Job summary
Are you a Registered Healthcare Professional seeking to further your career in a wide range of county wide community services including AHP and Nursing specialties? We are looking for a strong leader to support the development of our community-based Diabetes and Podiatry services.
You will join us at an exciting time as we review our working relationship with secondary care-based Diabetes services to improve collaboration and develop pathways, encouraging people with Diabetes to manage their care and live well with this long-term condition.You will provide management and leadership to services focusing on service improvement, pathway development, transformation with partner providers, staff wellbeing, recruitment, retention, skill mix and staff development.
As the Service Manager, you will sit within the Specialist Services portfolio which includes AHP as well as Nursing specialities. Our Podiatry services include acute and community-based diabetes clinics, MSK/biomechanics clinics, nail surgery. Our Diabetes service includes Type 2 Education programmes, Diabetes Specialist Dietitians and Specialist Nursing teams.
This post is a full-time position, we would support a hybrid approach with opportunities to work flexibly and include for working from home. Due to the post being county wide a presence may be needed across sites. A job share may be considered but the post holder must be prepared to support the entire service portfolio alongside a job share partner.
Main duties of the job
Accountable for ensuring the delivery of high quality person centred services with a focus on integrated care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
Budget management. Delivery of safe and effective services that meet CQC and other mandated requirements.
Manages and provides leadership to clinical managers, specialist practitioners and other staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
To act as a champion for clinical standards and for continuous improvement in the service user experience, providing assurance that standards meet all contractual requirements.
To ensure the delivery of up to date evidence based practice.
To lead as a driver for change, contributing to the planning and design of services in line with Trust, locality and government objectives to meet the needs of local people.
The post holder will be clinically accountable for the direct delivery of a clinical service or services within a directorate team and will draw on the clinical experience of earlier career roles in assisting others in their delivery of direct patient care.
The post holder will recognise that all roles should work toward the improvement of patient care regardless of their direct contact. In this role, such contact will naturally be limited but will draw on the experience of earlier career roles in assisting others with patient and client care, some times in the context of resolving complaints and concerns.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education/training
Essential
- Registered health practitioner (registered with either HCPC or NMC)
- Relevant full Masters degree or demonstrable extensive equivalent experience in the relevant specialty (Diabetes/Podiatry).
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources
- Experience of complex service delivery including multi agency working.
- Experience of developing service related plans and strategies and joint working with colleagues in a matrix involvement approach.
- Able to analyse performance, competing perspectives and priorities in the delivery of health and support service improvement.
Managerial/ Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills
- Experience of operational management at Band 7 or above
- Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis
Finance/ Resources
Essential
- Experience of budget management
Information Technology/ Resources
Essential
- Competent user of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Able to manipulate data, service and performance related to design written and visual information, e.g. complex papers and reports.
- Experience of using patient record systems.
Person Specification
Education/training
Essential
- Registered health practitioner (registered with either HCPC or NMC)
- Relevant full Masters degree or demonstrable extensive equivalent experience in the relevant specialty (Diabetes/Podiatry).
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources
- Experience of complex service delivery including multi agency working.
- Experience of developing service related plans and strategies and joint working with colleagues in a matrix involvement approach.
- Able to analyse performance, competing perspectives and priorities in the delivery of health and support service improvement.
Managerial/ Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills
- Experience of operational management at Band 7 or above
- Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis
Finance/ Resources
Essential
- Experience of budget management
Information Technology/ Resources
Essential
- Competent user of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Able to manipulate data, service and performance related to design written and visual information, e.g. complex papers and reports.
- Experience of using patient record systems.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
