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Interim Director of Clinical Quality

Matthew Wood — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:23:06 +0000

Hourly rate: £69.22
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Location: East of England

Supporting and ensuring the delivery of the Trust’s Clinical Quality Strategy together with its further development;
Lead the development of integrated governance and risk arrangements that enable quality to be delivered in the operational divisions but that is monitored and assured corporately;
Through the Medical Director and Chief Nurse to provide the Trust Board and others with assurance regarding clinical quality, from ward to board;
In conjunction with divisions involved in front-line service delivery and corporate medical and nursing roles, develop a trust-wide programme for quality improvement;
Lead on the Quality interface with external agencies such as the Trust’s Commissioners;
Act as a source of independent advice and arbitration in matters of quality.

Interim Cancer Project Manager – Candidate Ref No. 80767054

Matthew Wood — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:10:26 +0000

A clinician by background, highly experienced senior manager with a proven ability and track record in both strategic and operational management in the acute sector predominantly within Cancer.
Developed a cancer alliance to deliver the requirements of the national cancer strategy for a population across 5 STPs, 19 CCGs and 9 provider units to improve survival, improve patient experience and reduce variation.
Successful bids approved by the national team for approximately £9M funding.
Efficiently developed a PMO structure and governance process to efficiently devolve cancer transformation funding.
Successfully commissioned and implemented service to develop a Trust as a Cancer Centre.
Expertly transformed existing chemotherapy sites to cope with increased demand, resulting in 30% more work with existing staffing levels and developing plans for future capacity.
Track record of delivering positive change to ensure that targets are achieved and the organisation is continually moving forwards.
Pro-actively worked with Macmillan Cancer Support to work in partnership to further develop capital plans for chemotherapy and outpatient services.
Developed Clinical Governance framework for the service to ensure safe and effective practice.
Experienced at breaking traditional values, managing change and motivating staff at all levels whilst sensitive to different values of staff and patients.

Transformation Programme Manager

Matthew Wood — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:51:49 +0000

Daily Rate: £550 – £700 depending on experience (Outside of IR35)
Start date: November 2018
Duration: 5 months initially
Location: London or Manchester

The post holder will be responsible for establishing management arrangements for a transformation programme of change.
Oversee the work of multidisciplinary teams brought together from across the organisation’s business and digital development teams to support transformational activity.
Working with the Associate Director, Guidance Transformation to design and plan the programme and proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
Provide expert input on programme management and governance to the transformation steering group, requiring in depth knowledge and significant experience of transformation.
Ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programme, including benefits identification and monitoring.
Ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources and skills within the programme’s individual projects and workstreams.
Reporting the progress of the programme at regular intervals to the transformation steering group, SMT and the Board.
Managing a devolved budget for the programme, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the programme progresses.

Demonstrable practical knowledge of programme and project management methods such as Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) and PRINCE2 or equivalent supported by qualifications as appropriate.

Applicants must be able to attend interview on 30th October 2018.

Interim Project Manager x 2

Matthew Wood — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:00:44 +0000

Daily rate: £400 – £425
Start date: February 2017
Duration: 3 Months initially
Location: London

Our Client a London based CCG is seeking 2 Interim Project Managers with commissioning experiences to lead and implement CCG projects at pace that will support delivery of the CCGs commissioning intentions and challenging QiPP programme that contributes to the CCGs strategy. The projects are at different stages in their development and implementation with a great opportunity to take forward in a relatively short timescale. The project managers will work to the Director of Commissioning and Director of Quality and Governance.

The post holders will be a designated Project Manager for the following portfolios:

Portfolio 1

Discharge to Assess
LAS frequent callers
A&E frequent attenders

Portfolio 2

End of Life Care
Effective Commissioning and Decommissioning
Commissioning Lead for Integrated Urgent Care service- 111 & GP OOHs

Key Deliverables

Review and refresh the existing PIDs, project plans and milestones for designated projects to ensure delivery of the QiPP requirements and implementation in April 2017.
Produce relevant documentation e.g. Business Cases, Equality Impact Assessment to meet CCG governance requirements and underpin implementation.
Responsible for leading and implementing the projects.
Work in partnership with local CCGs to align projects and share learning.
Work with provider partners across the local system to shape and deliver the projects.
Engage key stakeholders in the delivery of the projects.
Have an oversight of relevant transformation and QiPP programmes across the CCG to identify interdependencies and understand their impact and contribution.
Produce regular progress reports; identify issues and risks to the Lead Director.
Act as the point of contact for the CCG for the Integrated Urgent Care service- 111 & GP OOHs.
Identify further project and transformational opportunities.

