Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Manager to oversee the delivery, quality and performance of Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESPs) across a national region. InHealth continues to be a proud supporter of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes across NHS England and, since 2011, has grown to offer fully managed services across the country. InHealth supports over 5 million patients annually and provides leading information management solutions across diabetic eye screening, population data analysis and Child Health Information Services (CHIS).
Working closely with clinical and operational leads, commissioning bodies and quality assurance teams, you will ensure programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with national standards. This is a remote role and involves regular national travel, including some overnight stays.
Main duties of the job
Lead and oversee the operational performance of DESPs across your region.
Support Programme Managers and Clinical Leads to maintain strong Internal Quality Assurance processes aligned to national guidance.
Contribute to bid preparation, tender writing and mobilisation of new programmes.
Drive change management activities to support teams transitioning through tender processes into businessasusual operations.
Manage compliance across subcontracting arrangements, audits, risk registers, incident reporting and business continuity.
Monitor programme budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
Support External Peer Reviews, KPI submissions and contractual performance reporting.
Represent InHealth internally and externally when required.
Review and update protocols, procedures and service processes to support continuous improvement.
Lead on projects, performance improvements and monthly programme assessments.
Participate in national networks, conferences and development events.
Coordinate and attend key meetings including Programme Boards, Clinical Lead meetings, Incident Management meetings and national DESP networks.
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Manager to oversee the delivery, quality and performance of Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESPs) across a national region. InHealth continues to be a proud supporter of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes across NHS England and, since 2011, has grown to offer fully managed services across the country. InHealth supports over 5 million patients annually and provides leading information management solutions across diabetic eye screening, population data analysis and Child Health Information Services (CHIS).
Working closely with clinical and operational leads, commissioning bodies and quality assurance teams, you will ensure programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with national standards. This is a remote role and involves regular national travel, including some overnight stays.
What You Will Do - Lead and oversee the operational performance of DESPs across your region.
- Support Programme Managers and Clinical Leads to maintain strong Internal Quality Assurance processes aligned to national guidance.
- Contribute to bid preparation, tender writing and mobilisation of new programmes.
- Drive change management activities to support teams transitioning through tender processes into businessasusual operations.
- Manage compliance across subcontracting arrangements, audits, risk registers, incident reporting and business continuity.
- Monitor programme budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
- Support External Peer Reviews, KPI submissions and contractual performance reporting.
- Represent InHealth internally and externally when required.
- Review and update protocols, procedures and service processes to support continuous improvement.
- Lead on projects, performance improvements and monthly programme assessments.
- Participate in national networks, conferences and development events.
- Coordinate and attend key meetings including Programme Boards, Clinical Lead meetings, Incident Management meetings and national DESP networks.
About You What People See in You - Supportive, reliable and a strong team player
- Approachable, dedicated and peoplefocused
- Calm, professional and resilient in challenging situations
You Will Be - Proactive, confident and selfmotivated
- Flexible, diplomatic and willing to challenge constructively
- Supportive, tactful and encouraging
You Have Experience Of - Working within a healthcare environment
- Operating at a senior or managerial level
- Managing staff and service performance
- Using Microsoft Office and strong IT capability
- NSC and NDESP guidelines, NICE and NSF
- Audits, compliance processes and performance monitoring
- Partnership development and stakeholder engagement
- Developing policies, protocols or service frameworks
- Demonstrating commitment to Equality, Diversity and CPD
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Manager to oversee the delivery, quality and performance of Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESPs) across a national region. InHealth continues to be a proud supporter of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes across NHS England and, since 2011, has grown to offer fully managed services across the country. InHealth supports over 5 million patients annually and provides leading information management solutions across diabetic eye screening, population data analysis and Child Health Information Services (CHIS).
Working closely with clinical and operational leads, commissioning bodies and quality assurance teams, you will ensure programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with national standards. This is a remote role and involves regular national travel, including some overnight stays.
What You Will Do - Lead and oversee the operational performance of DESPs across your region.
- Support Programme Managers and Clinical Leads to maintain strong Internal Quality Assurance processes aligned to national guidance.
- Contribute to bid preparation, tender writing and mobilisation of new programmes.
- Drive change management activities to support teams transitioning through tender processes into businessasusual operations.
- Manage compliance across subcontracting arrangements, audits, risk registers, incident reporting and business continuity.
- Monitor programme budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
- Support External Peer Reviews, KPI submissions and contractual performance reporting.
- Represent InHealth internally and externally when required.
- Review and update protocols, procedures and service processes to support continuous improvement.
- Lead on projects, performance improvements and monthly programme assessments.
- Participate in national networks, conferences and development events.
- Coordinate and attend key meetings including Programme Boards, Clinical Lead meetings, Incident Management meetings and national DESP networks.
About You What People See in You - Supportive, reliable and a strong team player
- Approachable, dedicated and peoplefocused
- Calm, professional and resilient in challenging situations
You Will Be - Proactive, confident and selfmotivated
- Flexible, diplomatic and willing to challenge constructively
- Supportive, tactful and encouraging
You Have Experience Of - Working within a healthcare environment
- Operating at a senior or managerial level
- Managing staff and service performance
- Using Microsoft Office and strong IT capability
- NSC and NDESP guidelines, NICE and NSF
- Audits, compliance processes and performance monitoring
- Partnership development and stakeholder engagement
- Developing policies, protocols or service frameworks
- Demonstrating commitment to Equality, Diversity and CPD
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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.
