Job Description

Do you want to be part of lead ing something big right from the start ? If you are a values- driven , experienced leader , who is passionate about creating a great place for care and a great place to work, we want you to consider applying for our new Head of Diagnostics/Community Diagnostic Centre s position and joining our Divisional senior leadership teams .



We are completing a significant change to our organisational structure, as we move to three large clinical divisions across Morecambe Bay and we are establishing this new role , which will be an important role in the CCDE Division.



Th is position offer s a fantastic opportunit y to be part of exciting changes at Morecambe Bay . You will be responsible for the delivery of diagnostic services within CCDE and for redesigning services to meet best practice standards , continually improving the quality of services to patients .



The post holder will work in line with the Trust's corporate objectives and will be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of health services across the local health economy. The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values and behave in a manner that facilitates the development of autonomous teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care with compassion.



You will be a visible leader and provide direction to the s ervices and h eads of d epartment within the portfolio of the role . You will work in collaboration with clinical lead s to develop the strategy for d iagnostic services , working closely within colleagues in the ICB on transition to the single service for Pathology. You will play a key role in the development of our 3 Community Diagnostic Centres , recently established in Heysham, Kendal and Barrow . You will be proactive in identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation, and tenacious in the delivery of service objectives and performance targets across all 4 quadrants of People, Quality, Operational delivery and Finance .



The Trust encourages applications from those with diverse backgrounds and lived experience that help us to better understand and deliver for our communities . We also support flexible working and will work with you to meet our needs and yours, whenever possible .



We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.



FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.



WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.



All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/