Allied Health Professional (AHP) Lead For New Hospital Project (NHP)
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Main area AHP Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Initially)
Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week
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Site Leighton Hospital
Town Crewe
Salary £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 19/01/2025 23:59
Interview date 27/01/2025
Job overview
Following news of the successful application of the Trust to join the national New Hospital Programme (NHP), a substantial programme of work is now needed to develop the case, the overall design of the hospital and associated site plus the development of new and transformative operating and workforce models for the future. Working with the Chief Medical Officer, this post will provide senior Allied Health Professional (AHP) leadership for the design of the clinical services and areas, their pathways and processes and workforce requirements.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a senior AHP voice and perspective into a variety of programme activities as required. This may include attendance at weekly project delivery meetings, more formal programme Board meetings and design workshops.
* Working with the Chief Medical Officer, contribute to the development of the strategic outline and outline and full business cases for the Healthier Futures programme.
* Define the clinical strategy and lead the co-design and co-production of a sustainable clinical model that underpins the success of the New Hospital.
* Ensure that the structure of the Healthier Futures programme and its activities promote a clinical view that is representative of all clinical staff across the Trust.
* Work with the Healthier Futures programme engagement lead to ensure that the voice and experience of service users is captured and influences the programme throughout its lifespan.
* Act as a conduit between the Healthier Futures Programme team and all clinical staff within the Trust to share information and access relevant clinical expertise and information as required.
* Manage interdependencies and coordination across stakeholder groups, ensuring effective collaboration and meaningful co-production of optimised clinical pathways.
* Facilitate the application of the latest clinical research and best practice to the challenge of developing a health care facility that can endure for the next 30 years.
* Lead on the development of a AHP clinical workforce model for the new facility.
* As the programme progresses, take a lead role for planning activities related to transition into the new facility.
* Ensure that information relating to project deliverables, risks and issues are effectively communicated between stakeholders and that key performance indicators are monitored and evaluated.
* Foster collaborative and mutually supportive relationships with project leaders and senior stakeholders, assess cross-functional project team capability, provide coaching, and support to improve collaborative development and project results.
* Provide Programme Board with expert advice, guidance, and support on the clinical workstream.
Person specification
Qualifications/Knowledge/Previous Experience
* Previous experience in a senior AHP lead role within the NHS with detailed knowledge and experience relating to current health policy and its impact on the management and development of acute health services.
* Demonstrable track record of the leadership of programmes of work within AHP.
* Other formal qualifications relating to clinical leadership, programme, or project management.
* Experience of programme and project management.
Skills
* Ability to analyse and balance complex service, commercial and political decisions and draw appropriate conclusions.
* Demonstrate evidence of influencing and persuasion skills.
* Experience of the ability to manage change quickly and effectively.
* Excellent reporting writing and presentation skills. Able to present complex information succinctly to a variety of stakeholders.
* Politically aware and sensitive to the profile of the Trust.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to deal confidently with multidisciplinary staff at all levels of an organisation including directors and clinicians.
* Evidence of effective working relationships both inside and outside the organisation.
* Experience in preparing business cases.
Key Messages
* Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
* We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
* All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
* Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
* Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
* Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
* Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
* You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
* We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
* Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set eligibility requirements e.g. minimum salary requirement and skill levels. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. We recommend that you use the information on the Home Office website to check if this role will be eligible.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Julie Love
Job title: Healthier Futures Nurse Lead
Email address: frankie.cameron@mcht.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01270 692727
Additional information: Please contact Project Coordinator Frankie Cameron for more information.
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