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Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff Midlands Neurosurgery Operational Delivery Network AmbassadorBand 7Main area Midlands Neurosurgery Operational Delivery Network Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (The post-holder will remain an employee of their employing organisation.) Hours 18.75 hours per week (4 Part Time Roles - 18.75 Hours Per Week) Job ref 164-6908190-B Site Trust Headquarters, 3rd Floor, City Hospital Town Nottingham Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/07/2025 23:59 Job overviewApplicants must be employed with an Acute Trust based in the Midlands and work within the Neurosurgical Department.The roles will be appointed for a period of 9 months. The notice period will be 3 months. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is the host provider for the Network team. The post-holder will remain an employee of their employing organisation. The duties and responsibilities of the post will however be undertaken in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and practices of the trust that they are based with, which may be amended from time to time Main duties of the job- To support the implementation quality and service improvement initiatives in the Midlands Neurosurgery Network in conjunction with other members of the Network Team including representative clinicians and allied health professionals. - To disseminate network developments and plans to colleagues within the Trust and external stakeholders. - To act as a point of contact for Trust quality and service improvement leads and Trust team on network developments such as pathway redesign, resolve challenges with pathways and support new initiatives within the ODN priority plans. - To support the proactive development and implementation of local and regional quality and service improvement projects and improvements within Neurosurgery establishing clear links with key staff and groups acting as a conduit for the network. Working for our organisationPosts will be based at Trusts across the Midlands and not within NUH. Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe individual will be working with the Neurosurgery Clinical Lead and Operational Manager within their delegated Trust, however theses posts are reporting directly to the Neurosurgery ODN. To participate in and support the Network Quality and Service Improvement Group.To promote service redesign and change management methodology working with GIRFT, Neurosurgery Specification and NHSE leads.To support the delivery of training within trusts in conjunction with members of the Network management team.To collate relevant quality and service improvement data and provide summative reports and presentations as required to evidence base key outcomes for patients and to inform business cases.To support the implementation of the Network work plan, self-assessment process, quality and service improvement programme and any other agreed work streams. To support the development of relevant Network policies and procedures in association with the Network team and key stakeholders.To support the network team to maximise operational effectiveness and consistency, ensure equitable access to services, improve the quality of care and manage patient flows across the network.Work with patient groups to improve quality of care and to compile patient stories and work with governance teams dealing with serious untoward incidents. Person specificationTraining and Qualification• Educated to Degree/Masters level of study in Health related topic • Experienced allied health professional or nurse in Neurosurgery • Relevant professional qualification and registration • Experienced clinical manager and leader Working with Others• Works collaboratively, encouraging network member engagement and involvement, creating an environment where others have the opportunity to contribute. Skills• A clear commitment to delivering quality patient focussed care. • Experience of facilitating group discussion and encouraging shared learning. • Ability to write and deliver regional reports and presentations. • Effective time management with flexible approach to deliver requirements of the role. • Applies appropriate values and behaviours. • Ability to deliver audits on services. • Resilient and adaptive to changing pace and priorities for work delivery. Experience• Experience in quality and service improvement methods and redesign methodology. • Appreciation of organisations/network culture. • Understanding of NHSE policy and processes. • Proven ability to lead and manage change, service activity and development within a large and complex organisation. • Detailed understanding and experience of the operation of acute hospitals and the wider health economy. • Experience of establishing and leading multidisciplinary/professional teams • Experience of / ability to design, deliver and evaluate training to large and small groups of diverse health professional groups. • Experience of conducting clinical audits through data analysis and research • Experience of chairing meetings. • Evidence of delivering change within a networked environment. • Experience of leadership role Communication and Relationship Skills• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain effective communication with staff across all levels of an organisation. • Be able to develop both formal and informal contacts and networks to share learning and knowledge within the trust and with local and national social and health care bodies. • Evidence of managing conflict. • Proven negotiation/communications skills. • Evidence of leading audits and providing concise reports for clinical improvement and redesign. Personal Qualities• Acts with integrity, behaving in an open and ethical manner. • Focuses on the needs of the patients to improve experience and outcomes. Improving Services• Encourages innovation, creating a climate of continuous improvement. • Facilitates improvement, supporting change processes for improved healthcare. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process. Closing Dates : Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Communication : All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly. NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following: Stay in full-time education, for example at a college Start an Apprenticeship Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training Salary:The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers. Disability Confidence:All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of redundancy:NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. ID and Right to work checks : NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation. Consent: Transfer of information : If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to theOccupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH. Disclosure and Barring Service : Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method. For more information about our organisation and the career opportunities available, please visit our website and/or follow us on Instagram , Twitter andFacebook Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name Kay Dhesi Job title Midlands Neurosurgery ODN Network Senior Manager Email address kay.dhesi3@#J-18808-Ljbffr