Network Manager - East Midlands Head and Neck Cancer Network
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an engaged and driven Network Manager to drive the development and sustainability of Head and Neck cancer services across the East Midlands.
The post-holder will work within the East Midlands Head & Neck Cancer Network, which is a part of the wider East Midlands Acute Providers network (EMAP). The role is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) - one of the member organisations of the network. The role will be a combination of home and office based, although meetings via Microsoft Teams and in person will be required across the whole Network area. The role is funded by NHS England & Improvement, on behalf of EMAP.
The role supports the Network in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning and service. The role is designed to build a combination of expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery model.
The post holder will report to the Head of Partnerships in UHDB, but will work on a day-to-day basis with professional, clinical and managerial colleagues across the East Midlands. The role is accountable to the East Midlands Head & Neck Cancer Network Chair.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Support the Network to deliver their work programme
* Support delivery of the vision arising from the head and neck services review in East Midlands: to be a nationally/internationally recognised network of excellence for head and neck cancer delivering excellent care and outcomes
Closing Date: 11 November 2024
Interview Date: 25 November 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Job responsibilities
Key elements within the job description include:
* Operational Management of the Network
* Project Management
* Enabling Clinical Leadership
* Enabling Patient and Public Engagement
* Partnership and Cross-Boundary Working
* Promoting Equality and Reducing Inequalities
* The ability to work in a highly politically sensitive environment, and to establish strong credibility with senior clinical colleagues will be vital in this role.
Demonstrable and substantial experience of working in a complex operational clinical network environment, with associated strong understanding of the value and potential of networks are a pre-requisite for this role. Additionally, good knowledge of head, neck and thyroid services, acquired through working experience of the services will be very valuable in the role, along with a strong working knowledge of NHS acute provider organisations across the East Midlands.
Person Specification
* Demonstrable and substantial experience of working in a complex operational clinical network environment, with associated strong understanding of the value and potential of networks
* Good knowledge of head, neck and thyroid services, acquired through working experience of the services.
* A strong working knowledge of NHS acute provider organisations across the East Midlands
* Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
* Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
* Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
* Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
* Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
* Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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