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**** If you are successful in the shortlisting round you will be invited to attend a recruitment and selection process. This is likely to take place in Early November.**** We are a large and friendly team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) operating from University Hospital, Coventry and Hospital of St Cross in Rugby. Our large Acute Teaching Hospital has almost 1400 beds and is located in a PFI hospital which opened in 2006, situated just off the junction of the M6 and M69. We are a major trauma centre and tertiary and specialist referral centre for many specialties including Neurosciences and Stroke, Oncology, Haematology, Paediatrics, Cardiothoracic, Renal Medicine and Renal Transplant. We are also a large clinical trials centre with over 140 active trials currently recruited to. In 2018 we fully automated all our medication storage on wards (72 Omnicells and growing), this was the first part of our move towards our longer term automation strategy. The next phase has been to automate our main dispensary (July 2023) ready for the new Trust EPR system (which arrived summer 2024) . This is an exciting time to join this journey as we move towards being fully automated across all our activities; prescribing, clinical screening, dispensing and storage. As a medication wholesaler we also support many local partners with clinical pharmacy services. We also work closely with our national/local commissioners and partner organisations. The post holder will be required to work closely and build relationships with all our key partners. As an acute teaching hospital our department has strong links with the Medical School at Warwick University, the Department of Medicines Management at Keele University and the School of Pharmacy at Aston University. The post holder will work closely with SLT colleagues and will be supported and mentored by the Director of Pharmacy. As an expanding and busy service there will always be opportunities to stretch and develop, the only moderation being the pace you want to set, support from SLT being implicit. The Trust has a dedicated team to support continuous quality improvement (QI) and we are focused on embedding a QI culture within pharmacy, using defined methodology to develop and improve our services. UHCW was selected as one of only 5 Trusts to work in collaboration with Virginia Mason of Seattle, USA. Virginia Mason developed and adopted a management system that has been sustained over the last 15 years. This continuous improvement culture has resulted in them being recognised as one of the safest hospitals in the USA. They have developed the original lean tools and methodology of Toyota Production Systems, and applied it to healthcare to establish a patient centered approach to improvement. Adopting patient centered tools to empower staff and drive changes to Organisational cultures. As a department we have actively encouraged and support our leaders to develop through these programs. If the advert interests you please take some time to read the attached JD/Person Spec, advert and structure chart, for a detailed view of what kind of leader we are looking for. Interested and considering applying? We would encourage you to get in touch with us to arrange an informal discussion and/or visit. Also take some time to look at our Twitter page @UHCW_Pharmacy, to get a feel for the team and trust. Look forward to hearing from our next Associate Director - Trust Medicines Assurance and Pharmacy Governance. The post holder will: Ensure Trust Medication related policies are robust, enabling and reviewed with stakeholders as a key Trust assurance. Provide professional leadership and management of the pharmacy Governance Team, delegating certain aspects through the Lead Pharmacist(s) and Technician(s) as appropriate. Be responsible for the continual development and implementation of medicines assurance strategies and policies that meet the needs of the Trust, its patients and any local or national drivers, standards or legislation. Support the Director and Deputy Director of Pharmacy in achieving the long terms goals and vision of the Trust and Pharmacy Department. Deputise for certain aspects of the Deputy Director and Directors role as needed. Develop and maintain a Medication Strategy Dashboard (Trust) and maintain the internal pharmacy governance dashboard Pro-actively influence safe and cost effective therapy with medicines with other senior clinical staff within the Trust, aligned to governance drivers Be a member of and provide specialist and expert advice and direction to various Trust committees that may include, Medicines Management/Practice Committee, OMT and QIPS Ensure the Lead Pharmacist - Clinical Guidelines and PGDs and Lead Pharmacist - Medication Safety Officer are supported and accountable via line management to deliver their portfolios. Line manage other senior staff across the department where required as part of a supportive SLT role. Work with the Pharmacy SLT to regularly review and alter staff skill mix to meet changing needs and capacity. Demonstrate innovation in the delivery of Medicines Optimisation approaches so the boundaries of current service delivery are extended and the potential skills of the workforce are utilised to the maximum. Provide pharmaceutical and governance input to the development, implementation and maintenance of EPR/EPMA or any other IT related system at the Trust, supported by the Lead Pharmacist EPR/EPMA and supporting the Deputy Director of Pharmacy. Lead, encourage and cultivate an environment of clinical and practice based research and audit. To develop and contribute to current and future research and audit projects associated with the use of medicines, prescribing and related matters. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

