Network Transformation Manager

Job overview

The North Thames Paediatric Network (NTPN) are recruiting for a Transformation Manager.

This post will join and manage the Paediatric and Teenage/Young Adult Operational Delivery Networks, assisting the Primary Treatment Centres at GOSH and UCLH, service providers and the wider healthcare system to ensure services for patients and their families/carers is of the highest quality and equitable delivery. The role involves senior level exposure across the system. It is a high-profile role within both Trusts, London region and within NHS England nationally, and the post holder will work closely with the Networks' Clinical Directors and Lead Nurses. The postholder will be expected to represent the network within local, regional and national forums and participate in sharing and contributing to best practice.

The post holder will also be responsible for the day to day efficient and effective operational management of the Paediatric and Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Networks, reporting to the Paediatric and Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Networks Clinical Directors, Lead Nurses and the NTPN Network Director in all matters affecting the delivery of core services.

This role is furthered by a dual function in assisting the over-arching NTPN with delivering other projects/workstreams as requested, so a candidate who is an expert multi tasker and enthused collaborator is key.

Main duties of the job

The role will be a hybrid model with a minimum of one day per week based at the Network office located at Great Ormond Street Hospital. There is also an expectation twice a month that a working day will take place on the University College London Hospital site. Non office days, working is via Microsoft (MS) Teams from home.

During the induction period, please be aware there will be an expectation to be available at the office onsite up to five days a week. The length of this induction period is subject to satisfactory progression. There will also be as part of the role, ad hoc visits to network hospitals and for ad hoc regional/national face to face meetings (travel reimbursable).

Note: We will welcome all applications, including those with a nursing, AHP or other background as long as they meet the specifications and requirements of the post.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Our Always values • Always welcoming • Always helpful • Always expert • Always one team

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Graduate degree level education or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Programme Management tools/systems

Desirable criteria

• Master’s degree or equivalent management qualification/experience
• Project Management Qualification or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Relevant management experience with evidence of leading projects and delivering improvements
• Experience of analysing highly complex data with multiple components of information in both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans.
• Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
• Demonstratable experience of effective budgetary management and control at a delegated level.
• A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Quality focused with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of clinical and or operational Networks

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Articulate in a professional and confident manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and ability to influence, motivate and engage others
• Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional teams both in the Network Team and the Network Area.
• Ability to receive, process, summarise, interpret, and communicate highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information where there are barriers to acceptance and resistance to change.
• Ability to develop own learning needs and interests that will help their own capability and performance in their role.
• Organisational and project management skills, with the ability to influence and build positive and productive relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage the overall Network and additional NTPN project portfolio with an agreed risk tolerance and identify where risks should be escalated to a senior/corporate level
• Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure of changing work and demands
• Demonstrate an ability to network and collaborate across the health and social care settings.
• Ability to work effectively in a blended site and home-based environment – being available to work on site or delivery training/education for face to face/practically/SIM based when required but suitably able to work effectively from home at other times.
• Ability to manage own workload and organisation, including at times and where appropriate administrational tasks.
• Excellent IT skills including the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, social media for educational purposes & other web-based systems
• Ability to lead and make decisions

Desirable criteria

• A sound understanding of the issues affecting disciplines involved in the specialty area of Cancer within the NHS
• A sound understanding of the issues affecting disciplines involved in the specialty area of paediatric or children and young people within the NHS