Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing and Allied Health Professionals
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 453-24-6483705
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Fieldhead
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/08/2024
Employer heading
Quality Improvement Lead
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
The post holder will be expected to support the implementation of various projects and new initiatives.
In conjunction with the line manager the post holder is responsible for ensuring the performance targets and key performance indicators are achieved and maintained.
The post holder will maintain, monitor and facilitate the delivery of a high-quality service in the most efficient and effective manner within existing constraints and within the parameters set out within the contracting agreement between Bradford District Care Trust and the Bradford Commissioning Bodies.
The post holder will ensure that standards of practice are maintained through the implementation of the quality agenda, CQC standards, nice guidelines, policies and procedures
Closing- 30th July 20245
Shortlisting- 31st July 2024
Interview- 12th August 2024
Main duties of the job
To work closely with the Child and adolescent mental health service leadership and Management team to implement and undertake quality assurance processes which support safe service delivery to children, young people and families.
To develop processes which support continual learning and service improvement in partnership with key organisations where appropriate.
Communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support the ongoing improvement in partnership working across children’s services.
To identify areas of risk and service need in order to support the development of services in line with population needs, service demand and national and local priorities
The post holder will be responsible for planning and developing the Quality & Improvement agenda in Children’s Services.
The post holder will support a culture that values openness, honesty, rigour where challenge is encouraged.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree level or equivalent qualification
- Current professional registration- RMN or Allied health professionals.
- Evidence of further leadership or management study/or master’s qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous clinical leadership experience
- Experience of report writing and strategy development
- Experience of leading and implementing service change or reconfiguration
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding and knowledge of safeguarding children and adults
- Highly developed knowledge of children’s service at district level, including any management and workforce redesign
- Knowledge of children’s community care service provision.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angie Bethell
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07885988581
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