About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Surgery Care Group
As a key member of the specialty triumvirate team you are jointly responsible with the Clinical Lead and Matron for the provision of safe, effective and efficient services within your area of responsibility reporting to the General Manager.
The Clinical Services Manager (CSM) is accountable to the relevant General Manager, to support the effective and efficient operational management of the Directorate, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care services and effective use of the resources available.
This will include working closely with the clinical team to manage the day-to-day operational issues in the specialties. This may also include the effective co-ordination and, where appropriate, management of budgets (including income) and agreed performance objectives and contracts as well as working closely with Clinical Leads and the Matron on business planning and the development and continuous improvement of patient care processes.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
To manage the operational aspects of the specialties encompassing the management of all resources and the monitoring and achievement of agreed performance objectives within the context of National and Trust frameworks. In conjunction with Clinical Leads and Matrons to consider, plan and implement change to ensure continuous service and efficiency improvements to enhance the patient care services provided by the Directorate. Line Management of other members of the Directorate management support team as required. You will be required to work Trustwide and therefore have access to a vehicle and be able to travel for 2 days a week to acute/CDC sites.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description Job responsibilities
As a key member of the specialty triumvirate team you are jointly responsible with the Clinical Lead and Matron for the provision of safe, effective and efficient services within your area of responsibility reporting to the General Manager.
The Clinical Services Manager (CSM) is accountable to the relevant General Manager, to support the effective and efficient operational management of the Directorate, ensuring delivery of high quality patient care services and effective use of the resources available.
This will include working closely with the clinical team to manage the day to day operational issues in the specialties. This may also include the effective co-ordination and, where appropriate, management of budgets (including income) and agreed performance objectives and contracts as well as working closely with Clinical Leads and the Matron on business planning and the development and continuous improvement of patient care processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First degree (BSc or BA) or equivalent experience Evidence of CPD and commitment to future career development
Desirable
Project Management Quality Service improvement an Redesign Clinical qualification
Previous Experience Essential
Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior management level Experience of successfully operating against quality standards eg CQC Experience of developing and managing high performing teams Proven track record of successful financial management Proven track record of monitoring and delivering to healthcare targets Experience of successfully delivering major service change projects and programmes within a healthcare setting Performance management skills and experience Experience of producing reports, data analysis and performance information Experience of developing and implementing service plans, standard operating procedures, and business cases
Desirable
Experience of reporting on complex performance management information Experience of working within theatres/ surgical services
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes Essential
Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce redesign In depth understanding of clinical governance management Knowledge and experience of information governance and data protection Ability to communicate at all levels verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive Ability to make sound judgements and informed decisions Ability to interpret national polices and guidance and apply locally High level of interpersonal skills Creative thinker with solution focused approach to problem solving Self motivated and able to work on own initiative Ability to effectively prioritise, meet deadlines Organised, methodical, completer finisher Committed to creating high performing teams and services with a continuous improvement focus Effective team worker Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Ability to commute across all four hospital sites on a weekly basis .
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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Trust-Wide
Greetwell Road/Sibsey Road
Lincoln/Boston
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)