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Job overview
The post sits within the Pathology Senior Management & Leadership Team and will provide operational leadership and management to the Pathology Directorate and its associated workforce and services. The post holder will directly operationally manage Pathology Service across four sites; the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital, Worthing Hospital and St Richards Hospital. The post holder will operationally deputise for the Head of Pathology. The post holder will promote effective governance and ensure the department delivers the highest standard of service. Responsible for ensuring all clinical and non-clinical performance indicators, targets and objectives are met in line with national and local standards. The post holder will contribute to the development, delivery and translation of Divisional and Trust clinical service strategies, corporate and divisional objectives and the development and implementation of business plans and service developments. The post holder will take a lead role in ensuring that quality, performance, CIP and budgetary targets are monitored, and improvement plans are devised and implemented where necessary to enable compliance. The post holder will develop effective partnerships with internal/external stakeholders ensuring effective liaison and partnership working with commissioners is developed and sustained. Must also be able to promote the merged pathology services at UHSx and integration into the Sussex Pathology Network.
Main duties of the job
Please see job description attached for full details.
Be able to communicate clear/positive messages, translate highly complex information into easy to disseminate communications and able to challenge internal and external parties. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in the health community. Ability to translate service strategy into roust management, financial and business planning activities. Can demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict, including the resolution of complaints. Contribute to and support the management of a Pathology Assurance framework to meet the integrated performance metrics required. Lead in assessing the capacity for demand working with operational and professional leaders in the department. Lead on the implementation of a robust performance management reporting system, including contribution to the divisional strategy. Direct line management for 3 cross-site areas; Support Services, Point of Care and Business Management. Be accountable for the delivery of clinical and technical services within the Directorate. Lead in assessing the capacity and demand for services. Ensure appropriate risk management processes are reviewed and implemented to support Quality Management processes and compliance to regulatory and legislative requirements in Pathology, including UKAS, UKHSA, MHRA, HTA, etc.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key working relationships and the main responsibilities can be found in the detailed job description attached.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
First degree or equivalent in relevant subject. Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS. Extensive up to date knowledge of pathology Evidence of CPD. Masters degree level qualification in Management or Health related subject or equivalent knowledge Experience in a senior management role Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance initiatives. Experience of engagement with workforce colleagues where you have driven strategic plans forward to the point of delivery, establishing clear work priorities, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback. Knowledge and understanding of National Development Strategies, delivery of NHS Healthcare and pathology services. Knowledge understanding of Clinical Governance and risk management systems . Knowledge and understanding of recruitment and retention of staff and experience of successful deployment Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them . Ability to think and plan successfully in a comparable role strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands . A confident and demonstrable track record in using quantitative, qualitative and financial information to inform delivery planning and in monitoring performance Knowledge and experience in the use of human resource policy and procedures.
Desirable criteria
•Project management qualification •Experience of working in an Acute Teaching Trust •Experience of working successfully in a comparable role
Sklls
Essential criteria
•Communicating and translating highly complex information to staff, the directorate board and other parts of the Trust and key stakeholders with clarity and positivity. •Active collaboration with colleagues in the local health community to develop effective multi -agency partnerships. •Develop and maintain effective working relationships particularly within clinical teams of directorate to ascertain problems faced, help implement change to enhance and improve patient care and service continuity. •Occasional conversations with patients, relatives and other stakeholders as a part of management in complaints or RCAs therefore requiring compassion, empathy and understanding whilst delivering potentially difficult subject matter. •Lead in assessing the capacity and demand for pathology services, regularly monitoring productivity to ensure patient flows through the system (diagnostic, RTT and cancer) are safe, effective and deliver high quality outcomes & performance. •Support and/or lead the investigation of complaints/incidents/PA Ls enquiries working with clinical leadership to ensure issues arising from the investigation are suitably addressed as well as the opportunity taken to improve and learn within the services. •Feed into directorate & divisional lead performance management systems, contributing to frequent divisional meetings and reports with accurate and proactive assessments of services. •Contribute to the formulation, planning and development of long-term strategic and operational business plans in line with pathology, divisional and Trust priorities. •Accountable for the delivery of operational performance of the service, supporting the financial, capacity and workforce plans for all areas of services designated, in collaboration with the Senior Management Team. •Empathy, compassion and understanding throughout any and all patient engagement; often at challenging times. •In partnership with divisional leads (clinical and non-clinical) across divisions including finance and HR to contribute to strategic development of the directorate services through local innovation and service improvements. •Planning, delivery and evaluation of the quality improvement initiatives within the designated departments and areas within the remit of this post. •Contribute and be responsible for policy and procedure documents within the Care Group. •Effective delegated budgetary management and budget setting for all departments and services within pathology. •Working to develop CIP plans to ensure services are delivered and resources utilised cost-effectively in collaboration with departmental leadership team. •Actively participate in business cases and bids for capital revenue funding within specific service areas. •Ensure performance indicators relevant to the specific work areas are reported within the Pathology/ Division. •Monitor effective staff communication, information systems and involvement ensuring staff have the opportunity to be involved in and influence the planning and development of services. •Conduct regular reviews of the services in terms of quality and effectiveness, introducing projects to deal with service change, modernisation, CQUINS, CIPS and manage these accordingly. •Monitor effective staff communication, information systems and involvement ensuring staff have the opportunity to be involved in and influence the planning and development of services
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential criteria
•Excellent numeric and analytical skills. •Ability to make sound political judgements and decisions involving highly complex facts. Able to analyse and critique reports, both financial and information based. •Highly developed problem solving skills. •Ability to respond to conflicting demands, work to tight and often changing timescales and deadlines. •Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options and recommend a set of actions. •Ability to mitigate issues and act autonomously, when required, on difficult issues. •Able to capture, manipulate and interpret complex data from a range of sources. •Excellent organisational and prioritising skills. •Ability to manage own work programme and set and prioritise deadlines for others. Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. •Able to contribute to commercial strategy.
Finance Skills
Essential criteria
•Significant business, commercial and financial acumen
Information & Communication Technology Skills
Essential criteria
•Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
People Management & Development
Essential criteria
•Lead the development of enabling culture within Pathology that supports others to succeed and flourish; promoting good staff engagement and satisfaction at all levels of the Department and maintain close working relationships. •Facilitate improved patient safety and experience by actively contributing to processes that lead to improved staff health and wellbeing. •Take decisive and time action to address areas of poor performance, under-achievement and risk to service delivery. •Demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations, including the resolution of complaints which may involve diffusion of hostility and aggression. •Provide clear, visible, responsive and professional leadership to all appropriate staff in Pathology that maximises their effort and potential.
Freedom to Act
Essential criteria
•Ability to work autonomously, liaise and coordinate the Management Team on a day to day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary •Identify and adhere to best practice. •Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role. •Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect these standards
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).setting Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
