Implementation Lead | NHS England

The GIRFT focused support programme was established in 2022 as part of the wider GIRFT National Implementation team to provide on site support to providers and systems in the implementation of best practice surgical pathways. The programme also provides support in delivery of the longest elective waiters across England through establishment of mutual aid, supporting patients to travel for treatment and plays a pivotal role from GIRFT in ensuring specialist networks are functioning effectively. The team provide this specialist support primarily to surgical specialties but as services develop will be placed to expand their offer more widely into medical and specialist service provision. The teamwork in close collaboration with the theatres & periop & elective hub teams as well as providing specialist advice and support to the wider GIRFT implementation pillars. Extensive operational experience in surgical specialities within acute providers. Provide support to selected providers in implementing sustainable surgical pathways, (Regular travel across England required, including overnight stays) Work closely with Regional/System/provider colleagues to deliver the objectives of the GIRFT Focussed support programme Provide subject matter expertise to support development of guidance for providers on implementing surgical pathways and mutual aid Using available data be able to undertake complex analysis to identify challenges within provider or systems surgical pathways and be able to present this information at board and sub board level with credibility in understanding local processes and pressures The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
The postholder will: · Own the implementation activity across the assigned workstreams, ensuring the activity takes place in a timely manner and meets the highest quality standards. · Provide support to selected providers in implementing sustainable surgical services, (Regular travel across England required, including overnight stays) · Work closely with Regional/System/provider colleagues to deliver the objectives of the focussed support programme · Provide subject matter expertise to support development of guidance for providers on improving surgical pathway productivity and opportunities for system, regional and national working through mutual aid. · Using available data be able to undertake complex analysis to identify challenges within provider or systems surgical pathways and be able to present this information at board and sub board level with credibility in understanding local processes and pressures · Working with other members of the team keep key documents up to date, e.g., risks and issues log, FAQs, communications grid, stakeholder directory. · Working with Regional operational and clinical leads to identify areas of best practice and how these can be developed, with the National GIRFT Academy to be adopted more widely · Using Model Health System and other data systems available to the national team to provide regular updates to regional and system colleagues on their performance, including highlighting where there are areas of concern that may require more intensive support · Work closely with regional implementation, improvement and transformation teams as they develop plans and support systems with recovery and transformation of elective services · Provide regular updates to relevant boards and key stakeholders to ensure progress is meeting the wider Elective Recovery plans, this may include developing new programmes work as required.