Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Imaging Network as a Strategic Lead on a 12 months Fixed Term/Secondment basis.
The Humber and North Yorkshire Collaboration of Acute Providers (CAP) are looking for an experienced senior leader with imaging expertise and experience in leading either clinically or operationally in this area.
The vacancy is a 12 month full time fixed term or secondment position over 5 days, Monday-Friday, home working / acute trust site.
If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to provide senior leadership and management expertise to maintain and strategically support the growth and development of the HNY Imaging Network. This exciting role will involve a close working relationship with both the imaging clinical lead and director of diagnostics and is a real opportunity to make a difference to patient outcomes.
A key part of the role is to undertake effective business development activities and relationship building with key stakeholders. This will include working with partners and monitoring policy developments and guidance to anticipate likely future needs. The post holder will use their network of relationships to work in partnership with others to develop a HNY Imaging service delivery model for the future that will achieve person-centred and population focused outcomes.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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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.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
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: [email protected].
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.
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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
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS acute hospital.
- Significant experience of working at a senior level in a senior level operational role within an Imaging service.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Knowledge and understanding of current challenges and expectations within NHS imaging services.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- In depth expert knowledge acquired over a significant period of time in the area of imaging pathways.
- Significant experience of managing and prioritising a large budget with solid knowledge of financial process requirements.
- Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment.
- Experience of leading major change initiatives with entrepreneurialism in a challenging organisational environment.
Desirable
- Experience and/or understanding of the UK Health Economy
- Significant experience and understanding of proven implementation of project management methodologies or a Prince 2 or managing successful projects practitioner.
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
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE