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Service Manager – Emergency Department / Surgery – Candidate Ref No. 258621512

Matthew Wood — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:59:25 +0000

Accomplished Service Manager with a proven track record of improving service delivery, turning a service from under-performing to achieving and sustaining performance.
Regularly acted as Divisional Operational Manager for the Medical Division contributing to effective patient flow across a large Teaching Hospital.
Successfully supported the divisional management team to hold Lead Clinicians, Doctors and Administrative teams to account for delivery of their objectives through regular performance meetings.
Expertly managed the implementation of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements of compliance with clinical governance standards, other Trust-wide policies and processes and best practice requirements.
Achieved positive comments regarding ED local management in recent CQC inspection.
Key role in the turnaround of General Surgery 18 week RTT from non-compliance to compliance.
Maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Led, investigated and responded to complaints, internal investigations and serious incidents in a timely and appropriate manner.

Interim Transformation / Operational Manager – ED – Candidate Ref No. 22999955

Matthew Wood — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:42:28 +0000

A highly motivated, hands on results-driven Operations & Service Professional with over 25 years of experience within the NHS.
Effectively led Care Quality Commission (CQC) preparation, inspection & post review – rated as a ‘GOOD’ across all ED services at a South Coast Foundation Trust.
Delivered 4 months sustained over 95% CQI & recovery of Trust ¼ performance with trajectory to recovery year with projected £3/4m savings during a period of transformation at a large NHS Trust.
Successfully reduced ambulance handover & turnaround times with reduction in penalties and improvement in senior decision making for patient care.
Focused & identified ways of improving performance against National Targets and implemented changes required at a London based Trust.
Expertly reviewed systems & processes in A&E and implemented core changes repositioning Trust as best & top performer in GM sector with recovery of 95% for week; month-to-date (¼ M3) and achieved 95.17% to recover year-to-date position.
Maintained waiting lists and core targets 18w, 2ww, 31 & 62-day cancer activity at a North West based Foundation Trust.
Expert in delivering functional projects, process improvements including finance stewardship and turnaround of under-performing operations.

Interim Infection Control / Clinical Governance Specialist – Candidate Ref No. 23196815

Matthew Wood — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:06:02 +0000

RGN registered and educated to Masters Degree level (Leadership and Management, Management of Healthcare Associated Infection) with a proven track record of continuous professional and clinical development.
Registered manager with the CQC and Care Standard Inspector for Nursing Agency [CSI].
Managed SSDU, MDU and Project managed and participated in new builds of Endoscopy decontamination units, Operating Theatres and Dental decontamination units in compliance with HTM01-05.
Experienced Lead Auditor (ISO9000/2000HQS) with a clear understanding of local, national guidelines and quality standards.
Effectively delivered policies and procedures reviews e.g. IPC Annual Programme 2014 / 2015.
Highly experienced in the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for Infection Control and Clinical Governance.
Has a broad knowledge of business management and is exceptionally flexible due to extensive skills and knowledge gained within different specialities.

Interim Governance and Risk Manager – Candidate Ref No. 12220009

Matthew Wood — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:03:03 +0000

A strategically focussed Risk and Governance consultant with over 25 years experience across the public sector, including the NHS, Local Authority and Education.
Streamlined the reporting and escalation path for risk from ward to Board and developing a more structured set of risk and governance arrangements across the clinical and corporate functions and programmes.
Simplified the escalation path for risk for ward to Board, supported the Director of Corporate Affairs in preparation for CQC reviews, developed a risk management maturity model to facilitate a review of the effectiveness of risk management at business unit level, refreshed the BAF.
Provided leadership support and mentoring to a multifunctional set of teams covering risk, incidents, claims, inquests, clinical risk, CQUINS, CQC, quality account, complaints and PALS.
Strives to make integrated governance and risk management a cost effective reality.
Adeptly covered the Head of Assurance role for a North West based NHS Trust prior to the merger with a large local FT.
Skilfully covered the Head of Patient Safety and Risk Manager role for a large NHS Partnership in the Midlands, reviewed and streamlined the reporting of incidents to the various committees and the Board.
Excellent communication skills, coupled with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Interim Governance & Risk Manager – Candidate Ref No. 12220009

