Job Summary
The Genomic Medicine care Division is part of Saint Mary’s Managed Clinical Service, within the Specialist Hospital Clinical Group at MFT. It provides a comprehensive, integrated genetic service to a population of over 5.7 million and to more than 10,000 individuals per year who attend genetic clinics. The Care Division of Genomics comprises the Clinical Genetics Service, Willink Metabolic Genetics Unit and the recently designated North West Genomic Medicine Service. The department also hosts highly specialised Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2 services. Our multidisciplinary clinical services cover cancer, developmental disorders, cardiac, prenatal, ophthalmology and metabolic care.
Responsibilities
The post holder will deliver line management, strategic development and leadership to specialised and highly specialised commissioned nursing teams. As a member of the senior leadership team, the post holder will work closely with the Clinical Head of Division and Associate Director of Performance and Operations, and will represent the nursing workforce at a Specialist Hospital Clinical Group level.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
- NMC registration Nurse
- Educated to Degree / Master’s level or equivalent training and experience
- Recent and significant experience in Genomic Medicine
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience. Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development
- Operational management experience at Matron level or above
- Post registration leadership development
Knowledge (Essential)
- Knowledge of the professional development agenda in the NHS
- Evidence of implementing and managing change using service improvement methodologies to improve services or patient experience
- Understanding of the principles and practice of performance improvement and key performance indicators
- Experience in management of staff in line with Human Resources policies and procedures
Knowledge (Desirable)
- Knowledge of regulatory and NHS strategy which impacts on education provision and experience of developing strategies to address changes
- Experience in delivering research and development in practice
- Experience in delivering service changes which require staff consultation processes
Experience (Essential)
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Long Term Plan and implications for clinical leadership development
- Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policy initiatives. Experience in managing projects to identified milestones and budget allocation
- Ongoing recent evidence of leading clinical innovation or leading change within clinical practice
- Effective leadership skills in relation to managing staff with ability to motivate and develop others
Experience (Desirable)
- Experience of business planning
- Proven achievement in developing policy and service objectives, establishing and implementing innovative solutions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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