Paediatric Service Transfer Programme Manager

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Job overview

This role offers an opportunity to be part of the dynamic radiotherapy team at UCLH. The post-holder will be a core member of the Radiotherapy Services team leading on the delivery of the transfer of the paediatric services programme. Leading on ensuring that all staff and partners in the programme deliver agreed actions and deadlines and work with divisions, corporate services (including finance) in the development of business cases for the programme. UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence.

The post holder will ensure that their work delivers a high-quality service that is patient focused, maximises the potential of all available resources and fosters an atmosphere of innovation and continuous improvement in accordance with Clinical Governance standards. The post holder will work to ensure that the programme develops in line with key Trust Priorities.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be a core member of the Radiotherapy Services team leading on the delivery of the transfer of the paediatric services programme.
Leading on ensuring that all staff and partners in the programme deliver agreed actions and deadlines.
Work with divisions, corporate services (including finance) in the development of business cases for the programme.
Establishing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners in the delivery of the programme providing management support and advice.
Leadership of staff within the transfer of the paediatric services programme including leadership and management trainees
Being a lead strategic link person for a designated division/s to support the development and delivery of the programme priorities.
Ensuring robust governance and risk management processes in relation to the services within the remit of the role.
Articulate a vision of the programme and communicate to all staff disciplines what has to be done to achieve this vision.
Dissemination of information to medical, clinical physics, radiography staff, and other healthcare professionals both in the internally within the trust, externally to all stakeholders, as well as nationally and internationally via presentations and publications.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Radiotherapy services at UCLH are delivered across two departments. The Trust is one of two sites delivering PBT across the NHS. The photon department has around 2000 patients accessing the service annually, 10% of which is paediatric and teenage and young adults (TYA) The PBT department will see around 650 NHS patients and about 200 privately funded patients a year.

The PBT service is one of two national referral centres for paediatric, TYA and adult cohorts, the paediatric and TYA referrals into the photon service are local as well a national referrals from Oxford, Southampton and will now include the South Thames cohort of paediatric patients, which is estimated to be an additional 65 patients per annum.

The department delivers radiotherapy services for a broad spectrum of cancers comprising of common cancers as well as specialist treatments including a paediatric and adolescent workload, brachytherapy and isotope work, total body irradiation and sarcoma, neurological and head and neck radiotherapy. The department is delivering SABR treatment, as well as being designated as the main centre in the south for cranial SRS. There are also close relationships with the academic department in nuclear medicine and the academic department of oncology, which has a major research interest in targeted molecular radiotherapy.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent (or able to demonstrate equivalent level of equivalent experience)
• Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy radiographer.
• Extensive knowledge of health care services

Desirable criteria

• Masters qualification or equivalent (or working towards same)
• Clinical experience in Radiotherapy.
• Participation in audit/clinical governance.
• Knowledge and experience of project management using tools

Experience

Essential criteria

• Work in a large and complex organisation (public or private)
• Relevant programme management experience with track record of delivery
• Experience of designing and executing and managing complex, large-scale projects
• Use excellent communication skills to relate confidently across all professional boundaries to Trust staff and external contacts.
• Knowledge and understanding gained through experience of • Techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes • Problem solving techniques • Change management techniques • Quality improvement techniques • Stakeholder management and communications • Risk management and issue resolution • Experience of service redesign and development
• Experience of operating through influence and networks rather than direct authority
• Experience of leadership of complex teams including the development, empowerment and engagement of staff.
• Significant experience of working with partners and stakeholders in delivering sensitive changes to services
• A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of projects
• Demonstrable record of successful line management of staff and proven team leadership and motivational skills.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of management experience within the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• High standard of written work including creation of formal reports and/or business cases
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Developed communication skills including negotiation with a proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• IT literate including extensive knowledge of Microsoft office and interoperability

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Plan, prioritise and organise own and programme workload.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
• Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting the health and public sector
• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development.
• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
• Able to work flexibly across multiple projects as required and deal with inheriting and managing ambiguity

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 504.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)