Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Network Manager to lead the North Central London (NCL) Adult Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (ODN). The ODN works closely with all Adult Critical Care Providers across the NCL Integrated Care System (ICS) to agree and deliver a work plan that satisfies the national commissioning agenda for this service area and helps improve service delivery for patients requiring Adult Critical Care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for developing good working relationships with other system level functions such as Acute Providers, Integrated Care Board teams, the NHSE London ACC Programme Team and the London ACC Transfer Service.
The post and the Network are hosted by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, but it is an essential aspect of this post that the Network Manager will work closely and frequently with all the Adult Critical Care units/ providers across NCL ICS.
This is a high-profile role within the Trust and ICS with an emphasis on operational delivery, innovation, efficiency. The postholder will be expected to represent the network within local, regional and national critical care forums and participate in sharing and contributing to best practice.
The post holder will work closely with Network Clinical lead, Nurse Lead and Senior Responsible Officers (SRO's) to provide an efficient, effective, and high-quality ODN. Working as part of a supportive team you will be able to access training and education opportunities to enable success in the role. This is a great opportunity for anyone ready for the next step in their management and leadership career.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge and Qualifications
- Knowledge of Programme Management tools/systems
Desirable
- Master's Degree or equivalent management qualification/experience
- Project Management Qualification e.g. PRINCE 2/MSP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant management experience with evidence of leading projects and delivering improvements
- Experience of analysing highly complex data with multiple components of information in both qualitative and quantitative data
- Experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans
- Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels
- Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets around cost improvement programmes and other financial targets.
- A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Quality focused with and innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to receive, process, summarise, interpret and communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information where there are barriers to acceptance and resistance to change
- Organisational and project management skills, with the ability to influence and build positive and productive relationships at all levels
- Ability to manage the overall programme / project portfolio within an agreed risk tolerance and identify where risks should be escalated to the corporate level
- Excellent numeracy and IT literacy skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to network and collaborate across health and social care settings
- A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated quality service
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
Desirable
- A sound understanding of the issues affecting disciplines involved in this service
Communication
Essential
- Effective communication skills, including ability to communicate with a wide ranging audience
- Ability to empathise and build rapport with clinicians, front-line staff, managers and others, to influence, motivate and engage them into improve or develop services
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with ability to manage varying levels of understanding
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge and Qualifications
- Knowledge of Programme Management tools/systems
Desirable
- Master's Degree or equivalent management qualification/experience
- Project Management Qualification e.g. PRINCE 2/MSP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant management experience with evidence of leading projects and delivering improvements
- Experience of analysing highly complex data with multiple components of information in both qualitative and quantitative data
- Experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans
- Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels
- Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets around cost improvement programmes and other financial targets.
- A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Quality focused with and innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to receive, process, summarise, interpret and communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information where there are barriers to acceptance and resistance to change
- Organisational and project management skills, with the ability to influence and build positive and productive relationships at all levels
- Ability to manage the overall programme / project portfolio within an agreed risk tolerance and identify where risks should be escalated to the corporate level
- Excellent numeracy and IT literacy skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to network and collaborate across health and social care settings
- A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated quality service
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust
Desirable
- A sound understanding of the issues affecting disciplines involved in this service
Communication
Essential
- Effective communication skills, including ability to communicate with a wide ranging audience
- Ability to empathise and build rapport with clinicians, front-line staff, managers and others, to influence, motivate and engage them into improve or develop services
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with ability to manage varying levels of understanding
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
