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This is an exciting opportunity to step up into a senior leadership role within Sutton Health and Care (SHC) for a period of 3-6 months (fixed term).
This interim post as the Planned Care Senior Manager at 8B level, requires a strategic and senior leadership operational fous with performance and financial acumen.
The role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, will line manage the planned care managers and leaders across SHC to include MSK, respiratory, heart failure, podiatry, neurotherapy, adult early supported discharge, Parkinson's disease and ASLT, dietetics, diabetes, sexual health and HIV.
The role will also be instrumental in driving forward transformational change across teams in relation to the NHS Framework - 78% waiting list target, working closely with SHCs business analyst (line management) and the single point of referral to provide assurance that teams are robustly and actively monitoring their waiting list and on top of their performance in relation to both urgent and routine treatment.
The role will also lead on the digital transformation of the planned care teams; EMIS and iPlato and work closely with the Integrated Leadership Teams Director lead for digital to ensure that SHCs are using digital technology to drive forward improvement in waiting list management.
The successful post holder needs to be ready for an immediate start, with approval from their line manager, and be available to work 5 days a week.
- Be responsible for the good operational delivery (leadership and management) of the planned care teams, BI and single point of referral within the role portfolio
- Take responsibility for transformational development/change management, under the lead direction of the Chief Operating Officer and relevant ICS commissioner
- Take the lead for the digital transformation of planned care teams under the lead direction of the Chief Operating Officer and Integrated Care Lead for digital transformation
- Ensure the 2 services KPIs are achieved in line with the service specification, escalating concerns to the Chief Operating Officer
- Be responsible for budgetary management, recruitment and retention and other aspects of staff and service delivery ensuring the services function at their most efficient.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Sutton Health and Care (SHC) is an innovative joint venture between local partner health and social care organisations, which sees Sutton Community Services fully integrated to support the deliver a new care model for the people of Sutton. Hosted by Epsom and St Helier University NHS Trust the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the patient. An Alliance Board representing all partners has been formulated to support consensus decision making.
We pride ourselves on having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values & vision and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
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