Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a visible and self motivated AHP leader with experience in developing services and motivating teams. The Divisional Lead AHP role will provide professional support to our clinical teams which include Therapies and Imaging services with the Community, Cancer, Diagnostics and End of Life Division (CCDE). The post holder will ensure robust governance and assurance structures are in place and support the delivery of service transformation. An understanding of integrated working and the ability to deliver services across professions and integrated pathways is essential. You will work flexibly to respond to the changing needs of the service. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to influence, provide professional leadership and motivate at all levels. The successful candidate will be passionate about quality improvement and the contribution of our services to improving patient experience and health outcomes.
As a member of the Divisional Leadership Team, reporting to the Divisional Head of Nursing, you will alongside the Divisional Lead Nurse and be supported by the divisional Triumvirate. We will provide a supportive environment, that has a strong team ethic and collective desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care.
Responsibilities
* Assist/support the Divisional Head of Nursing and lead clinical and non-clinical colleagues in delivering all elements of practice and governance for the Community, Cancer, Diagnostics and End of Life Division.
* Work in accordance with the standards set by the NMC or HCPC or other relevant registration body, Trust Policies and National Guidelines (e.g., NICE).
* Provide visible leadership and operational advice and guidance for nursing and AHP staff and actively engage with service users.
* Ensure the service meets the strategic requirements as set out by the Trust and work with relevant stakeholders to deliver key performance indicators for services across the Division and organisation.
* With relevant stakeholders and service leads, ensure the delivery of appropriate service redesign and empower staff to meet the needs of the local population in line with local and national policies.
* Operate across three main hospitals and associated community premises, supporting planned care including diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient services.
Qualifications and requirements
* Registration with the appropriate professional body (NMC, HCPC or other relevant registration body).
* Ability to work flexibly to respond to changing service needs.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and motivate at all levels.
* Passion for quality improvement and contributing to improved patient experience and health outcomes.
About the division and locations
We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal. We also work across community premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery, with additional local outreach services and diagnostics from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
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