JOB SUMMARY The post holder will be working closely with the Associate Director of Nursing, Associate Director of Operations, the General Managers and the Associate Director for AHPs. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong AHP leadership and provide highly specialist AHP advice. The post holder will be expected to provide clinical and professional leadership including support, guidance and representing the broad views of the AHPs within childrens services and will need to achieve a level of visibility that enables these views to be represented equally from all professions and to inform a clear AHP/ Nursing strategy for the organisation and wider system. The post holder will be expected to interpret national guidance in relation to children and young people and advise on the implementation within the modernising and changing environment of all AHP professions provided by the Directorate. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of, and lead on, the implementation of key aspects of the AHP (and joint AHP/Nursing) strategy. The post holder will be required to ensure that the teams have the requisite skills and knowledge to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions through a programme of development. The post holder will work as a full member of the Trusts Leadership Team. They will be a member of the (Lead Professionals Groups) and participate in practice Safety and Quality forums and AHP forums across the Trust, as appropriate. The post holder will also have an important role in quality and safety governance and improvement work contributing to high quality patient care and supporting the service in internal and external inspections, including CQC. The post holder will be the lead for ensuring that clinical supervision and protected learning is provided in line with policy to all AHPs within the Directorate. The post holder will be expected to be a proactive member of the Directorates Senior Management Team and to engage in and support decision making on behalf of the Directorate across services, disciplines and professions as appropriate. The post holder will work jointly with, and have professional responsibility, to the Associate Director of Nursing. The post holder will participate in the management on call rota. Communication To establish effective two-way channels of communication within the service area. To handle sensitive information amongst diverse groups and interests with expert skills and enable time and effective decision making. To establish excellent communication with other professional leads in the Trust as well as the wider community to ensure that services are integrated. Ensure that good practice is rapidly shared within the service area and wider organisation where appropriate. To establish appropriate structures and systems to ensure that AHP views and professional issues have a means of two-way communication and consideration. Analytical and Judgemental Skills / Freedom to Act To support and engage in the development of AHPs across all areas within the Trust. To lead on the development and implementation of AHP related policies within the Directorate. This includes the review and renewal of existing policies. Support the review of policies and practice guidance where both AHPS and nurses share care interventions Lead the service on safety, quality and risk, including establishment and co-ordination of a system to support this. To provide expert advice on professional accountability issues and lead or advise on investigative or disciplinary processes as required To lead on or assist in the development of the practice governance frameworks and clinical risk management strategies related tochildrens services. Planning and Organisational Skills To support and engage in the recruitment and retention of AHP staff (within the agreed area). The post holder is responsible for planning and prioritising their own workload. Physical Skills Keyboard skills with knowledge of software packages Driving skills Responsibility for Patients /Clients Work closely with clinicians, managers and other staff to ensure that service areas are providing optimum quality of care in line with national healthcare standards including CQC, Standards for Better Health, local health care targets and NICE guidance. Support all staff to implement programmes of change to improve clinical care. Policy and Service Responsibilities The post holder is expected to lead on the development and implementation of AHP related and clinical policies within the service. This includes the review and renewal of existing policies. Regularly review the service area AHP workforce in collaboration with the Associate Director of Nursing and Associate Director for AHPs to ensure it has the right level of knowledge skill and expertise to deliver services in the most effective and efficient way. Lead a culture where staff feel empowered and accountable for service improvement at local level. Lead a culture of lifelong learning through learning opportunities in a wide range of formats to improve multi-disciplinary and flexible working. Lead a culture where safety, quality and risk management are seen to be everyones responsibility. Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources The post holder will support the Associate Director of Operations and the Trust in any agreed cost improvement plans. Responsibility for Staff To support and engage with seconded students in each service area and to take any remedial action as necessary and to inform the Associate Director of Nursing and Trust AHP Lead as appropriate. To liaise and interface well with education providers and academic institutions in the development and delivery of appropriate training for both pre and post registration AHPs to enable them to competently and safely fulfil their roles. Ensure staff in the service area work within the requirements of the European Working Time Directive. Responsibility for Information Monitor and evaluate Best Practice using relevant tools, including Benchmarking To ensure confidentiality is maintained. Research and Development To lead on the development and implementation of Audit programmes and Research & Development activity designed to enhance patient care across the service. To actively lead in research activity related to areas of clinical practice and to promote involvement of AHPs in research activity. Ensure that the identified service area contributes towards the Trusts Research Strategy.

The job description and main responsibilities are set out in the attached document. For more information please contact the recruiting manager.

Job Responsibilities Financial Control Responsible for the integrity of the Financial Ledger by ensuring that the coding structure is maintained in line with the national NHS coding manual and ensuring the accuracy of data contained within the Financial Ledger. Financial Accounting Responsible for the submission of statutory and other financial returns to NHS England Responsible for the Financial Accounting team, to ensure accurate ledger accounting and reporting. Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of VAT returns, and VAT/tax advice to colleagues. Responsible for the Treasury and Cashiering functions, ensuring effective financial control over the treasury activities and effective use of Trust cash reserves. Responsible for the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate and timely payment of suppliers. Responsible for the Accounts Receivable team, ensuring accurate and timely collection of income due. Responsible for working with other departments in the Trust to develop the capital programme and produce monthly monitoring reports. Responsible for maintaining the Trusts fixed asset accounting register. Providing financial information for the production of the monthly Trust Board report and supplying accurate data for input to the monthly returns required by NHS England, the ICB and any other ad hoc returns. Producing financial reports and information for Committees, Groups, Senior Management and other departments on a regular and ad hoc basis. Responsible for ensuring proper procedure notes exist for the Trusts financial services staff and for the development of internal departmental quality standards. Responsible for maintaining and developing effective financial controls and procedures. Overall responsibility for the NHS agreement of balances quarterly exercise within the recommended timescales and ensuring the accuracy of the information reported to the Department of Health. Financial Management Have lead responsibility for the production of financial management reports to agreed deadlines, including analysis of variances from plan, and make recommendations on resource control to ensure that expenditure is contained within available resources. Ensure that Trust budgets are set in accordance with the agreed internal budget setting policy and within available resources. Compile the annual Trust expenditure budget and ensure that robust systems for control of budgetary amendments are developed, implemented and maintained throughout the year. Ensure that budgetary control and performance monitoring systems are developed, implemented and maintained. Responsible for financial systems maintenance and systems development, ensuring integrity of financial ledgers and identifying opportunities for improving technologies. Responsible for the central Financial Management team providing support to corporate budget holders, managing the Trusts financial systems and co-ordinating the production of the monthly budget statements for the organisation. Service Provision/Governance Manage the Financial Services teams in line with good practice and NHS policy, guidance and standards. Provide professional financial support and advice to staff within the finance services function and its customers. Ensure systems, procedures and processes are developed and implemented to deliver agreed services in a transparent and accountable manner. Continuously review and develop financial systems so that financial transactions are accurately and promptly recorded and that information produced can be relied upon for effective decision-making. Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing appropriate support and information to enable them to undertake their reviews. Co-ordinate the implementation of audit recommendations in a timely manner and monitor and report on progress. Develop and maintain financial risk register and business continuity plans Produce relevant, timely and accurate ad hoc reports as requested by Trust Managers and external stakeholders, as required. Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer on financial accounting matters (in line with main job role) as required. Staffing Ensure the corporate finance teams operate within a culture of openness, transparency, responsiveness and, efficiency and provide a customer-focused service. Responsible for line-managing and developing staff within the corporate finance teams, ensuring that all staff have agreed objectives, a personal development plan and annual performance reviews so that the provision of services to customers is continuously maintained and improved. Team-working Working with and supporting colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the service. Working with colleagues to ensure that cover and support are provided across each area. Take lead responsibility for key areas of the service, including: o Management of: Financial Accounting Treasury and Cashiers Capital Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial management to Corporate teams (including Estates) o NHSE and ICB returns / Board report Co-ordination / submission Monthly monitoring Financial plan Ad hoc o Year-end / financial accounts Production of final accounts Liaising with Internal Audit, providing support and information to enable them to undertake their reviews Liaising with External Auditors to manage the final accounts audit process o Capital Maintenance and development of the fixed asset register Capital programme development Programme monitoring PFI accounting Capital reporting Management of capital limits o Accounts Payable Manage the Agreement of Balances (AOB) process Achieving targets for the Better Payment Practice Code (BPPC), formerly Public Sector Payment Policy (PSPP) o Accounts Receivable Manage the Agreement of Balances (AOB) process Oversee the debt recovery procedures, working with the Contracting team where contractual issues arise Referrals to a third party collection agency Manage the administration and accounting for Bad Debt provisions and Write-offs Manage and report on Aged Debtors and Creditors o Liaising with Strategy Team re the alignment of the Long-Term Financial Model with the Trusts strategy o Analysis and understanding of national announcements Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB qualified accountant Committed to personal development with evidence of CPD Knowledge and Skills Essential Expert knowledge of technical accounting standards, including IFRSs Effective decision maker Able to analyse problems and generate and implement solutions Ability to analyse and interpret data and present a logical argument Report writing skills able to demonstrate a clear analytical approach Experience Essential Recent financial accounting or reporting experience Recent experience of technical accounting issues Experienced in leading teams Personal Attributes Essential Focus on quality and performance Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships Self Awareness able to reflect, learn from situations and continuously improve Resilience remains positive in the face of difficulties and accesses help and support when needed For more information on this role please see the attached person specification.

