Job summary
The Network Manager will lead on the management and co-ordination of the Fetal Medicine service and take the strategic overview in the planning & development of the service throughout the East Midlands region. They will provide advice to commissioners on the most effective provision of Fetal Medicine services and be the leadership link for commissioning input to commissioners. The role includes ensuring appropriate links to other adjacent services to ensure developments are consistent.
The aim of the Network is to coordinate patient pathways between providers over a wide area to ensure access to specialist resources and expertise. Working alongside the Clinical Lead and the Lead Midwife, this role will provide direction and leadership to clinicians, managers and commissioners working within the Fetal Medicine Services. They will coordinate the running of the Network, develop strong working relationships with stakeholders and ensure positive communication and data sharing between Service Providers and Commissioners.
The post holder will line manage the administrative position and the Network Lead Midwife, be willing to travel in able to build their knowledge base in the Fetal Medicine service and relationships across the region.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for management leadership with the Lead Midwife, delivering the Fetal Medicine Services through collaborative working with provider organisations and commissioners.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in all Network Centres and commissioning across the East Midlands region.
- Coordinate and fulfil a key role at EMCHN Board meetings.
- Provide management support to the Lead Midwife.
- Coordinate and support any sub-groups required to undertake specific items of work or provide local opinion.
- Produce a communications strategy, to include engagement with relevant Strategic Clinical Networks, Academic Health Science Networks and charitable organisations.
- Take full line management responsibilities for the individual team members including; managing sickness and absence, grievances, disciplinary issues and delivery of training.
- Coordinate the provision of local information, data and intelligence to support performance monitoring and the strategic development of the service e.g. key performance and quality indicators.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.
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 Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with the Clinical Lead and Lead Midwife, focus on improving cross- organisations multi-professional clinical engagement and patient/carer engagement to improve pathways of care.
- Ensure Fetal Medicine care in the East Midlands is coordinated and follows agreed pathways.
- Support the provider Trusts to deliver Fetal Medicine services through the sharing of information and bringing together of people and ideas in order to effect improvements to the patient pathway.
- Ensure that commissioners are informed of any issues associated with the delivery of Fetal Medicine care across the East Midlands.
- Enable the development of consistent provider guidance and improved service standards, in order to ensure a consistent patient/family experience.
- Lead on specific projects to improve care pathways for Fetal Medicine patients.
- Design and develop activity monitoring and demand forecasting tools to match demand and supply within the Network
- Ensure suitable escalation plans are in place for the Network (with agreed thresholds for escalation triggers) to support the safe management of peaks in demand or service crises.
- Establish monitoring procedures give assurance on capacity across the region and carry out capacity planning.
- Ensure protocols are in place to support services to respond to major incidents.
- Work collaboratively with clinicians to ensure that patient pathways provide optimal use of limited specialised Fetal Medicine capacity.
Coordinate provider resources to secure the best outcomes for patients across a wide geographic area
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with the Clinical Lead and Lead Midwife, focus on improving cross- organisations multi-professional clinical engagement and patient/carer engagement to improve pathways of care.
- Ensure Fetal Medicine care in the East Midlands is coordinated and follows agreed pathways.
- Support the provider Trusts to deliver Fetal Medicine services through the sharing of information and bringing together of people and ideas in order to effect improvements to the patient pathway.
- Ensure that commissioners are informed of any issues associated with the delivery of Fetal Medicine care across the East Midlands.
- Enable the development of consistent provider guidance and improved service standards, in order to ensure a consistent patient/family experience.
- Lead on specific projects to improve care pathways for Fetal Medicine patients.
- Design and develop activity monitoring and demand forecasting tools to match demand and supply within the Network
- Ensure suitable escalation plans are in place for the Network (with agreed thresholds for escalation triggers) to support the safe management of peaks in demand or service crises.
- Establish monitoring procedures give assurance on capacity across the region and carry out capacity planning.
- Ensure protocols are in place to support services to respond to major incidents.
- Work collaboratively with clinicians to ensure that patient pathways provide optimal use of limited specialised Fetal Medicine capacity.
Coordinate provider resources to secure the best outcomes for patients across a wide geographic area
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- o? Master's degree or evidence of CPD to that level o? Extensive knowledge of healthcare provision o? Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post Graduate Management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within the Healthcare sector at an operational
- Significant experience of successfully managing change for a range of staff, major service or a process.
- Knowledge of current NHS issues; including changes in the specialised services commissioning structure and the role of Networks, Clinical Senates etc.
- NHS or public sector experience or knowledge of current health and social care agendas and service delivery or commissioning processes
Desirable
- o?Experience of operating within a "Network" arrangement
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Logical thinker with evidence of implementation of ideas and solutions
- Business focused
- Able to analyse and understand financial and clinical data
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- o? Leadership skills and strategic vision within a complex and changing environment
- Proven ability to process, summarise and communicate complex matters to others in an effective manner
- Proven influencing skills
Desirable
- Programme management experience
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role. Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- o? Master's degree or evidence of CPD to that level o? Extensive knowledge of healthcare provision o? Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post Graduate Management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within the Healthcare sector at an operational
- Significant experience of successfully managing change for a range of staff, major service or a process.
- Knowledge of current NHS issues; including changes in the specialised services commissioning structure and the role of Networks, Clinical Senates etc.
- NHS or public sector experience or knowledge of current health and social care agendas and service delivery or commissioning processes
Desirable
- o?Experience of operating within a "Network" arrangement
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Logical thinker with evidence of implementation of ideas and solutions
- Business focused
- Able to analyse and understand financial and clinical data
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- o? Leadership skills and strategic vision within a complex and changing environment
- Proven ability to process, summarise and communicate complex matters to others in an effective manner
- Proven influencing skills
Desirable
- Programme management experience
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role. Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline
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).
