Job summary
This is a really exciting time to be joining the CLN as we embark on a new chapter to broaden our offer and provide maximum value to our members.
We are looking for a UK registered clinician at the start of their own clinical leadership journey to lead on a variety of leadership development and networking projects as part of our overall Development Programme. You will be fully supported to develop your project and programme management expertise at the same time as widening your own personal and professional networks.
We are a small but passionate team committed to working across our network for the greater good, supporting colleagues across England to make positive changes for our patients and communities. We fully support flexible working and encourage all our team to proactively develop and shape the CLN building on individual strengths.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support and manage a range of projects and initiatives to improve our leadership development programme offer, strengthen our membership offers and optimise our productivity. With a professional background as a clinician (from any professional background) the postholder will use their initiative and insights to help shape the programme of work.Key aspects of this role will be to:-o Support the National Operations Director in o Developing and delivering leadership materials for Bitesize, Emerging Frontline Clinical and Care Leaders Programmes o Supporting plans to develop the Clinical and Care Professional Leaders Network o Developing and delivering comms and marketing including social media, podcasts, newsletters etco Support the Chief Clinical Officer in o Developing leadership materials for Advanced Clinical and Care Leaders (ACCL) programme o Liaising with national and international guest speakers for ACCL, regional hosted dinners and national Congresso Project manage a portfolio of projects covering: emerging health and care Proof of Concept projects, development of CLN membership offer and, income generation projects
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The NHS CLN is a national, professional network for all frontline care leaders and clinical leaders across England. Our aim is to develop our members personally and professionally enabling them to lead and embed change across health & social care as compassionate and inclusive leaders. Our focus is to invest in health and care staff to support their careers and in turn deliver positive outcomes for the wider system.
The NHS CLN strives to be a nexus between frontline leadership, national policy makers and local decision makers. We are a strategic partner who work alongside local, regional and national expertise supporting our members to innovate, deliver best practice and enable standardisation to ensure the best outcomes.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The NHS CLN is a national, professional network for all frontline care leaders and clinical leaders across England. Our aim is to develop our members personally and professionally enabling them to lead and embed change across health & social care as compassionate and inclusive leaders. Our focus is to invest in health and care staff to support their careers and in turn deliver positive outcomes for the wider system.
The NHS CLN strives to be a nexus between frontline leadership, national policy makers and local decision makers. We are a strategic partner who work alongside local, regional and national expertise supporting our members to innovate, deliver best practice and enable standardisation to ensure the best outcomes.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree educated to Bachelors level
- Registered UK healthcare professional
- Evidence of recent and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of transformation or change projects using improvement methodologies
- Experience of working autonomously and independently with a range of stakeholders
Desirable
- Digital or workforce planning expertise
- Events Management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and deliver against agreed milestones and deliverables
- Confident IT user (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn and adopt new systems.
- Able to use own initiative to prioritise tasks according to programme priorities.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NHS structures and organisations and the changing healthcare context
Desirable
- Knowledge of Project Management methodology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree educated to Bachelors level
- Registered UK healthcare professional
- Evidence of recent and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of transformation or change projects using improvement methodologies
- Experience of working autonomously and independently with a range of stakeholders
Desirable
- Digital or workforce planning expertise
- Events Management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and deliver against agreed milestones and deliverables
- Confident IT user (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn and adopt new systems.
- Able to use own initiative to prioritise tasks according to programme priorities.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NHS structures and organisations and the changing healthcare context
Desirable
- Knowledge of Project Management methodology
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).