Care Sector / Ageing Well Senior Manager

As Care Sector Lead the post holder will work as part of the COO/UEC/ROC Team. There is an expectation that the post holder will have a close working relationship with the Director of Nursing (DN)/Independent Care Sector (ICS) Regional Lead and support the DN/ICS Regional Lead in the development and delivery of a programme of work to support national and local priorities.
The success of the post will be measured through the post holder's contribution to the reduction in delayed transfers of care, admissions to hospital and improvements in the quality of care delivered within the care sector., The post holder will need to have an understanding of the work of the care sector and establish networks within both the health and care sectors to support his/her work.
The Care Sector Lead will need to ensure they have current knowledge in respect of the care sector and understand, and on occasion challenge, the perspective of the sector. The post holder will need to demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
The post holder will demonstrate visible leadership and the ability to work as a member of the Chief Operating Officer Directorate and in support of the DN/ICS Regional Lead. This may include deputising for members of the Performance & Improvement team as required.
The post holder will also support the UEC reporting function where necessary with regards to daily reporting.
Flexibility is of the highest importance within the ROC and as we do accommodate flexible working requirements, we are a 7-day working team and require applicants to be able to work weekends and bank holidays on a shared rota basis. We experience varying periods of busy and quieter times across the year. During quieter periods you may be expected to support other teams or directorates depending on your skill and experience.
A clinical background and current registration with an appropriate body will be essential for this role.
Please note that should a high number of applications be received we reserve the right to close the vacancy early than advertised., To provide credible and visible professional clinical leadership at STP/ICS level, supporting, co-ordinating and delivering a programme of work with the care sector. This will be focussed on reducing delayed transfers of care, admissions to hospital and, where necessary, improving the quality of care within the sector.
Develop, manage and deliver a programme of work producing a written report on progress on a quarterly basis. The programme of work needs to be cognisant of local need and support the delivery of national work including the learning from the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Vanguards.
Monitoring and establishing accountability on the overall progress of the programme of work to ensure completion within agreed timescales.
Manage the budgetary implications of activity. Avoid the destabilisation of business as usual and work to ensure activity is sustainable.
Manage and actively promote the relationships with key stakeholders In particular, the post holder will work with the regional team, care sector, commissioners, regulators and educators to ensure the delivery of national and local priorities including safe high quality care
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