Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Surveillance Specialty Manager - B8a

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Job summary

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will be responsible for the effective development and implementation of the Surrey Hepatitis Service (HCV) Operational Delivery Network and the Liver Cancer surveillance.

The Hepatitis C ODNs aim to expand access to hepatitis C testing and treatment, to cure more people of infection, prevent onwards transmission and to improve liver related health outcomes on a pathway to hepatitis C elimination. NHS England aim to eradicate Hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.

In addition to hosting the Hep C ODN, the Royal Surrey has been selected as one of ten first wave pilot sites for the Liver Health Checks & Liver Cancer Surveillance Pilot, funded through the NHS Cancer programme board. The post holder will work with the clinical lead to operationalise and deliver the operational plan to improve early diagnosis rates of liver cancer, a key national priority.

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARYThe post holder will lead on effective implementation of the service strategy, take a lead in the development of bids, business cases and service developments, and ensure successful delivery of a portfolio of projects and targets to secure associated CQUIN funding.

The post-holder will focus on managing service delivery and will demonstrate strong leadership skills when managing relationships across ODNs and with associated services in the community, including across prisons, substance use services, primary care and other partners.

On a day to day basis the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that services are delivered within available resources to specified volumes and quality standards. They will also be responsible for performance and financial management across the ODN ensuring that resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

15 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,877 to £62,626 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF16542-B

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Responsibility

Working with the Clinical Lead and Matron as part of the SBU triumvirate to provide leadership overall to the SBU to ensure the effective delivery of clinical and non - clinical services;

Lead the development of the SBUs strategic direction in line with Divisions overall strategy, Trust wide transformation programmes, and National strategy ensuring that all strategic plans are incorporated into service plans and objectives for all staff;

Develop short, medium and long-term objectives, which are turned into effective, affordable and achievable annual service plans for the SBUs and the Division, and deliver these plans within the financial resources available;

Develop a culture within the SBU in which all staff are delivering high quality patient-centred clinical and support services;

Formulate new service development initiatives, ensuring business cases are produced, taking into account trust governance and standing financial instruction, activity and income projections;

Review and redesign services to meet the needs of patients and enable the SBU to achieve its key performance indicators;

Lead the planning of future capital developments for the SBU to deliver improved facilities for patients, ensuring that developments are designed around the service;

Develop robust mechanisms to ensure clear communication of service plans, objectives and service changes within the SBU, ensuring that staff are engaged directly in any review and development of services

Work on any issues identified during breach avoidance actions and root cause of incidents relating to cancer waiting targets to affect efficiencies in the pathway where possible

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Responsibility

Working with the Clinical Lead and Matron as part of the SBU triumvirate to provide leadership overall to the SBU to ensure the effective delivery of clinical and non - clinical services;

Lead the development of the SBUs strategic direction in line with Divisions overall strategy, Trust wide transformation programmes, and National strategy ensuring that all strategic plans are incorporated into service plans and objectives for all staff;

Develop short, medium and long-term objectives, which are turned into effective, affordable and achievable annual service plans for the SBUs and the Division, and deliver these plans within the financial resources available;

Develop a culture within the SBU in which all staff are delivering high quality patient-centred clinical and support services;

Formulate new service development initiatives, ensuring business cases are produced, taking into account trust governance and standing financial instruction, activity and income projections;

Review and redesign services to meet the needs of patients and enable the SBU to achieve its key performance indicators;

Lead the planning of future capital developments for the SBU to deliver improved facilities for patients, ensuring that developments are designed around the service;

Develop robust mechanisms to ensure clear communication of service plans, objectives and service changes within the SBU, ensuring that staff are engaged directly in any review and development of services

Work on any issues identified during breach avoidance actions and root cause of incidents relating to cancer waiting targets to affect efficiencies in the pathway where possible

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Desirable

  • Diploma or health care related post grad degree

Knowledge

Essential

  • Service quality and quality management
  • Current changes and developments within the NHS
  • Change management theory

Desirable

  • Payment by Results system
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Desirable

  • Diploma or health care related post grad degree

Knowledge

Essential

  • Service quality and quality management
  • Current changes and developments within the NHS
  • Change management theory

Desirable

  • Payment by Results system

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Manager

Hannah Berrington

h.berrington@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,877 to £62,626 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF16542-B

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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