Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to oversee the development and management of two prominent national highly specialised services at the National Renal Complement Therapeutics Service (NRCTC) within Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust: the National Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome service and the National C3 Glomerulopathy service (http://www.atypicalhus.co.uk/)
The candidate will require exceptional communication and negotiation skills to help us develop and lead these exciting services. With key responsibility for the service, the post holder will be responsible for: negotiations with NHS England and key stakeholders; coordination of the work of the other members of the NRCTC; media relations; managing the budget for the service; ensuring performance standards are monitored and achieved and negotiation of key contracts. They will also be expected to contribute to other professional development, training, research and audit activities.
- Interview Date Tuesday 22 April 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The skills and attributes we are looking for in our ideal candidate include:
- Theoretical and practical experience of Health Services Management, clinical governance, clinical audit and risk in a range of settings
- Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in clinical or health service management field and awareness of fundamental national and local policies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly developed organisational and planning skills
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation, persuasion, and problem-solving skills
- Change management skills
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Programme Leader is responsible for co-ordinating the development, implementation and management of the National atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome service (aHUS) and C3G
- The Programme Leader coordinates the work of the other members of the National atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Service and C3G
- They also contribute to other professional development, training, research and audit activities as a major job requirement both at Department and Trust level
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Programme Leader is responsible for co-ordinating the development, implementation and management of the National atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome service (aHUS) and C3G
- The Programme Leader coordinates the work of the other members of the National atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Service and C3G
- They also contribute to other professional development, training, research and audit activities as a major job requirement both at Department and Trust level
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oTheoretical and practical experience of Health Services Management, clinical governance, clinical audit and risk in a range of settings
- oDegree level qualification (or equivalent) in clinical or health service management field
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oAwareness of fundamental national and local policies
- oNegotiation, persuasion and problem-solving skills
- oEvidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- oA working knowledge of the NHS
- oEffective project management skills
- oExtensive experience of committee work
- oBroad experience of quality initiatives
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oOrganisation and planning skills
- oLeadership skills
- oChange management skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oTheoretical and practical experience of Health Services Management, clinical governance, clinical audit and risk in a range of settings
- oDegree level qualification (or equivalent) in clinical or health service management field
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oAwareness of fundamental national and local policies
- oNegotiation, persuasion and problem-solving skills
- oEvidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- oA working knowledge of the NHS
- oEffective project management skills
- oExtensive experience of committee work
- oBroad experience of quality initiatives
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oOrganisation and planning skills
- oLeadership skills
- oChange management skills
Desirable
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).
