clinical background as will be the most senior practitioner within the SPC Community team. The post holder will be a key member of the leadership team across the whole of Specialist Palliative Care and must have an enthusiasm for collaborative working with other team leaders within the service. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Service Manager for Specialist Palliative Care to ensure that actions from the recently published Palliative and End of Life Care Strategy are considered and embedded within the teams. The Operations manager will also work collaboratively with both Cynthia Spencer Hospice charity and Cransley Hospice Trust ,a charity partner organisation with NHFT, Service Development Lead as work progresses on developments within the service.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities for the role of Operations Manager are:
- Undertake management responsibility for all aspects of service and operational delivery for the SPC Community Team
- Provide senior clinical leadership for the SPC Community Team
- Actively seek out and disseminate information, governance, best practice and knowledge that supports the development of service delivery, ensuring clinical innovation and quality
- Support the development of the team/s in relation to creating an environment in which excellence in clinical practice flourishes.
- Drive clinical changes in service delivery
- Develop robust interagency relationships with key strategic agencies supporting the development of integrated care pathways.
- Collaboratively along with other Team Leads, take delegated responsibility in the absence of the Service Manager (e.g. annual leave)
- Proactively work with the team lead for End of Life Practice Development Team to ensure expert training and education is implemented both within NHFT but also across the wider community
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly welcome.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult), OT or Physio with current registration
- Recognised qualification in palliative care, or working towards
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Demonstrate commitment to and recent evidence of further education and personal development
- Significant Clinical Leadership experience at Band 6 or above
- Management qualification or evidence of working towards
- Understanding of the broad governance and Quality agenda
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating and managing change
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant level of recent Post registration experience/include experience of working in palliative setting
- Demonstrates current knowledge of national and local policies and drivers
- Forward thinking and proactive in decision making
- Led on audit/project management/service developements
- Proven track record of using professional knowledge (managerial and/or clinical) to bring about change.
- Proven track record and significant experience of successful working with different staff groups
- Experience of working with senior managers and leaders.
- Demonstrates a good level of understanding of performance and budgetary management
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating and managing change
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to promote a culture of patient-centred care, empathy and empowerment
- Able to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to work autonomously, with initiative, recognising own limitations
- Experience of working within a pressurised environment
- Computer literate being able to write and maintain accurate documentation
- Analytical and problem solving skills will be required for assessment of complex facts or situations regarding service developments.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car driver essential /Use of car and Current clean driving licence
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult), OT or Physio with current registration
- Recognised qualification in palliative care, or working towards
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Demonstrate commitment to and recent evidence of further education and personal development
- Significant Clinical Leadership experience at Band 6 or above
- Management qualification or evidence of working towards
- Understanding of the broad governance and Quality agenda
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating and managing change
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant level of recent Post registration experience/include experience of working in palliative setting
- Demonstrates current knowledge of national and local policies and drivers
- Forward thinking and proactive in decision making
- Led on audit/project management/service developements
- Proven track record of using professional knowledge (managerial and/or clinical) to bring about change.
- Proven track record and significant experience of successful working with different staff groups
- Experience of working with senior managers and leaders.
- Demonstrates a good level of understanding of performance and budgetary management
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating and managing change
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to promote a culture of patient-centred care, empathy and empowerment
- Able to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to work autonomously, with initiative, recognising own limitations
- Experience of working within a pressurised environment
- Computer literate being able to write and maintain accurate documentation
- Analytical and problem solving skills will be required for assessment of complex facts or situations regarding service developments.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car driver essential /Use of car and Current clean driving licence
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Cynthia Spencer Hospice
Manfield health Campus, Kettering Road
Northampton
NN3 6NP
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
