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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

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The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Source = Trust web-site

Contact

Address: Trust Headquarters; Ash Green Specialist Learning Disability Service; Ashgate Road; Chesterfield; Derbyshire; S42 7JE
Contact Number: 01332 564856, option 1, option 1

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Ref: 842-QUA-5457-25 Vacancy ID: 7003505

Quality Manager (Multi-Professional Development Team)

Closed for applications on: 27-Feb-2025 00:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 27-Feb-2025 00:01

Location

Site: Walton Hospital (or another DCHS base with hybrid home working)
Address: Whitecotes Lane
Town: Chesterfield
Postcode: S40 3HW
Major / Minor Region: Derbyshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Over 3, 4 or 5 days per week by agreement)

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Advancing Practice Education

Interview date: 07/03/2025

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, and problem solving and decision-making competencies.

Working in a leadership role and managing staff is essential, as well as a good knowledge of operating policies, including HR people services procedures.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

TWITTER/FACEBOOK - DCHS has its own Social Media accounts for recruitment. Follow us/like us via @dchsjobs

Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Degree or equivalent experience (e.g. significant leadership experience)
5+ GCSEs A-C or equivalent, including Maths and English plus 3x A-Levels or equivalent
Evidence of continuous professional development
Leadership qualification

Desirable criteria

Relevant post-graduate qualification
Teaching/training and assessing qualification
Service improvement training/qualification
Project management training/qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Working in a leadership role and managing staff
Managing change effectively and positively
Relevant computer programmes e.g. Microsoft, SystmOne, eRoster, ESR
Operating policies, including HR people services procedures

Desirable criteria

Writing of policies and procedures

Skills & Attributes

Essential criteria

Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Problem solving and decision-making competencies

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Hazel Lea
Job title: Business Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07766102275
Additional information: Or you can email the Clinical Director for the Multi-Professional Development Team - Dr Becky Steed - [email protected]