Matthew Wood — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:06:44 +0000

Expertly managed Governance and Risk services across a NHS Trust in the North West.
Recruited to revitalise the governance and risk management systems and processes.
Simplified the escalation path for risk for ward to Board, supported the Director of Corporate Affairs in preparation for CQC reviews.
Developed a risk management maturity model to facilitate a review of the effectiveness of risk management at business unit level, refreshed the BAF.
Skilfully covered the Head of Patient Safety and Risk Manager role for a large NHS Partnership in the Midlands.
Reviewed and streamlined the reporting of incidents to the various committees and the Board.
Adeptly covered the Head of Assurance role for a North West based NHS Trust prior to the merger with a large local FT.
Provided leadership support and mentoring to a multifunctional set of teams covering risk, incidents, claims, inquests, clinical risk, CQUINS, CQC, quality account, complaints and PALS.
Excellent communication skills, coupled with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Interim Project Manager – Candidate Ref No. 16868135

Matthew Wood — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:04:34 +0000

A Qualified (RGN, RMN, BSc & MSc) Interim Manager with a positively varied career history and extensive knowledge of Healthcare policy and track record of achievement.
Has worked for over 15 years undertaking several roles within Primary, Community and Acute care, continually driving positive change.
Expertly supported an Acute Trust with the expansion and reconfiguration of clinical services due to the merger of hospitals and the transition of acquiring another Trust.
Effectively worked with the executive team at a specialist neuro-rehabilitation hospital to deliver key quality standards and to embed governance structures.
Successfully developed and delivered a quality improvement action plan which resulted in achievement of previously failed CQC standards.
Skilfully project managed a large EoL care project for a South East Based Primary Care organisation, working with Commissioners, hospices and CCG’s to improve EoL care access.
Expertly project managed multiple projects for a London Based Commissioning organisation, working with it’s newly formed Cluster at the time, supported GP’s and Commissioners to develop business plans, their service and estates strategy and deliver new service models.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a keen eye for detail.

Interim Clinical / Operational Manager – Candidate Ref No. 64620288

Matthew Wood — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 07:22:44 +0000

A pro-active and accomplished Registered Nurse and Prince2 qualified Operations Manager with over 25 years experience across broad range of settings within the NHS.
Highly versatile having worked on an interim basis from Service Manager to Associate Director of Nursing.
Successfully developed and implemented Emergency Department trigger targets and action plan, achieving vastly improved results in a short space of time.
Efficiently delivered Business Cases and Standard Operating Procedures at a challenged Trust resulting in a reduction of complaints by 60% and 12% reduction in bank and agency usage.
Whilst managing 4 speciality services, expertly achieved 100% outpatient and inpatient access targets.
Consistently identifies and delivers challenging Cost Improvement Programmes, whilst ensuring excellent standards of quality and care are maintained.
With Clinical and Operational experience, has the ability to ‘bridge the gap’ to deliver above and beyond expected results.

Interim Nurse Consultant / Child Safeguarding and Protection Lead – Candidate Ref No. 29446948

Matthew Wood — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:25:02 +0000

RGN qualified nurse with 25 years experience in the provision of health services within acute and community settings.
Extensive experience in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, training and consultancy.
Experienced in developing systems that reflect the legal and national frameworks with effective evaluation and monitoring processes.
Expertly developed key policies for 2 x South West based Primary care organisations. Completion of internal management review at one. Emphasis was upon equality, diversity and ensuring the rights of children were reflected in outcomes.
Developed a Looked After Children’s service in conjunction with the Local Authority which had not been in place prior.
Robustly provided clinical supervision for named safeguarding professionals across numerous SE based CCGs and Acute Providers.
Effectively developed the standards and audit procedure of Child Protection Services for a Midlands based Primary Care provider.
Authored 4 x internal management reviews, reviewing and monitoring the actions taken by Trusts and Agencies to implement the findings of the reviews
Outstanding commercial acumen paired with a ‘can-do’ attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

Interim Operational Safeguarding Advisor – Children’s Services

Matthew Wood — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:22:07 +0000

Daily rate: £550 – £600
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months initially
Location: London

Key deliverables:

Provide training and safeguarding supervision to Children’s Services.
Develop, coordinate and deliver a comprehensive Inter-Agency, Training Programme covering all aspects of Child Protection
Write training materials, articles, policies, action plans and conference reports.
Deliver quality assurance and identifying improvements to Children’s services.
Ensure that safeguarding systems are in place of a robust standard to comply with legal requirements.
Must have safeguarding experience to provide advice and support to the Service.