Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide an innovative, creative and developmental style of managementpromoting patient centred practice
• In conjunction with the matron and head of nursing be accountable for systems and processes to ensure consistency of care standards within sphere of control, to deliver safe and high quality care for all
• Act as a credible role model
• Develop and implement surgical initiatives using best practice guidelines
• Provide and present complex information that may be of a highly complex/sensitive nature, when required to do so
• Accountable for formulating local strategy and actions to deliver the targets and aspirations in the Trust strategy for the directorate
• Responsible for a systematic approach to staff development ensuring that senior staff are appraised annually against KSF outline/descriptors and that their objectives and personal development plans reflect organisational, professional and personal requirements
• Responsible for the provision of an appropriate learning environment suitable for the education of multi-professionals and for the on-going development of the staff
• Identify and develop multidisciplinary team working within the departments and Trust
• Improve the utilisation efficiency by reviewing the flexibility in meeting demands and improve communications between unit staff and other departments
• Ensure that the users of the service are given appropriate information and that regular satisfaction surveys are performed and action taken as appropriate
• In partnership with clinical colleagues, deliver commissioned levels of service within allocated resources and develop action plans to manage any variances
• Establish the effective use of management information as a basis for problem solving and decision making
• Ensure compliance of data quality standards and take appropriate corrective action
• Use information in a timely way to monitor trends in activity/finance/incidents/complaints, etc.
• Provide reports to the operations manager and associate director using qualitative and quantitative data
• Ensure compliance with all waiting list and admissions and discharge procedure
• Produce monthly capacity and delivery plans, and review and revise regularly to ensure achievement of key targets
• Delegate responsibility to key staff, supporting and developing staff inachieving set targets and responsibilities
• Ensure that resources are utilised effectively and efficiently
• Ensure all clinical and non- clinical staff are provided with the Job Description/Person Specification Template resources needed to undertake their role
• Accountable for setting and monitoring clinical and non-clinical performance standards in the form of agreed key performance indicators/quality performance indicators
• Lead in the promotion of the fundamental aspects of patient care sharing best practice to improve the patient experience
• Ensure that all untoward incidents and near misses are reported within the sphere of responsibility in accordance with Trust policy. Also ensure that appropriate mechanisms are put in place to investigate serious clinical incidents, supported by the risk management team, and action is taken and lessons are learned and disseminated
• Ensure that annual risk assessments are performed and appropriate action taken to minimise accidents, incidents and harm
• Provide and preserve a positive reputation, providing a clinically credible workforce with a high level of motivation
• Carry out continuous co-ordination and review of service provision, the outcome of which to inform plans to meet the service requirements agreed with commissioners
• Identify cost improvements, service developments and income generation opportunities
• Lead on implementing high quality recruitment, selection and retention practices in order that the departments have the appropriate staffing resources to provide a high standard of patient care
• Regularly review staff performance through the Trust appraisal system, to identify potential developmental needs and set relevant objectives and review for staff
• Provide a safe learning environment where high standards of confidentiality, privacy and dignity are maintained.
• Communicate effectively on a regular basis with senior professionals regarding the Trusts objectives, plans and business developments
• Work with the matron, head of nursing, operations manager and associate director on the implementation of all Trust HR policies including discipline, sickness and absence monitoring, and liaise with HR on relevant procedures
• Provide a safe learning environment where high standards of confidentiality, privacy and dignity are maintained
• Manage and monitor budget expenditure both pay and non-pay, so that cost effective and efficient services are delivered
• Monitor expenditure against agreed budgets and identify any actual or potential deviations, escalating as appropriate
• Work with supplies and procurement staff in obtaining best value in procurement of supplies for all departments within sphere of responsibility
• Represent the directorate/Trust at meetings and forums as appropriate
• Work with senior personnel in order to maximise service development, business planning, service delivery and clinical governance
• Explore with senior personnel different systems of working to maximise efficiency

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters' degree or equivalent experience
• Management or leadership qualification

Competencies for role

Essential

• Experience of the audit process
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels
• Evidence of quality focus with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems across the directorate / Trust
• Ability to work under pressure and to work flexibly

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of strong and effective leadership skills
• Evidence of effective team building valuing and developing staff to meet the needs of the service
• A proven record of success in managing significant operational/strategic change whilst also developing and maintaining the provision of a high quality service.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge and experience in quality and clinical audit/clinical governance
• Experience of managing both elective and non-elective patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Health Cross Site

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