Job summary
The base for this role is negotiable and can be located at any of the ICB bases
This is a great opportunity
for an experienced manager to both assist and provide leadership in the
transformation of stroke services across Humber and North Yorkshire playing a
key role within the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Stroke Delivery
Network.
Integrated
Stroke Delivery Networks (ISDNs) are the key vehicle for transforming stroke
care across the country. ISDNs work with partners from across their regions to
help prevent stroke, improve diagnosis and improve access to treatment in 24/7
specialist stroke units.
The successful
post holder will work alongside designated clinical leads, along the length of
the stroke treatment and care pathway from responding to suspected onset of a
stroke, though to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
The role will also
include leading stroke prevention initiatives (working in collaboration with
Humber and North Yorkshire Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Network).
There is both a
mature work programme of community based initiatives which target the quality
of life of individuals after a stroke, including access to rehabilitation,
support (both for individuals who have had a stroke and the staff whose role(s)
provide support to them).
A number of
these projects are collaborative arrangements with neighbouring ISDNs, which
presents an opportunity to develop a regional perspective of service provision.
Main duties of the job
In addition to
working with and alongside statutory NHS/ Local Authority services, Humber and
North Yorkshire ISDN also has a positive and proactive working partnership with
third sector organisations such as the Stroke Association and has newly
developed collaboration with individuals who have had a stroke and/or their
carers.
Projects will
also include working with ambulance services and receiving hospitals regarding
access to hyper acute stroke centres and the imaging and treatment pathways
within these centres and if appropriate, referral onto specialist centres
which provide mechanical thrombectomy services.
Proactive
support for the post holder will be provided by other team members which
include four clinical leads.
The key focus of this role is
to:
Support
the development and implementation of the HCV ISDN Portfolio and to lead on
specific programmes and projects as required.
Support
the development and implementation of the HCV ISDN programme engaging with
stakeholders across the health and care system.
Support
collaboration and innovation in stroke care
To
work closely with other stakeholders across the health and care system to
design and deliver our stroke ambitions.
The
postholder will need to be flexible in their approach to work, and able to move
easily between different programmes of work at different levels of detail being
able to work with information at service details through to strategic plans/
planning.
About us
Humber and North Yorkshire
Clinical Network team is hosted within the Humber and North Yorkshire Community
Collaborative. The team(s) are small, but very supportive and encourage a team
approach to problem solving etc.
This is an
opportunity for the right individual to combine the benefits of working on
their own initiative within the context of a great team and working to a
national agenda/ priority.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work
autonomously in interpreting national guidance and policies as lead for a
specific portfolio in the HCV ISDN programmes and projects and in delivery of
the programme, suggesting and contributing to improvements in health and care
integration and transformation ambitions.
To work
autonomously and also support the HCV ISDN Manager in the delivery of the ISDN
work Programme, engaging with appropriate stakeholders from across the health
and care system.
To work
independently and also support the ISDN Manager in the formulation and delivery
of place based working across Humber, Coast & Vale, where appropriate.
To work
closely with other stakeholders across the health and care system to deliver
improvements in performance across the ISDN portfolio.
To lead
and manage project delivery within the ISDN Programme and manage
interdependencies with projects being delivered by any of the wider partners;
including with commissioners and providers, as well as the Voluntary and
Community Sector, to support the delivery of the whole system transformation
and integration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work
autonomously in interpreting national guidance and policies as lead for a
specific portfolio in the HCV ISDN programmes and projects and in delivery of
the programme, suggesting and contributing to improvements in health and care
integration and transformation ambitions.
To work
autonomously and also support the HCV ISDN Manager in the delivery of the ISDN
work Programme, engaging with appropriate stakeholders from across the health
and care system.
To work
independently and also support the ISDN Manager in the formulation and delivery
of place based working across Humber, Coast & Vale, where appropriate.
To work
closely with other stakeholders across the health and care system to deliver
improvements in performance across the ISDN portfolio.
To lead
and manage project delivery within the ISDN Programme and manage
interdependencies with projects being delivered by any of the wider partners;
including with commissioners and providers, as well as the Voluntary and
Community Sector, to support the delivery of the whole system transformation
and integration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHSE, provider and commissioning organisations and the broader health and care system
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification and/or training
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of stroke services and pathways
- Experience of successfully leading change management initiatives and specific change projects
- Experience of producing robust business plans
- Experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels and across a wide variety of agencies
- Significant experience of public and patient involvement in service planning
Desirable
- Management experience in different health/social care settings
- Operational management experience
- Experience of contract negotiation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to work to competing demands and challenging deadlines
- Able to work effectively in a changing environment
- Ability to understand and analyse highly complex information, develop options, and present these clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Intermediate Keyboard Skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office systems
- Demonstrate a forward thinking and innovative approach to health and well-being
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
- A positive approach which encourages, innovates and supports staff and colleagues
- Self aware
- Personal resilience
- Occasionally dealing with patient level information which will be highly emotional or distressing
- Ability to make decisions within the remit of the role
- Able to commute effectively across the CCG area
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of managing a budget
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHSE, provider and commissioning organisations and the broader health and care system
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification and/or training
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of stroke services and pathways
- Experience of successfully leading change management initiatives and specific change projects
- Experience of producing robust business plans
- Experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels and across a wide variety of agencies
- Significant experience of public and patient involvement in service planning
Desirable
- Management experience in different health/social care settings
- Operational management experience
- Experience of contract negotiation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to work to competing demands and challenging deadlines
- Able to work effectively in a changing environment
- Ability to understand and analyse highly complex information, develop options, and present these clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Intermediate Keyboard Skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office systems
- Demonstrate a forward thinking and innovative approach to health and well-being
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
- A positive approach which encourages, innovates and supports staff and colleagues
- Self aware
- Personal resilience
- Occasionally dealing with patient level information which will be highly emotional or distressing
- Ability to make decisions within the remit of the role
- Able to commute effectively across the CCG area
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of managing a budget
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.
