Job summary
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join Performance & Informaticsas a Delivery Manager for the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP).
The NHS FDP is software that will enable UHCW to bring together operational data, supporting staff to access the information they need in a safe and secure environment. The benefits of NHS FDP include:
- Equity of access - reducing unwarranted variation in clinical outcomes and productivity
- Providing timely care to patients by reducing waiting list backlogs
- Operating in the most efficient way possible to increase productivity
The post holder will work with stakeholders across the Trust to ensure the delivery of FDP is fit forpurpose to enable delivery and usage in day to day standard work.
We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to support the implementation of FDP. The successful Delivery Manager will be based at University Hospital Coventry and there will be an expectation to be on site for four days a week with the flexibility to work one day from home or at St Cross, Rugby.
Please be advised that interviews are proposed for week commencing 10th February 2025.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be joining the Performance & Informatics (P&I) department who are well respected and the largest of our corporate services. The P&I portfolio encompasses Business Intelligence & Informatics, Corporate Performance, Information Systems Development, Analytical Development, Clinical Coding, Data Quality, Patient Access and Cancer Services.
P&I work cross functionally to support the Trusts operational delivery of both national and internal targets which ensures the highest standards of patient care are delivered. A robust Performance Management Framework is embedded across UHCW that tracks and evaluates progress and supports both operational and clinical governance frameworks.
New opportunities at a national level are being developed by P&I in areas of health inequality, waiting list management and system working. Most notably working innovatively to develop the 'Health Equity and the Right to Treatment' (HEARTT) tool which culminated in being awarded the 'Innovation and Improvement in Reducing Healthcare Inequalities Award 2022' and the 'Best Healthcare Analytics Award 2024' at the prestigious Health Service Journal Awards.
Data is one of the most important assets of any organisation and this is especially true within UHCW. Business Intelligence & Informatics capabilities are instrumental to driving operational delivery and performance, so this is an exciting opportunity to continue developing a business intelligence culture within the Trust.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operational responsibility for delivery of the solution into the Trust.
- Act as the first point of contact to ensure the roll out within the Trust runs smoothly, efficiently and is delivered on time in full.
- Monitor performance, activity, and other relevant information such as Funding, as well as project delivery through appropriate tools.
- Plan and deliver the technical assessment and delivery for the Trust.
- Management of resource planning requirements to deliver FDP.
- Deliver a change management plan to key users and stakeholders across the Trust.
- Support the SRO with specialty training and rollout plan.
- Continuously monitor and update on the progress of the programme with key reporting.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships within the Regional Support Manager, Trust SRO, BI and ICT leads, as well as multiple colleagues across the Trust.
- Take responsibility for own workload, scheduling and prioritising tasks as necessary, arranging meetings and working in collaboration with other members of staff to ensure delivery of work to agreed deadlines is achieved.
- Be a flexible member of the Performance and Informatics Department, providing assistance to other staff within the department and covering the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads. Roles within the Performance and Informatics Department are interchangeable, and staff may be required to cover other roles on an infrequent basis, to provide career development and cover arrangements.
- To develop and maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in NHS information standards and definitions.
- Participate in appraisal and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
- Participate in appropriate training and development activities and maintain a good understanding of available new technologies / techniques.
- Write, update and maintain relevant standard operating procedures for all regular tasks, ensuring that they are followed at all times and your colleagues are equipped to undertake processes when required, offering suggestions for improvements to processes as appropriate. Raise with line manager where revisions to procedures become apparent to confirm the required course of action.
- To undertake any other duties as required in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operational responsibility for delivery of the solution into the Trust.
- Act as the first point of contact to ensure the roll out within the Trust runs smoothly, efficiently and is delivered on time in full.
- Monitor performance, activity, and other relevant information such as Funding, as well as project delivery through appropriate tools.
- Plan and deliver the technical assessment and delivery for the Trust.
- Management of resource planning requirements to deliver FDP.
- Deliver a change management plan to key users and stakeholders across the Trust.
- Support the SRO with specialty training and rollout plan.
- Continuously monitor and update on the progress of the programme with key reporting.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships within the Regional Support Manager, Trust SRO, BI and ICT leads, as well as multiple colleagues across the Trust.
- Take responsibility for own workload, scheduling and prioritising tasks as necessary, arranging meetings and working in collaboration with other members of staff to ensure delivery of work to agreed deadlines is achieved.
- Be a flexible member of the Performance and Informatics Department, providing assistance to other staff within the department and covering the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads. Roles within the Performance and Informatics Department are interchangeable, and staff may be required to cover other roles on an infrequent basis, to provide career development and cover arrangements.
- To develop and maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in NHS information standards and definitions.
- Participate in appraisal and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
- Participate in appropriate training and development activities and maintain a good understanding of available new technologies / techniques.
- Write, update and maintain relevant standard operating procedures for all regular tasks, ensuring that they are followed at all times and your colleagues are equipped to undertake processes when required, offering suggestions for improvements to processes as appropriate. Raise with line manager where revisions to procedures become apparent to confirm the required course of action.
- To undertake any other duties as required in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
For further details please see the attached job description.
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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.
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).
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).
