Managing and developing services within four GP Practices, ensuring that patients receive best possible care.

NDDP

Managing CHOICES and DWP contracts

To participate in the strategic development and leadership of the Company.To lead, support, and develop the operational delivery and performance of the Company.Contribute, as a member of the Executive Team, to the strategic planning and efficient delivery of services, including the production of the Business Plan and tender documents.Tasks are:Ensure that Company targets and key delivery requirements are regularly monitored and achieved.Manage the deployment of resources across three local area teams to achieve Business Plan objectives and key contractual requirements.Monitor, review and evaluate service delivery across Cumbria to ensure that universal and targeted provision meets local needs.Undertake regular monitoring and review of quality assurance, performance management, and other operational systems, making recommendations to the Chief Executive and Board of Directors as appropriate.Ensure the development of coherent support for young people, in partnership with key stakeholders, which enables their inclusion in learning or work. Establish effective working relationships with providers of services for young people, especially schools, colleges, and work based learning providers, to ensure coherence in service delivery.Ensure the regular, accurate recording of Management Information to enable effective analysis to be undertaken.Ensure that all service delivery is subject to continuous improvement and that the quality standards of the Company are met.Lead, support and develop a team of relevant Managers.Support and comply with the quality assurance systems, and work within all Company policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines for good practice.Support and comply with safeguarding and child protection principles and policies.Take appropriate responsibility for Health and Safety and risk assessments.Ensure appropriate confidentiality.Ensure equality of opportunity for all service users.

Duties: Implementation and delivery of the new Work Choice Contract (value £23,953,503)Contract supporting individuals with disability/disadvantages back into the work place.Responsible for the implementation of new contractChange management. Responsible for achieving Targets/KPI’s/ contract compliance.Influencing skillsStaff management/development/coaching & TUPE transfers, Relationship building with Job Centre Plus and Department of Work and Pension Managers and many external partnersResponsible for the management and delivery from 9 Sub Contractors.Budget management. Multi site managementAnalysing data regarding performance – reporting to various Managers

Duties: Managing performance and delivery of the New Deal for Disabled People contract, (value £ 1750,0000 )Staff management – motivating and improving performance to ensure contract targets were met, external relationship building – improving DWP relationships and challenging required areas, budget managementMulti site management

Duties: Management of DWP Contracts (estimated value £175,000), Management of Housing service (Big lottery funding value £225,000), College partnership contract (LSC £17,000 per year)Point of Diagnosis service (PCT Commissioned £90,000 per year)Staff management and development.Strategic external engagement, chairing large networks and County meetings, sourcing fundingMulti site management