1.Main duties include providing personal assistant support to and managing the commitments of the Deputy Chief Medical Officers through efficient diary management. 2. Effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an effective administration system; prompt transcription where required, manipulation and distribution of appropriate correspondence. 3.Organising and attending DCMO chaired meetings, taking and transcribing minutes or action notes for approval, ensuring there is a good record which ensures that decisions are recorded, referenced and future action is taken at the appropriate level. 4. Providing administrative support to the CMO portfolio work/project work as required by the Medical Directorate Business Manager, including collation and reporting of data in order to produce reports, spreadsheets and presentations, utilising relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. 5. To plan, organise and implement the clerical and administrative processes of the Medical Directorate, Medical Revalidation & Appraisal function and job planning function where required, demonstrating effective office skills. Including the preparation of documents for presentation (e.g. PowerPoint Slides) for the Medical Directorate Trust wide clinical meetings. 6. To plan, organise and implement the clerical and administrative processes of the Guardian of Safe Working Function, working in collaboration with the People Directorate. 7. Support and deliver project work with Business Manager and wider Medical Directorate team. 8. Supporting the Medical Revalidation & Appraisal and Job Planning systems; to organise, manage and maintain the use of information systems including L2P, PReP and Equitini 360, ensuring the Trust meets quality and performance standards. 9. Supporting Revalidation and Appraisal and Job Planning functions with day-to-day system support, including but not limited to: updating PReP with new GMC submission dates, appraisal Data Packs, Updating Prescribed Connection Database with completed appraisals, adhoc update of TrustNav, management of general enquires in generic inboxes for Job Planning & Medical Revalidation & Appraisals, and set up 360 Feedback for doctors. 10. Lead on the GIRFT administrative function for the Trust, working collaboratively with Clinical Groups and external regional GIRFT managers to ensure all GIRFT meetings are planned, coordinated, organised and delivered effectively. Please see attached job description and person specification.

Be a competent practitioner in echocardiography procedures. Have an advanced knowledge of products and procedures. Be able to autonomously perform routine and complex diagnostic procedures. Be involved in supervision and training of other cardiac physiologists. Participate on a roster basis as required. Monitor and maintain quality of services within echocardiography. Be willing to develop further highly technical specialist and advanced practical skills in complex echo service. Participate in the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring the smooth running of a quality service. To independently assess referred patients. Monitor the appropriateness of referrals, obtaining information relevant to patient care, interpreting, and reporting clinical findings and ensuring appropriate discharge or ongoing care. Encourage and support staff to obtain BSE accreditation. To provide teaching and support, to all members of the department and medical staff who are learning technical cardiology. To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care. To maintain an interest in the profession, and knowledge of new techniques and protocols; attending courses where necessary, in line with the services demands. Remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups. For further details please see the attached job description.

Employing over 10,000 staff, we have a turnover of £870 million and have 1.7 million patient contacts a year. The Trust comprises of two busy hospitals with over 1,300 beds and 32 operating theatres, running clinical services from a number of other sites. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation and change and have showcased much of our work at both a national and international level through various forums and media outlets, highlighting that we were the first to administer the covid vaccine worldwide, and proud to share the commitment and dedication of our staff through the BBC Hospital series. We have automated medicines cabinets across all wards and departments, pharmacy robotics, trust-wide temperature monitoring as well as trust-wide oxygen use monitoring, a patient-facing clinical trials pharmacy and a Quality Control laboratory supporting our aseptic services. Financial responsibility including budget responsibility for own areas of work and financial planning with wider partners. Responsible for the day-to-day line management of the Chaplain Team Leader, Bereavement Office Manager, Head of Voluntary Services, Community Connections Lead and Community Development Workers. Takes an active role in key recruitment and selection processes within the service and departments. Ensure timely and effective management of performance, absence and disciplinary matters to meet agreed targets and ensuring appropriate action is taken within the Trusts policy and guidelines. Ensure that all staff undertakes appropriate programmes of continuous professional development. Ensure strategies for health & well-being of all staff in areas of responsibility and regular team health checks. Ensure strategic alignment and delivery of outcomes towards achieving organisational goals and ambitions. Responsibility for quality of care and service delivery including: Promoting effective patient and public involvement and engagement within the service, fostering a close working relationship to ensure full user involvement and access. Promoting a culture that supports the active involvement of patient and carers in actively seeking their views on services provided in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of their care. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Demand and Capacity To support the Trust in the development and management of the process of demand and capacity modelling by providing clear income supporting income assumptions for the LTFM (long term financial model), IBP (integrated business plan) and new hospital models To work closely with CCGs and other organisations such as NHS England to support the production of demand and capacity plans to underpin Local Delivery Plans Support the activity and financial modelling of any activity incentive schemes designed to reduce the Trust's exposure to premium cost working Business Planning and Business Cases Assist the Head of Contracting and Income in providing financial input and analysis to the Trusts annual business plan Provision of financial input, analysis and advice in the development of business cases and new service level agreements Work with other organisations, within and outside the NHS, on the provision and review of proposals for development of services by the Trust and/or in conjunction with other service providers. Financial Systems and Processes Constantly review financial systems in respect of service costing and pricing and support to service level agreements to ensure best practice, consistently with national and local guidance that they fully meet the needs of service user Assist with the development and implementation of new systems where the demands of users require changes in existing arrangements Link with Operational and Corporate Finance to ensure that data is correctly reflected in financial reporting processe Ensure that audit recommendations are implemented for income. For further details please see the attached job description.

