Project Manager for Martha’s Rule Implementation

Job summary

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an individual to project manage Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust's (HDFT) implementation of Martha's Rule.

Martha's Rule has been introduced by NHS England in response to the sad death of Martha Mills after developing sepsis in an NHS hospital. Martha's family's concerns about her deteriorating condition were not responded to promptly and there were missed opportunities in her care. Martha's rule will build on the evaluation of NHS England's Worry and Concern Improvement Collaborative to ensure the vitally important concerns of the patient and those who know them best are listened to and acted upon.

HDFT has a well-established Critical Care Outreach Nursing Team, who are well supported by the ICU team

We are looking for a clinically experienced health care professional with a proven track record in quality improvement to lead this work through its initial set up.

The postholder will be the project lead for HDFT's implementation of Martha's Rule to ensure the vitally important concerns of the patient and those who know them best are listened to and acted upon.

Main duties of the job

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams within the acute provider where the postholder is embedded to ensure that Martha's rule is delivered on time and to budget.
• This will involve analysing complex information, persuasion skills, and hands on engagement with clinical and operational teams.
• Seek engagement from colleagues to increase awareness of projects and overall.
• The post holder will need to work autonomously and yet be collaborative in his/her approach.
• Communicate at different levels, both within the acute trust, across networks and with NHS England.
• Provide an interface between the acute provider where the postholder is embedded, the health innovation network and NHS England.
• Provide data submissions to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide Board level updates

KNOWLEDGE

• Understand and be proficient in quality improvement methodologies (e.g. model for improvement) and project management tools, principles, and their application in a health setting.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure progress is monitored.
• Knowledge of deteriorating patient pathways and inpatient ward procedures is essential.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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