Job Description

The MCN will focus on priority service areas to reduce variation of access and improve patient care. Key requirements are: Clear management arrangements Defined structure, leadership, and accountability Professionals working collaboratively across boundaries to deliver agreed clinically led model of care. Clear statement of specific clinical service improvements, e.g. workplan Use of documented evidence base Multi-disciplinary/multi-professional with patient representation Quality Assurance Programme Develop Continuing Professional Development education and training programmes.



Ensure all health professionals participate in audits and research as required. Explore the potential for better value for money The networks objectives, both short term operational and longer term strategic will assist in meeting the overall vision and aims. To improve equity of access and outcome for everyone within the network catchment population. To increase productivity and reduce waiting times into both surgical and non-surgical services.



To identify opportunities to improve patient flow through services. To share innovation across the region. To identify health inequalities and develop plans to address these inequalities. To improve quality of care, autonomy, and wellbeing for patients within the network catchment population To ensure that the available health resource is used effectively and efficiently, providing best value for every health pound.

Expected objectives of the Gender Service MCN:

Map the current patient pathway and data flow. Agree how to measure clinical performance / outcomes. Develop a detailed regional clinical pathway. Develop new ways of working to meet the national specification which improve productivity and patient flow.



Robust governance processes and protocols in place. Understand the demand and capacity required going forward. Workforce requirements to deliver the pathway agreed and recruitment strategy in place. Contractual arrangements to be reviewed and evolve as necessary.



The network board will agree an annual workplan with its commissioners. This will reflect national, regional and local priorities taking account of the resources available to support delivery. The workplan will describe its expected deliverables and benefits.