Work closely with national, regional partners and networks to seek out technology and investment Proactively represent the Trust regionally and nationally being at the forefront of influencing national policy and regional Lead and Chair the Trust Data and Digital Advisory Lead on the prioritisation of the digital and data demands against the allocation of available resources Ensure robust Cyber Security is in place to meet best practice, national compliance/standards including security strategies to mitigate cyber security/IG/data risks Ensure skills are in place to deliver responsible and high-quality business insights/ data intelligence that is outcomes based with ability to drive quality improvement and measures productivity and effectiveness Drive the adoption and integration of digital as a core aspect of our service offering. This includes ensuring our workforce is digitally competent and systems are designed to support clinical and cost-effective delivery of health and care services A visible champion and leader across the ICS and within regional forums ensuring the organisation is aware of and adopting proven innovations as well as collaborating with regional partners. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Through living trust values, the Group Director of Nursing and AHPs will demonstrate their passion for continuous improvement towards world class. Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust. Proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in everyday practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues. To be an ambassador for the nursing/AHP profession within and external to the trust and to uphold NMC/HCPC standards. To take a lead in the management of specific nursing/AHP functions across the Trusts group structure as agreed with the Chief Nursing Officer, Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations. To assist the Chief Nursing Officer, ensuring there is a balance between management of nursing and AHPs within a devolved group structure, and a consistency of quality and maintenance of professional standards. Make an active contribution to all major activities that take place within the Trust for corporate decision-making. Become proficient in UHCWi methodology, commissioning and leading quality improvement and instilling a discipline of daily management and standard work. Advocate and develop a culture of research, innovation and improvement for both professional and clinical care benefit Participate in the senior manager on-call rota, to include weekend working, as required. Main Duties: Together with the Clinical Director, ensure that local objectives are aligned to the trust organisational strategy and quality strategy. Provide professional leadership across the team and line manage staff as delegated. Lead the implementation of the UHCW strategic nursing, midwifery and AHP objectives at team level and taking organisational leadership, as appropriate. Provide expert advice on Nursing /AHP matters within the team reflecting professional and regulatory standards. Lead quality governance and assurance processes as needed in the context of integrated services to include risk management, SIs, complaints and other outcome measures. Ensure all relevant actions from SIs are communicated and processes for improvement and learning are systematically implemented. Together with the Clinical Director, identify any issues of regulatory compliance e.g. CQC and ensure remedial / robust action plans. Maintain oversight of effective discharge services across the organisation and wider system, identifying and leading opportunities for improvement. Design and co-ordinate quarterly MADE and ensure learning and actions are in place after each event. Establish a schedule for confirm and challenge of Long Length of Stay (LLOS) patients with relevant quality metrics to track improvement. Identify opportunities for innovation, learning and development, using UHCWi methods and embed through role modelling (for example), rounding and production boards. Responsible for coordinating research and development through the Nursing & Midwifery Allied Health Professionals as relevant. Seek opportunities to address health inequalities through robust EQIAs Analyse and interpret highly complex data to inform practice and assist in the determination of policy and professional/ practice development. Dissemination of knowledge through engagement in report writing, and reviewing, taking full responsibility for technical accuracy and reliability and being sensitive to the wider implications for dissemination. Undertake proactive horizon scanning for either developments relating to Trust or system work or opportunities for Trust involvement around wider health issues. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

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