WEST OF SCOTLAND
UROLOGICAL
CANCERS MCn
clinical lead
CANDIDATES OWN EMPLOYING BOARD
Information pack
REF: 33331d
Closing Date: noon 6TH jUNE 2014
www.nhsgg c.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: WEST OF SCOTLAND UROLOGICAL CANCERS MANAGED CLINICAL NETWORK (MCN) CLINICAL LEAD
Base: CANDIDATES OWN EMPLOYING BOARD (1 of 4 employing boards, NHS GREATER GLASGOW & clyde, nhs ayrshire & arran, nhs forth valley and nhs lanarkshire)
3 Year term of appointment with option to extend to 5 years
1 session per week
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Lead for the Regional Urological Cancers Managed Clinical Network to lead the work and ongoing development of the Network across the West of Scotland.
Applicants will be clinical leaders in their field, currently practicing within the West of Scotland, and have knowledge and experience in the provision and development of cancer services. Working closely with clinicians in all disciplines, the MCN Advisory Board and Regional Cancer Advisory Group (RCAG), you will; lead and support implementation of evidence based practice; play a key role in the monitoring of clinical standards; promote the development of care pathways that support equitable access to cancer care across the region; and contribute to the strategic planning of cancer services.
Applicants will command the respect of MCN members and demonstrate commitment to the development and role of MCNs in delivering improvements in cancer care across the region. The ability to work across traditional Health Board boundaries and organisations is essential as is the ability to manage change within a complex environment.
Please note that it is the responsibility of each applicant to obtain written approval from their current employer, ahead of submitting an application, that they will be fully supported to undertake this additional activity.
It should be noted that, as per regional agreement, it is the responsibility of current employing Boards to meet any additional costs that may be incurred and that no application will be progressed without written confirmation of this.
Provisional date for interviews: PM of Wednesday 9th July 2014
JOB DESCRIPTION
West of Scotland Urological Cancers Managed Clinical Network (MCN)
Clinical Lead1. JOB PURPOSE
To provide clinical leadership for:The development of patient centred cancer services across the region for people affected by urological cancers in line with national policy, standards and clinical evidence base.
The review of relevant clinical quality standards.
The development, progression and review of a regional programme of work for the MCN.
The ongoing development of the Urological Cancers MCN within the West of Scotland.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Leadership
§ To provide effective clinical leadership for the MCN and Advisory Board.
§ To promote effective multidisciplinary/multiprofessional working across the region, ensuring clarity of roles among the various health care professionals involved.
§ To provide clinical leadership for the development of patient centred cancer services across the region for people affected by urological cancers in line with national policy, standards and clinical evidence base.
§ To provide clinical leadership for the review of relevant clinical quality standards in conjunction with Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
§ To provide guidance and direction for the Network Manager on clinical matters.
Governance
§ To ensure the development, implementation and review of systematic clinical audit within an agreed quality framework.
§ To ensure that all potential clinical governance issues are raised timeously with local Clinical Leads, the West of Scotland Lead Cancer Clinician and relevant NHS Board Medical Directors, and thereafter to monitor within the network that any such concerns are adequately addressed.
§ To ensure the development and delivery of a clear annual work programme for the MCN taking account of local, regional and national priorities.
§ To ensure that a written annual report is produced by the MCN, submitted to the Regional Cancer Advisory Group (RCAG) and made widely available to key stakeholders.
Education
§ To maximise the educational and training potential of the MCN.
Planning
§ To work collaboratively to support implementation of key strategic plans/objectives and facilitate and drive forward service improvement.
§ To seek to ensure that a regional approach is taken to planning cancer services in the West of Scotland and that MCN activity is fully integrated into both local and regional cancer planning processes.
Communication
§ To represent the MCN and actively contribute to relevant local, regional, and national groups.
§ To maintain effective communication and visible network arrangements, that can be evidenced by improved relationships, behaviours and joint working, across and between:
o MCNs, patients/carers and other voluntary & statutory agencies involved in cancer care.
o MCNs across Scotland and throughout the UK.
o MCNs, RCAG, specialty networks, and groups.
o MCNs, NHS Boards/Operating Divisions/Primary Care, Cancer Centre.
o MCNs, Scottish Government, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, Information Services Division (NHS Scotland), Scottish Cancer Research Network etc.
o MCNs, Royal Colleges, Universities etc.
§ To report on the work of the MCN and any key issues on a regular basis to the RCAG.
3. KEY RESULT AREAS
§ MCN Clinical Lead responsibilities are clearly recognised and the MCN adheres to appropriate policy and practices across all activities. This includes evidence of open and transparent decision making processes within the MCN.
§ Shared responsibility is assumed in the shaping and delivery of the MCNs annual work plan and input to the development of the Regional Cancer Network work plan.
§ Effective governance is maintained through clinical audit and review, which will ensure that the MCN places patient safety at the heart of its activity, and that systems and processes are integrated into day to day MCN activity and service provision.
§ Recommendations for the reconfiguration of clinical services are based on objective, coherent and reliable information relating to the evidence base, clinical activity, quality and performance.
§ Education and research are at the heart of the MCN. Relationships are established and maintained through collaborative working and building working relationships with established professional organisations and academic departments.
§ Effective communications are maintained, ensuring that MCN members are actively engaged in the work of the MCN.
§ Appropriate development of clinical guidelines and treatment protocols.
4. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK
The post holder will work with a high degree of autonomy and assignment of work will be self and MCN Advisory Board-directed, working within agreed regional objectives. Review will be carried out by the Regional Lead Cancer Clinician and Regional Manager (Cancer).5. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
§ Clinician with extensive experience in the provision of cancer care. Expert practitioner in own field and currently practicing within the west of Scotland. (E)§ Knowledge of current developments in cancer care and understanding of national cancer policy. (E)
§ Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively. (E)
§ Demonstrable commitment to improving care through development of MCNs. (E)
§ Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy. (D)
§ Experience in leading, managing and implementing change. (D)
§ Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels. (E)
§ Proven track record of team working and delivering on key pieces of work. (E)
§ Experience in audit, research and training. (E)
§ Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development. (E)
§ Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in an open and transparent manner. (E)
Recruitment Process
/ Possible triggers include, for example, that Current Lead Clinician:
1) Indicates that they wish to ‘step down’ from role.
2) Is approaching the end of their agreed ‘term of appointment’.
3) No longer carries the support of Network members.
Method:
1) Informal ‘word of mouth’.
2) Via e-mail using MCN mailing lists.
3) Via Regional Cancer Clinical Leads Group, RCAG and local cancer steering groups.
Method:
1) Via e-mail using MCN mailing lists.
2) Via Regional Cancer Clinical leads Group, RCAG and local cancer steering groups.
3) SHOW Website
NHSGGC will process this on behalf of network.
Recruitment panel will include:
· x 2 Network members (to be identified by Network Advisory Board).
· Regional Lead Cancer Clinician
· Regional Manager (Cancer)
· WoS Territorial Board Cancer Clinical Lead or MCN Clinical Lead.
Via established Network distribution list and communication channels.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website on www.show.scot.nhs.uk
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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact:
Dr Hilary Dobson, Regional Lead Cancer Clinician, WoSCAN
E-mail: Tel: 0141 800 8826
Evelyn Thomson, Regional Manager (Cancer), WoSCAN
E-mail: Tel: 0141 201 4829
How to apply
To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)
Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.
Return of Applications
Please return your application, in the form of curriculum vitae, with full supporting statement by email to or to the recruitment address below:
Medical and Dental Recruitment Team
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Recruitment Services, 1st Floor
Modular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
GLASGOW
G12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be noon 6th June 2014