Job summary

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an individual to project manage Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust's (HDFT) implementation of Martha's Rule.

Martha's Rule has been introduced by NHS England in response to the sad death of Martha Mills after developing sepsis in an NHS hospital. Martha's family's concerns about her deteriorating condition were not responded to promptly and there were missed opportunities in her care. Martha's rule will build on the evaluation of NHS England's Worry and Concern Improvement Collaborative to ensure the vitally important concerns of the patient and those who know them best are listened to and acted upon.

HDFT has a well-established Critical Care Outreach Nursing Team, who are well supported by the ICU team

We are looking for a clinically experienced health care professional with a proven track record in quality improvement to lead this work through its initial set up.

The postholder will be the project lead for HDFT's implementation of Martha's Rule to ensure the vitally important concerns of the patient and those who know them best are listened to and acted upon.

Main duties of the job

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams within the acute provider where the postholder is embedded to ensure that Martha's rule is delivered on time and to budget.
• This will involve analysing complex information, persuasion skills, and hands on engagement with clinical and operational teams.
• Seek engagement from colleagues to increase awareness of projects and overall.
• The post holder will need to work autonomously and yet be collaborative in his/her approach.
• Communicate at different levels, both within the acute trust, across networks and with NHS England.
• Provide an interface between the acute provider where the postholder is embedded, the health innovation network and NHS England.
• Provide data submissions to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide Board level updates

KNOWLEDGE

• Understand and be proficient in quality improvement methodologies (e.g. model for improvement) and project management tools, principles, and their application in a health setting.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure progress is monitored.
• Knowledge of deteriorating patient pathways and inpatient ward procedures is essential.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Nolan on jenny.nolan4@nhs.net

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Nolan on jenny.nolan4@nhs.net

Person Specification

E+D

Essential

• BSc degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered with relevant professional organisation, either Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC) or Health & Care Professional Council (HCPC)
• Negotiating and influencing skills with experience in influencing change.
• Proven experience and ability to produce and create letters, reports, recording systems.
• Previous experience in leading change and supporting staff

Desirable

• Previous experience in project management
• Evidence of previous work on Martha's Rule

Person Specification
E+D

Essential

• BSc degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered with relevant professional organisation, either Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC) or Health & Care Professional Council (HCPC)
• Negotiating and influencing skills with experience in influencing change.
• Proven experience and ability to produce and create letters, reports, recording systems.
• Previous experience in leading change and supporting staff

Desirable

• Previous experience in project management
• Evidence of previous work on Martha's Rule

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

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