The post holder will contribute to the strategic development of performance related processes, advising operational teams as appropriate and assisting with Trust planning documents. They will provide appropriate managerial leadership to ensure continued improving performance against internal and national targets. They will be involved in Independent Sector contracting & ongoing management of patient flow & recording of activity, ensuring services deliver value for money at every stage of the contracting process. The post holder will be required to deputise for the Director of Performance and Planning when appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Motivated & motivate to consistently improve delivery against performance metrics. Managing the RTT validation team, providing leadership & knowledge to improve performance.

To be responsible for producing weekly & monthly board reports ensuring all data is accurate and in date.

Chair weekly performance meetings in the absence of the Director of Performance and Planning.

To be responsible for the expert/detailed analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) pertaining to the Trust and Divisional Board Report & make appropriate recommendations based on improvement opportunities

To lead the negotiation & review of service contracts to ensure that the Trust receives high quality, efficient and cost-effective services that meet Trust business and regulatory requirements.

Plan & assist the implementation of projects to modernise services & to improve working practices to meet organisational and service delivery plans.

Monitor service improvement programmes & associated work streams that support specific patient pathways. Ensure collaborative partnership working with other NHS Trusts, CCGs and partners across the health economy, as required.

About us

Why colleagues think we are a great place to work!

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Desirable

• Education and training to degree level or equivalent
• Recognised leadership and/or management qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of general management of performance, including a track record of referral to treatment pathways and performance improvements
• Experience of working with operational teams to improve services
• Experience of managing administrative and support staff

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

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