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Job Summary
Were offering a dynamic leadership secondment for a full-time individual to join our SDU team
Job Summary
Were offering a dynamic leadership secondment for a full-time individual to join our SDU teamopen to individuals currently working across the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System. This is a 6-month opportunity to step into a key operational role, leading both the HASE and MSK Teams. Youll be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the teams, including:
Line management of Band 7 Team Leads, Therapy Leads, a Band 4 PA
Budget oversight, service performance monitoring, and quality assurance
Driving continuous improvement and supporting the teams through ongoing transformation initiatives
In addition, the role includes active involvement in system-wide calls around patient flow, and taking the lead in escalating and resolving delays where necessary.
This secondment offers a valuable opportunity to gain strategic and operational leadership experience while making a meaningful difference to patient care and staff development.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Deputy Associate Director and fellow Integrated Community Service Leads as part of our Senior Management Team.
Accountable to the Deputy Associate Director you will support strategic leadership to clinical services operationally on a day-to-day basis and will be aligned with the following services: Neighbourhood Teams, MSK / APP Services, and our Housing, Adaptations and Equipment Services.
The post holder will be involved in an extremely exciting and challenging period of service development with the further roll out of the Ageing Well Agenda, enhanced models of frailty care and developing closer working and operational alignment with partner organisations. You will require energy and a commitment to quality improvement across this diverse portfolio.
About Us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year
Contract
Secondment
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-1514
Job locations
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Good working knowledge of health and local authority services
* Understanding of the corporate agenda of the Trust and able to communicate key issues across the locality
* Knowledge of national and local agendas, standards, targets and priorities
* Computer literate, with a sound understanding of the programmes and systems in use within services
* Understanding of business continuity management arrangements
Desirable
* Evidence of management experience at band 8a team leader/ team manager level or equivalent
* Experience in the management of long term conditions and admission prevention schemes.
* Experience working with severe enduring mental illness
* Experience of working within inpatient and community teams
* Experience of working across health and social care
Qualifications
Essential
* A current professional qualification (RMN, RGN, OT, Physiotherapist)
* Registered to practice in the UK.
* First line management qualification or equivalent experience
* First degree or equivalent in health care subject
* Evidence of on-going CPD
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
* Masters Level Qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
* Significant post graduate leadership experience in core areas
* Proven record of implementing change and developing services
* Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
* Developing policy/strategy
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Significant post graduate leadership experience in core areas
* Proven record of implementing change and developing services
* Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
* Developing policy/strategy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Individual and Family Services
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