Operational Clinical Service Lead
- Employer
- Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Chester
- Salary
- £50,952 to £57,349 per annum
- Closing date
- 16 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 8A
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Neighbourhood Care Group within the Front Door portfolio. We are looking for suitable candidate with excellent communication and analytical skills. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Head of Clinical Services to support the Head of Clinical Service to lead a dynamic portfolio including GP Out of Hours, Single Point of Access and Dermatology.
This will be a busy but stimulating job we are looking for a highly motivated candidate with previous experience of managing competing demands and supporting services users and carers who have complex needs.
The position is permanent and full time. There will be an opportunity for personal and professional development as well as support from peers and your line manager. If a key leadership role appeals to you with the opportunity to really make a difference to the people we care for, then this is an excellent opportunity.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of patient care. The post-holder will be expected to identify and implement initiatives to improve services, with delegated responsibility from the Head of Clinical Services, and lead designated projects to ensure key performance targets (clinical, operational and financial) are met.The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Leads to ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered within the portfolio.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of �13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Redesmere
Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
373-NBH0696
This will be a busy but stimulating job we are looking for a highly motivated candidate with previous experience of managing competing demands and supporting services users and carers who have complex needs.
The position is permanent and full time. There will be an opportunity for personal and professional development as well as support from peers and your line manager. If a key leadership role appeals to you with the opportunity to really make a difference to the people we care for, then this is an excellent opportunity.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of patient care. The post-holder will be expected to identify and implement initiatives to improve services, with delegated responsibility from the Head of Clinical Services, and lead designated projects to ensure key performance targets (clinical, operational and financial) are met.The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Leads to ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered within the portfolio.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of �13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualifications to degree level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent post graduate validated courses and experience
- ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of modern service delivery and national plans for health and social care
- Budget management
- Understanding of project management methodology and approaches
- Understanding of service improvement tools and techniques
- Knowledge of clinical governance and the Health Care Standards
- Knowledge of the relationship between Commissioners, Providers, Local Authority and third sector
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of considerable management experience underpinned by in depth study and experiential learning e.g. experience of working in a clinical setting at a senior level, i.e. Team Leader or above.
- Evidence of leadership and change management
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Research and Audit
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Redesmere
Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
373-NBH0696
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