Deputy Service Director for Patient Flow

7 months ago


Hailsham, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust Full time

Are you an experienced leader, currently managing delivery of operational services at an 8b level or above, with a keen interest in implementing transformative change? Are you passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for service users and their families?

We're excited to announce a 12-month secondment opportunity for a dynamic and experienced operational leader to lead our Patient Flow team across Sussex. Reporting into the Managing Director for Patient Flow you will lead and develop the services relating to clinical bed management for adults and older adults, including those with dementia.

As a member of the leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trust, be part of the transformation programmes and make a real difference to the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can have a positive impact and create a better future for those affected by mental illness - we would love to hear from you

Working closely with the Managing Director for Patient Flow you will lead and develop the services relating to clinical bed management for adults and older adults, including those with dementia.

**The postholder will also**:
provide the senior operational leadership and management for the Bed Management and MDIST teams and oversee the operational development of the Discharge Hubs.

work closely with the other Deputy Service Directors, the wider Divisional Leadership Teams and other SPFT services as well as external partners.

be expected to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services including the effective and efficient management of all staff from all disciplines and health and social care resources to specifically deliver on the following key areas:
Please see the job description for a further information and detail regarding responsibilities for this role.

Sussex Partnership provides mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

**Living and working in Sussex**:
Travel easily between coast and countryside; with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns, there’s always new experiences to be enjoyed

Embrace city life with great access to Brighton and London

With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK, there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which positively impacts the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part-time hours, flexible start/finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

**Your benefits**:
Excellent NHS Pension

Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

Access to a host of NHS discount schemes (Blue Light Card, Health Service discounts, discounted petrol etc.)

A position within a trust rated as ‘Outstanding’ for caring and ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, where 82% agree that care for patients is our top priority

Free parking on-site

Access to full psychological support, via our internal well-being team

Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

**Job Description**:
The post holder will work closely with other Managing Directors, Service Directors, Clinical Directors and Directors of Nursing and Governance to enable the Trust to meet its overarching strategic goals as an organisation.

The successful applicant will establish and maintain effective and strategic relationships with a complex range of internal and external stakeholders, including other divisions and corporate teams, local community groups, ICS/ICB, Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Primary Care Networks and NHS England.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering local and national targets, reducing waiting times, improving access to our services and achieving the Trust's long-term strategy within available budgets.

The successful applicant will lead, empower and engage a workforce of clinical and non-clinical staff to deliver exceptional care and will be responsible for all aspects of human resources management.

The post holder will manage the divisional budget, ensuring that targets are met and that budget is spent to achieve the greatest benefit for the people we serve by demonstrating value for money.

The post holder will lead the development of annual and long-term strategic plans for the division with the Clinical Director, Director of Nursing and Governance, the divisional leadership team and corporate teams and contribute to the overarching Trust annual plan.

The post holder will be required to participate in the Trust director on-call rota.



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