We are looking for a strong, motivated and organised individual to lead a brand new Neurosurgical Operational Delivery Network (ODN) covering the Northwest of England. This new network will develop and grow over future months, working closely between the three Neurosurgical Centres in the NW of England (based in Salford, Liverpool and Preston) to agree and deliver a workplan that satisfies the national commissioning agenda for this service area, and helps improve service delivery for patients requiring Neurosurgical care.

You will have a strong track record of delivery together with an uncompromising focus on quality, service improvement and collaboration.

This post, and the network, will be hosted by Salford Care Organisation (part of the Northern Care Alliance) but will work closely between the Neurosurgical centres and commissioners.

Main duties of the job

As a Network Manager for the Neuro Surgery Network, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective network, supporting clinicians and commissioning managers and staff across the North West region in monitoring and reporting the performance of the services, and creating local action plans to maintain access for all patients within the region.

The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and well-co-ordinated neurosurgery network capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements, ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.

The post holder will define current processes, facilitate discussions and advise colleagues as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery.

About us

This post is hosted by Salford Care Organisation. Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

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

• Masters level education or equivalent level of experience at senior level
• Further management training / qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD with some relevance to the role

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas
• Understanding of background aims of current healthcare policy
• Experience of budgetary management
• Experience of effective working across organisational boundaries

Desirable

• Experiences of working with NHS clinical staff

Skills

Essential

• Outstanding Verbal and written communication
• Analysis of complex information
• Team management and leadership
• Ability to exert influence and change style according to need
• Ability to work without direct supervision and deliver under own steam

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mayo Building, Salford Royal

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

236-SCO-AC359-23-A