About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual for our MSK Service Manager role, working within our ESHT MSK team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and operational delivery of high quality, safe, efficient, and sustainable ESHT MSK services; Adult MSK Physiotherapy, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, Paediatric MSK Physiotherapy, MSK Advanced Practitioner Service, and the ESHT Fracture Liaison service.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the ongoing development of the services through service improvement, innovation and redesign. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of programmes, standards and process to enhance delivery, waiting times, patient access, quality, performance and financial efficiency.
Accountability for the operational performance of services through the collection, analysis and evaluation of key performance, quality, and operational data to ensure key KPIs are met (eg. productivity and efficiency, quality, demand vs capacity)
Responsibility for providing modern corporate leadership under the Assistant Director of Operations and Performance and the Head of Service to a wide range of staff within their services. The emphasis on devolved accountability and enablement of wider leadership opportunities within services will be at the forefront of ESHT MSK senior leadership operational culture.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or proven equivalent experience, skills and knowledge Recognised postgraduate leadership / management qualification or equivalent training and experience Budget management qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD to masters equivalent
Desirable
Professional healthcare qualification, with current registration Additional qualifications relevant to Service speciality ECDL or an equivalent recognised IT qualification
Experience Essential
A broad range of in-depth managerial and/or clinical experience at a senior level in NHS or a similar large complex organisation Demonstrates an ability to critically analyse, problem solve and prioritise Experience of effective management of health care related services Evidence of service delivery and of holding others to account Proven experience of staff management Experience of managing budgets
Desirable
Relevant experience in a similar role in NHS and/or MSK Experience of undertaking service improvement audit Project management
Skills Essential
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver effectively Working knowledge of structure, functions, culture and values of NHS and relationship with other agencies particularly in portfolio areas Innovative leader able to inspire and motivate teams and individuals to the benefit of organisation, staff and patients Well organised critical thinker who is able to organise and direct others Able to present complex information on professional and governance issues to colleagues and those from other professions; management teams, patient and public Evidence of excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to deal with challenging situations with tact and diplomacy Self motivated with ability to motivate others Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook Good analysis and report writing skills Ability to prepare and present information to wider audiences in a professional manner
Desirable
Enhanced skills in clinical specialty.
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Ivy House
Ivy Terrace
Eastbourne
BN21 4QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)