Interim Performance Manager – Candidate Ref No. 181530701

Matthew Wood — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:58:01 +0000

A highly skilled outcome focused goal orientated NHS senior manager, with a breadth of clinical and managerial expertise.
Managed weekly PTL meetings, to ensure specialties were fully aware of their preset position and the impact this has on the wider organization.
Expertly managed Emergency Department, including AEC and AAU, Gastroenterology, infectious disease and HIV at a large Acute Trust.
Managed complaints and local resolution meetings with families, developed weekly reports for the trajectories of RTT and cancer performance at a Midlands based Trust.
Supported organisations for preparedness of CQC inspection and the support for the production of action plan for failing CQC inspection.
Worked with trusts nationally to implement a national programme of change to support the cancer agenda, using robust project tools to implement the programme.
Proven track record in strategic leadership, operational change and project, management.
Competent at managing change in a complex environment effective workforce planner and a proactive pragmatic manager.

Interim Governance, Risk & Complaints Manager – Candidate Ref No. 08275

Matthew Wood — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:22:20 +0000

Highly experienced and professional nurse manager with over 30 years experience in the NHS and Independent Sectors.
Proven track record of mobilising high performing, safe and quality driven services with an excellent understanding of transformation management.
Adeptly undertook a Continuing Healthcare Review for 4 London based CCG’s to provide assurance with interpreting compliance with their statutory responsibilities regarding CHC funding applications and derogation or responsibilities.
Skilfully managed a full review of the Claims and Litigation department for a London based Commissioner, ensured compliance with statutory responsibilities and NHSLA protocols and time-frames.
Successfully lead the project team over a 12 month period for a London based Local authority around Public Health, supporting public health commissioning within NHS Primary Care.
Worked with Care Home providers and schools to raise awareness around Infection Control issues such as outbreak management and promoting the standards of the Hygiene Code.
Excellent communication skills, coupled with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Interim Operations Manager – Candidate Ref No. 44221162

Matthew Wood — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:48:50 +0000

Highly successful MBA qualified Manager with over 15 years Healthcare experience, in both the Public and Private sectors.
Experienced within Emergency & Acute Medicine, Women’s and Children’s, Sexual Health, Unscheduled Care, Radiology and T&O.
Consistently ensured the delivery of national targets, including A&E targets, 18 weeks referral to treatment and 2 week waiting times.
Successfully compiled and presented Business / Annual Plans for large Divisions in line with Trust strategy.
Efficiently provided reports to Board level on the progress and delivery of services within the Divisions managed.
Expertly delivered improved length of stay for a directorate at a large London based Acute Trust.
Managed the roll out of PACS / RIS within a Community Hospital environment, liaising with a range of stakeholders to ensure the overall integrity and delivery of the project.
Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills with the drive to achieve beyond expected results.

Interim Theatres Transformation Manager – Candidate Ref No. 158987725

Matthew Wood — Thu, 12 May 2016 10:54:54 +0000

A highly experienced Operating Theatres RGN trained Nurse with over 25 years Clinical and Operational Management experience within large NHS Acute Trusts.
Expertly managed and delivered waiting list targets in accordance with Planned Care National Access performance drivers.
Experienced in a wide range of highly successful turnaround/development assignments, service redesign, service improvement and governance.
Successfully led service improvements in utilization and compliance in 18 weeks RTT including non admitted waiting times from 44% to 90% achieved in 6 weeks.
Effectively improved the achievement of performance targets in both Cancer, and 4 hour ED targets and made Theatre utilization improvements from 84% to 92%.
Achieved service cost savings of approximately £6.5 million, in the past 5 years.
Outstanding leader, effective at building strong relationships and holds a sound track record of quickly creating efficient and effective operational delivery of professional services.

Interim Safeguarding Specialist – Adults

Matthew Wood — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:21:40 +0000

Daily rate: Band 8b equivalent
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 3 -6 months
Location: Yorkshire

Key deliverables:

Provide specialist knowledge, advice and practice to Trust staff consistent with the requirements of the Trust Safeguarding Adult policy and procedure.
Effectively promote the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults by enabling staff to identify families were Adult Safeguarding may be an issue.
Ensure records for Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults are written and stored in compliance with the policies and clinical governance framework of the Trust.
Contribute to the management of risk in relation to individual cases.
Provide specialist knowledge, support and advice to staff on safeguarding adult issues.
Undertake project work in relation to developing the Safeguarding Unit.

Interim Planning and Discharge Manager – Candidate Ref No. 15267865

Matthew Wood — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:10:53 +0000

Clinically qualified senior operations manager, with 15+ years experience in acute and community organisations in both strategic and operational roles covering service transformation, transition of services and service improvement within complex, multi disciplinary environments.
Successfully participated in the Planned and Unplanned Care re-design workshop at a large CCG.
Skilfully lead the transition of a variety of community services, including sexual health and dental services, for a NW based NHS Provider organisation into the acute setting, establishing a single point of access and ensuring all pathways deliver on the QIPP agenda.
Expertly established strong links with CCG’s on sub-acute care, tele-medicine, rapid response, virtual wards, respiratory, cardiology and long term conditions pathways.
Efficiently led a full review of secondary care, primary care, community partner services and lead the development of new service structures for a Midlands based ICO.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a keen eye for detail.