Job summary
As the Corporate Performance Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping the work and future of the Business and Performance service and more widely corporate performance across the Trust.
The Corporate Team, which you will lead, is a small, dedicated team responsible for deliveringkey performance measures to the Board, reporting on incidents, monitoring and improving data quality and accurate clinical coding.
As a Business Partner you will be one of the key outward facing links between B&P and the wider Trust and, as a result, you will have contact with Directors, Senior Managers and Service Leads across the Nursing, Quality and Therapies, Finance and People and Culture directorates. You will manage Trustwide projects and initiatives and look to champion data quality and the importance of data and performance reporting.
A key part of Business and Performance's senior management team, you will be heavily involved in decision making and expected to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies in our ways of working.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are detailed more fully in the Job Description, however, in short, as the postholder, you will be responsible for:
- the provision of trust wide reporting, to include local and national reporting requirements for the Trust Board, commissioners, Department of Health and NHS England
- supporting the Nursing, Therapies & Quality Directorate to include reporting of incidents, clinical litigation and CQC reporting requirements
- monitoring and reporting compliance targets both nationally and locally agreed
- monitoring and improving data quality standards across the Trust
- the operational management of a corporate team of Business and Performance staff
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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Educated to Masters level in health service management, or proven/evidenced equivalent training, knowledge and experience
- Recognised management qualification or relevant management experience
- Understanding of principles of performance management best practice and ability to articulate these
Desirable
- Understanding of national performance frameworks
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Substantial senior management experience in a medium/large size organisation, preferably within the healthcare sector
- Experience in managing performance and change within a complex organisation
- Experience of developing performance frameworks
- Commitment to public service values of transparency and accountability
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information to groups of external and internal audiences
Desirable
- Experience in information-related role
- Experience in contract/SLA negotiation, management and delivery
Management/Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff and colleagues, with developed negotiation and influencing skills
Information Technology/Resources
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel
Desirable
- Statistical data analysis skills
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Ability to promote engagement and communication and create effective working relationships
- A flexible approach, responding effectively to change within an often fast moving environment
- Confidence & ability to represent the Trust in meetings with stakeholders and other organisations as required.
- Ability to prioritise a work agenda and manage a range of concurrent agendas
Additional requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Educated to Masters level in health service management, or proven/evidenced equivalent training, knowledge and experience
- Recognised management qualification or relevant management experience
- Understanding of principles of performance management best practice and ability to articulate these
Desirable
- Understanding of national performance frameworks
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Substantial senior management experience in a medium/large size organisation, preferably within the healthcare sector
- Experience in managing performance and change within a complex organisation
- Experience of developing performance frameworks
- Commitment to public service values of transparency and accountability
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information to groups of external and internal audiences
Desirable
- Experience in information-related role
- Experience in contract/SLA negotiation, management and delivery
Management/Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff and colleagues, with developed negotiation and influencing skills
Information Technology/Resources
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel
Desirable
- Statistical data analysis skills
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Ability to promote engagement and communication and create effective working relationships
- A flexible approach, responding effectively to change within an often fast moving environment
- Confidence & ability to represent the Trust in meetings with stakeholders and other organisations as required.
- Ability to prioritise a work agenda and manage a range of concurrent agendas
Additional requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
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.
