Job summary The Head of Service role is required to provide leadership for the Service and ensure effective management and support for staff. There is a responsibility for effective clinical governance arrangements and a requirement to provide advice to the Clinical Chair and Executive Medical Director on matters of clinical policy and practice, staffing, education and training. The Head of Service will be required to work in partnership with other team members in the service, to provide accountability for the quality and performance of the Service. The successful candidate must attend mandatory introductory training courses, including the following; Management of sickness and absence Appraisal training Any other relevant training in line with role. Main duties of the job To provide leadership to all staff within the Service. This will be achieved through effective governance arrangements in the Service that link with both the Trust and Divisional Clinical Governance structures. To ensure effective arrangements for patient safety are in place across the Service. With support from the Divisional Management team, be accountable for the service in terms of: Clinical performance Contractual performance Financial performance Operational performance With the support of the Divisional Management team, lead the strategic development of the service. Represent the Service at relevant meetings both internally and external to the Trust and participate in the agreeing/reviewing of key performance indicators. Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to actively promote effective multi-disciplinary working and collaborative working, ensure effective communication and work in partnership with other teams to achieve shared goals. Raise the profile of the Service within the Trust, with the aim of it being viewed as a service that delivers excellent care to patients by proactively planning and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service for patients. Attend relevant senior management meetings and represent the view of the Service. About us We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary will be based on the grade of the appointed candidate Contract Fixed term Duration 3 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number 214-SRG25-6947367 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed description and main responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed description and main responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Knowledge Requirements Essential Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice Qualifications Essential Registered Practitioner (NMC/GMC) Formal leadership and management training Desirable Post-Graduate Diploma or MSc or equivalent higher professional qualifications in Specialist area Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience to include management /leadership experience Experience in audit, policy development, education and training Desirable Publications Research experience Person Specification Knowledge Requirements Essential Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice Qualifications Essential Registered Practitioner (NMC/GMC) Formal leadership and management training Desirable Post-Graduate Diploma or MSc or equivalent higher professional qualifications in Specialist area Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience to include management /leadership experience Experience in audit, policy development, education and training Desirable Publications Research experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)