Service Line Lead

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an exceptional manager with a significant level of operational management experience in health or social care, to take the role of Service Line Lead within our Herts and Bucks Learning Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated, person- focused and experienced individual to apply for the role.

This is an exciting time to join us - we're developing new ways of working, and are looking for a strong leader to help us achieve our vision. You'll have demonstrable management experience within the NHS or related fields, and significant experience of working with clinicians and multi- disciplinary teams to achieve service improvement.

Main duties of the job

The Service Line Lead will play a leadership and implementation role in supporting the delivery of HPFT's vision, strategic goals and organisational objectives.

The Service Line Leader has responsibility and accountability for service user safety and adherence to quality standards. Within the LD&F Strategic Business Plan they also have responsibility for policy, management, strategic planning, priority setting, financial/workforce management, partnership development and operational management of all health and social care facilities within the LD&F Division including hospital and community service sites.

As a senior manager the Service Line Leader will be required to act with limited guidance or direction, routinely acting within their own authority.

The Service Line Leader will work closely with the senior management teams of other Divisions to ensure the effective co-ordination and operational delivery of health & social care services in HPFT.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder will lead the delivery of services taking account of the Trusts transformation agenda and implementation of care pathways ensuring a cohesive, effective and seamless service is provided for service users.
• Ensure the effective delivery of 24-hour care services for the Division, working on a whole systems approach to achieve required levels of performance.
• Support Management of relationships with system partners.
• Accountable for the financial planning, financial balance and performance management of the Division.
• Enable a strong and effective team by providing strong and visible leadership and a clear strategic vision and direction for staff working within the Division.
• Deliver effective communication of Division strategy and service delivery to the community served including external bodies, the media and the public.
• Work together with Senior Service Line Leads other Service Line Leaders and clinical leaders to ensure equity across HPFT in accessing services and take a lead role on priority areas across HPFT as and when required.
• Deputise as necessary for the Head of Service