Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available in the rapidly growing Leicester Children's Hospital at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
The successful candidate will be a part of the wider Children's Hospital Senior Management Team, and will hold a leadership position within a portfolio of 6 medical sub-specialties including;
- x2 newly commissioned regional services, Paediatric Metabolic and Paediatric Rheumatology. These services are joint with Nottingham, and have an exciting growth potential in the coming years.
- The Principle Treatment Centre (Children's Cancer Centre), also a jointly commissioned regional service that provides service to the wider midlands region.
- The Leicester Children's Hospital Respiratory service. Which has many sub-services providing regional support to complex respiratory service.
- Tactical Command and on call commitments to the Children's Hospital, including oversight of ED, Surgical, and Medical areas.
This position would be a great opportunity for candidates wishing to develop their service management skill sets for a portfolio of services, involving a large number of engaged stakeholders across organisations. The service also provides a unique exposure to bed management as it entails all aspects of hospital flow.
Candidates are encouraged to get in touch, and to meet the team.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all clinic activity for the Paediatric Medical sub-specialties:
- Paediatric Oncology
- Paediatric Haematology
- Paediatric Metabolic
- Paediatric Rheumatology
- Paediatric Respiratory Services (LTV,CF,Sleep,PCD,General Respiratory, Asthma)
- Paediatric Physiology
- Cancer Performance
- Single Front Door / ED/CICU HDU (Children's Hospital related only, not ESM, EMCHC/ PICU)
You will also be the lead link manager Datix and Risk Management work streams.
The post holder will also take an active role in the development of business cases and service development/sustainability practices such as negotiating with commissioning colleagues, the development of service growth pilots, service expansion plans, and transformational planning.
You will provide continual operational support for the above sub-specialties, working closely with fellow clinical, nursing and associate professionals to overcome operational and service issues as they arise.
You will also be the managerial lead for paediatric patients admitted requiring Long Term Ventilation support, facilitating effective equipment preparation to ensure the patients who are fit for discharge do not encounter delays.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiestNHStrusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of LeicesterNHSTrust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
- o support the General Manager and deputise for them in their absence.
- To support a culture of strong visible leadership within the CMG, and an environment in which staff are valued and respected.
- To assist the General Manager in the production of business cases, and service development for the Childrens Hospital, where appropriate leading on specific service mobilisation.
- Under the direction of the General Manager, to bring forward budget proposals to enable the delivery of service plans and which reflect appropriate value for money.
- To ensure the staff reporting to this management position are valued, supported and clear what is expected of them.
- To encourage the development of any staff directly managed to their full potential through systematic individual performance development review and the establishment of personal development plans, reflecting the needs of the organisation and the individual.
- To ensure that changes to Workforce policies are implemented across the area and that this is done consistently.
Service Delivery
To work collaboratively with others to identify and implement potential service improvements or developments.
- To promote a culture in which multi-disciplinary teams strive for continuous quality improvement by recording and learning from mistakes and complaints.
- To work proactively to ensure collaborative and effective relationships within the service and between the service and other services, whether within or outside the CMG (and within and outside the Trust where appropriate.)
Please refer to the JD/PS for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
- o support the General Manager and deputise for them in their absence.
- To support a culture of strong visible leadership within the CMG, and an environment in which staff are valued and respected.
- To assist the General Manager in the production of business cases, and service development for the Childrens Hospital, where appropriate leading on specific service mobilisation.
- Under the direction of the General Manager, to bring forward budget proposals to enable the delivery of service plans and which reflect appropriate value for money.
- To ensure the staff reporting to this management position are valued, supported and clear what is expected of them.
- To encourage the development of any staff directly managed to their full potential through systematic individual performance development review and the establishment of personal development plans, reflecting the needs of the organisation and the individual.
- To ensure that changes to Workforce policies are implemented across the area and that this is done consistently.
Service Delivery
To work collaboratively with others to identify and implement potential service improvements or developments.
- To promote a culture in which multi-disciplinary teams strive for continuous quality improvement by recording and learning from mistakes and complaints.
- To work proactively to ensure collaborative and effective relationships within the service and between the service and other services, whether within or outside the CMG (and within and outside the Trust where appropriate.)
Please refer to the JD/PS for more details.
Person Specification
Commitment to UHL Trust Values
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- oKnowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce redesign
- oExtensive knowledge of NHS and healthcare provision
Desirable
- oDegree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- oExperience within the Healthcare sector at junior management level.
- oProven track record of management and of monitoring healthcare targets.
- oExperience of delivering service change within an NHS setting.
- oExperience of managing performance issues.
- oWell-developed IT skills.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- oExcellent communications skills.
- oEvidence of being a team-player but able to stand back when necessary.
- oAbility to motivate staff
- oAbility to present complex data
- oProven influencing skills
- oAbility to manage conflict
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- oLogical thinker with evidence of delivery.
- oExcellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate.
- oAbility to understand complex financial and clinical data.
- oBusiness focused.
- oSensitive to clinical and political demands.
- oAbility to cut through barriers to change.
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable organisational skills.
- oTrack record of delivering to deadlines.
- oTrack record of identifying problems and proposing and implementing solutions.
Other
Essential
- oAble to participate in Childrens Hospital management rota.
- oAble to participate in Trust's management on-call rota if required.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- oAll staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Person Specification
Commitment to UHL Trust Values
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- oKnowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce redesign
- oExtensive knowledge of NHS and healthcare provision
Desirable
- oDegree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- oExperience within the Healthcare sector at junior management level.
- oProven track record of management and of monitoring healthcare targets.
- oExperience of delivering service change within an NHS setting.
- oExperience of managing performance issues.
- oWell-developed IT skills.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- oExcellent communications skills.
- oEvidence of being a team-player but able to stand back when necessary.
- oAbility to motivate staff
- oAbility to present complex data
- oProven influencing skills
- oAbility to manage conflict
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- oLogical thinker with evidence of delivery.
- oExcellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate.
- oAbility to understand complex financial and clinical data.
- oBusiness focused.
- oSensitive to clinical and political demands.
- oAbility to cut through barriers to change.
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable organisational skills.
- oTrack record of delivering to deadlines.
- oTrack record of identifying problems and proposing and implementing solutions.
Other
Essential
- oAble to participate in Childrens Hospital management rota.
- oAble to participate in Trust's management on-call rota if required.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- oAll staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
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).
