Job summary
The Derbyshire Division of East Midlands Ambulance Service are seeking applications from experienced senior clinical/quality leads, to join us on our improvement journey. You will be a registered clinician, although not necessarily from an ambulance background, with significant experience of leading a quality agenda at a senior level.
Main duties of the job
This role will support the Trust's approach to quality assurance, quality improvement and identifies priorities in the five domains of quality, aligned with the Care Quality Commission regulatory framework; caring, responsive, effective, well-led and safe.
The focus of this role is to provide Divisional oversight for and coordinate the delivery of the quality improvement across Derbyshire, delivering the EMAS strategy. Whilst this role is accountable to the Divisional Director in terms of setting overall objectives and priorities, this role will work closely and proactively with their respective Heads of Operations, who operationally lead their service areas. They will also provide professional leadership for the Divisional teams of Divisional Senior Clinical Leader (DSCL) and Specialist Practitioner (SP) roles, acting as the Division's clinical and quality lead.
The Divisional Senior Manager (Quality) will take the lead coordinating role in the development of clinical and quality improvement plans, linking Divisional priorities with other business areas such as Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, the Medical Directorate and Education.
About us
This role is responsible for the strategic aspects of Divisional quality improvement, supporting the remainder of the leadership structure which is focused on the reactive / dynamic aspects of service delivery. The role, along with the Divisional Director and Heads of Operations, is a key interface with external stakeholders and partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is also accountable for a broad range of shared responsibilities to support leadership of the Division as defined by the Divisional Director, working as part of the Divisional Senior Leadership Team. The role will have a responsibility for managing and planning for delivery of contractual quality targets, quality standards and the implementation of clinical efficiency programmes.
Operationally the role will work across 5 days and provide senior manager (tactical) on call cover as part of our overall command structure, to ensure consistent delivery of services across the 7 days and 24hr period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is also accountable for a broad range of shared responsibilities to support leadership of the Division as defined by the Divisional Director, working as part of the Divisional Senior Leadership Team. The role will have a responsibility for managing and planning for delivery of contractual quality targets, quality standards and the implementation of clinical efficiency programmes.
Operationally the role will work across 5 days and provide senior manager (tactical) on call cover as part of our overall command structure, to ensure consistent delivery of services across the 7 days and 24hr period.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level management -qualification (or studying for) or equivalent experience
- Appropriate clinical (Paramedic, Nurse, AHP) qualification with current professional registration e.g. HCPC
- Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce re-design
Experience
Essential
- Track record of achievement in the planning of quality improvement gained over at least two years
- Experience of people management issues in relation to managing clinical performance and conduct
- Good understanding of the CQC core standards and meeting a high level of compliance
- Understanding of the responsibilities of Divisional leadership (operational, clinical, command) teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level management -qualification (or studying for) or equivalent experience
- Appropriate clinical (Paramedic, Nurse, AHP) qualification with current professional registration e.g. HCPC
- Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce re-design
Experience
Essential
- Track record of achievement in the planning of quality improvement gained over at least two years
- Experience of people management issues in relation to managing clinical performance and conduct
- Good understanding of the CQC core standards and meeting a high level of compliance
- Understanding of the responsibilities of Divisional leadership (operational, clinical, command) teams
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Derbyshire Divisional Headquarters
Raynesway Ambulance Station
Megaloughton Lane
DE21 7BR
Employer's website
https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
