NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
Head of CHC - Operational Lead
Agenda for Change - Band 8b
Permanent Full Time Vacancy
Based in Acton House, Worcester or St Owen's, Hereford.
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.
HWICB are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic expert in CHC in this dynamic and rewarding role. The role is designed to take the operational lead for delivering the strategic direction and delivery/performance of the busy Clinical Operational All-Age Continuing Healthcare service across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The post holder will work collaboratively with other Heads of CHC Service and Associate Director of Nursing for CHC, as part of an innovative Leadership team which is part of NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (HWICB).
In return, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where we work with staff to provide opportunities for you to reach your full potential and to develop a rewarding career within an exciting and evolving environment. We aim to enable our employees to achieve a positive work-life balance through a blend of collaborative workplace attendance combined with regular home working. Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of attractive benefits including:
1. Employee Assistance programmes and access to a wealth of on-line health and wellbeing support
2. Competitive NHS Pension Scheme
3. Comprehensive opportunities to learn new skills and to develop your career within a caring and inclusive environment
4. Generous holiday entitlement, which increases in line with service. There is also the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
5. Flexible working patterns to support individuals work-life balance (Hybrid Working)
If you are an enthusiastic, inclusive individual committed to supporting others then we could be the organisation to help you flourish.
Please note we operate a 3-month probationary period for new appointments.
Job Description
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on roles and responsibilities.
As the Head of CHC Operational Lead, the post holder will take direct managerial leadership for delivering a high quality, effective and efficient CHC service with a clear focus on person-centred care with consistency and quality in the application of the National Framework as well as service development, transformation, and financial accountability.
They will work with all stakeholders to ensure service planning and developments reflect identified local needs. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and management of the CHC Operational service which includes the CHC process from referral to verification, Fast Tracks, DTA and pathway 4 discharges.
The post holder will adhere to locally agreed quality, performance and financial targets and will be responsible for regularly reporting progress against the corporate and operational objectives.
The post holder will lead and manage a large and diverse team including Clinical Leads and Clinical Team leaders across the Assessment and Fast Track team.
The post will be responsible for actively working to support the achievement of our Efficiency programme whilst maintaining a high-quality continuing healthcare service.
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