Job summary
Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.
The Collaboration of Acute Providers is hosted by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an integral part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care System. As a system we are embarking on transformational change across our urgent care, elective care and diagnostic services. As part of a dynamic Programme Team, we are looking for enthusiastic and experienced people to drive our change programme and deliver on our ambitions for our patients and the opportunity has arisen for Programme Leads to support the Urgent and Emergency Care Programme.
The National UEC Recovery plan sets a target of achieving the 76% 4-hour standard, the CAT2 response times within 30 minutes and bed occupancy at or below 92%. The vision for our urgent and emergency care is ensuring that people are seen in the right place, first time and every time; to improve UEC and deliver safe, effective and easily accessible UEC services, with limited variation, whilst recognising the needs of our diverse population and that our patients should be able to easily navigate the urgent care system, with timely access to advice and/or care and treatment in a safe environment.
Applications for secondments of 12 - 24 months and flexible working will all be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of Collaboration of Acute Providers Programme Team, supporting the Urgent and Emergency Care Programme to deliver improvement, change, quality, performance and financial projects across Same Day Emergency Care, Urgent Treatment Centres and Single Point of Access programmes.
The post holder will work across all Trust sites, the Integrated Care System and Place leads and has the following objectives:
- Develop robust project documentation and fully worked up implementation plans in agreement with key stakeholders using recognised project management methodology and improvement processes.
- Work with organisation and system colleagues to identify opportunities to improve patient pathways, work to develop these plans to the implementation and delivery stage ensuring governance and approval through the project, programme and organisational governance processes.
- Comprehensive and accurate reporting of progress against project milestones, delivery, KPIs, risks and issues.
- Support management, clinical teams and front-line staff with implementation of process and business change.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. If you wish to apply as a secondment, please ensure you have the authorisation of your current line manager first.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. If you wish to apply as a secondment, please ensure you have the authorisation of your current line manager first.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Master's Degree or Equivalent qualification(s)
Experience
Essential
- Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to urgent and emergency care pathways.
Experience
Essential
- Project Management competencies, including well developed planning and organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience
Desirable
- Clinical or Operational experience within Urgent and Emergency Care pathways
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing and producing project plans and strategies
Skills
Essential
- To have demonstrably strong influencing, negotiating and communications skills and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Master's Degree or Equivalent qualification(s)
Experience
Essential
- Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to urgent and emergency care pathways.
Experience
Essential
- Project Management competencies, including well developed planning and organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience
Desirable
- Clinical or Operational experience within Urgent and Emergency Care pathways
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing and producing project plans and strategies
Skills
Essential
- To have demonstrably strong influencing, negotiating and communications skills and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders.
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
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Home based and working across site in York; Scarborough; Harrogate; Hull; Scunthorpe; Grimsby
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
