Job summary
This post offers an exciting opportunity for an
enthusiastic individual to develop their knowledge and gain experience in
project management as they support the Main Effort strategic improvement
programme. This post is to provide project management support for a key
enabling project, to develop and test a case management approach for patients
who have frequent admissions/readmissions to hospital. The post holder will be
working across professional, divisional, departmental and system boundaries to
drive this key workstream.
This is an excellent
development opportunity for anyone wishing to enhance their leadership skills. Working
within the established Trust Quality Improvement Team, the post holder will be
supported to develop their improvement and project management skills.
Interview Date - 11th January 2023
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
support
the delivery of the readmissions project, as part of the ASPH Main Effort
programme
work in
close collaboration with the clinical leads to engage and enthuse internal and
external partners to embrace a new way of working
provide
clear communication, data analysis and presentation of progress
use and champion
established improvement methodology to positively contribute towards the Trusts
culture of continuous improvement.
About us
Ashford and St.
Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000
people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across out two hospitals, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never
been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health
and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional
development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our
patient care.
Please
see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job
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information about joining the ASPH Team
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will
support the Consultant Lead and Senior Case Manager, as part of the ASPH Main
Effort programme, to develop and test a case management approach for patients
who have frequent admissions/ readmissions to hospital.
The post holder will:
Provide project leadership across
divisions and linking to Northwest Surrey colleagues
Work closely with external
stakeholders and system partners to deliver project objectives
Facilitate the development, testing
and implementation of new processes, policies and working practices as part of
the project plan
Provide regular reports, including
key information and metrics to support the delivery of the Readmissions
project, as part of the Main Effort programme
This post offers an
opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop their knowledge and
experience and to further enhance their skills in improvement by working within
the Programme Management Office
The post holder will
support the delivery of clinical quality improvement and redesign projects
closely aligned to the Trust strategic objectives.
Using and championing
quality improvement approaches and a wide range of improvement tools the post
holder will contribute towards the growth of capacity and capability for
improvement across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will
support the Consultant Lead and Senior Case Manager, as part of the ASPH Main
Effort programme, to develop and test a case management approach for patients
who have frequent admissions/ readmissions to hospital.
The post holder will:
Provide project leadership across
divisions and linking to Northwest Surrey colleagues
Work closely with external
stakeholders and system partners to deliver project objectives
Facilitate the development, testing
and implementation of new processes, policies and working practices as part of
the project plan
Provide regular reports, including
key information and metrics to support the delivery of the Readmissions
project, as part of the Main Effort programme
This post offers an
opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop their knowledge and
experience and to further enhance their skills in improvement by working within
the Programme Management Office
The post holder will
support the delivery of clinical quality improvement and redesign projects
closely aligned to the Trust strategic objectives.
Using and championing
quality improvement approaches and a wide range of improvement tools the post
holder will contribute towards the growth of capacity and capability for
improvement across the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a health-related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills
- Post graduate level qualification or equivalent training /development and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in an acute NHS environment
- Change management experience
- Experience of building personal and professional credibility with senior managers
- Evidence of effective team building
- Evidence of influencing skills
- Experience of data analysis and audit processes to ensure service quality and drive improvement
- Demonstrate experience of effective leadership and role modelling
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex pathways and MDT working Operational experience within an acute healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local health quality and safety standards
- How to work collaboratively with internal and external partners to create successful change
- Innovative, resourceful and self-motivated.
- Knowledge and awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support diverse needs and human rights
Desirable
- Project management methodologies eg PRINCE2
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to self-development
- Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
- Ability to influence
- Adaptability/ flexibility
- Professionalism
- Sensitivity
- Reliability
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to prioritise
Skills
Essential
- Leadership
- Change management
- Performs well under pressure
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Good negotiation skills
- IT skills, including MS Office and handling of data
- Clear presentation of plans and data to drive improvement
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate honesty, reliability and trustworthiness
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity and Trust Values
- Must be able to demonstrate that you put patients first by:
- Offering to help
- Making everyone feel special
- Showing kindness and respect
- Apologising when things go wrong
- Take personal responsibility by:
- Smiling and being welcoming
- Having the courage to challenge
- Continuously learning and improving
- Performing your duties to the best of your abilities
- Have passion for excellence by:
- Striving to be the best
- Going the extra mile
- Being bold and ambitious
- Leading by example
- Have pride in our team by:
- Celebrating our diversity
- Looking after colleagues
- Delivering what we promise
- Celebrating our achievements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a health-related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills
- Post graduate level qualification or equivalent training /development and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in an acute NHS environment
- Change management experience
- Experience of building personal and professional credibility with senior managers
- Evidence of effective team building
- Evidence of influencing skills
- Experience of data analysis and audit processes to ensure service quality and drive improvement
- Demonstrate experience of effective leadership and role modelling
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex pathways and MDT working Operational experience within an acute healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local health quality and safety standards
- How to work collaboratively with internal and external partners to create successful change
- Innovative, resourceful and self-motivated.
- Knowledge and awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support diverse needs and human rights
Desirable
- Project management methodologies eg PRINCE2
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to self-development
- Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
- Ability to influence
- Adaptability/ flexibility
- Professionalism
- Sensitivity
- Reliability
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to prioritise
Skills
Essential
- Leadership
- Change management
- Performs well under pressure
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Good negotiation skills
- IT skills, including MS Office and handling of data
- Clear presentation of plans and data to drive improvement
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate honesty, reliability and trustworthiness
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity and Trust Values
- Must be able to demonstrate that you put patients first by:
- Offering to help
- Making everyone feel special
- Showing kindness and respect
- Apologising when things go wrong
- Take personal responsibility by:
- Smiling and being welcoming
- Having the courage to challenge
- Continuously learning and improving
- Performing your duties to the best of your abilities
- Have passion for excellence by:
- Striving to be the best
- Going the extra mile
- Being bold and ambitious
- Leading by example
- Have pride in our team by:
- Celebrating our diversity
- Looking after colleagues
- Delivering what we promise
- Celebrating our achievements
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.
