Acute and Community Paediatric Service Manager

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We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Recently the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job overview

The Service Manager (SM) for acute and community paediatrics will support the General Manager and Head of Nursing, for Women and Children's Division, in the contribution it will make to the realisation of the Clinical Strategy and future aspirations as the provider of choice for the population of East Sussex

Main duties of the job

The Service Manager for acute and community paediatrics will support the General Manager and Head of Nursing in the development, implementation and maintenance of high quality, safe and sustainable clinical services

The Service Manager will provide leadership under the direction of the General Manager and Head of Nursing for non medical and clinical staff within the CU

Paediatric services are delivered from 3 sites, Acute paediatrics from Conquest and Eastbourne hospitals, community paediatrics (child development service) from Egerton Park View Bexhill ( Child development centre) and Eastbourne Hospital. The SM is required to visit all 3 sites and initially have a higher presence in Bexhill. whilst the service is undergoing transformation.

The SM will ensure administrative systems and processes are effective and efficient ensuring bookings, patient flow, clinic management and theatre utilisation is maximised.

An operational background would be beneficial, with an understanding of NHSE elective care services, paediatric service provision and change management processes.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or proven equivalent experience, skills and knowledge
• Recognised postgraduate leadership / management qualification or equivalent training and experience.
• Budget management qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD to masters equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Professional healthcare qualification, with current registration
• Additional qualifications relevant to CU speciality
• ECDL or an equivalent recognised IT qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• A broad range of in-depth managerial and/or clinical experience at a senior level in NHS or a similar large complex organisation.
• Demonstrates an ability to critically analyse, problem solve and prioritise.
• Experience of effective management of health care related services
• Evidence of service delivery and of holding others to account
• Proven experience of staff management
• Experience of managing budgets.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant experience in a similar role in NHS
• Experience of undertaking service improvement audit
• Project Management

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download

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