As Head of Transformation I drive strategic, system wide change to support delivery of Cancer Alliance objectives and priorities identified within NHS England ‘s Long Term Plan and the local cancer delivery plan. The breadth of the Cancer Alliance programme covers the whole pathway including prevention, screening, early detection, faster diagnosis, personalised care and sustainable operational performance.I oversee transformation projects across organisations in all sectors within Cheshire… Show more As Head of Transformation I drive strategic, system wide change to support delivery of Cancer Alliance objectives and priorities identified within NHS England ‘s Long Term Plan and the local cancer delivery plan. The breadth of the Cancer Alliance programme covers the whole pathway including prevention, screening, early detection, faster diagnosis, personalised care and sustainable operational performance.I oversee transformation projects across organisations in all sectors within Cheshire and Merseyside. Show less

In line with CCG's responsibility as the system leader for cancer, lead the commissioning, performance management, strategic development / transformation/ redesign of cancer and end of life services across primary, secondary, tertiary and voluntary care sectors within three Clinical Commissioning Groups in Cheshire. Work in close partnership with Specialised Commissioning, NHS England, Public Health, Strategic Clinical Networks, Health and Care Partnerships, Cancer Alliances, NHS… Show more In line with CCG's responsibility as the system leader for cancer, lead the commissioning, performance management, strategic development / transformation/ redesign of cancer and end of life services across primary, secondary, tertiary and voluntary care sectors within three Clinical Commissioning Groups in Cheshire. Work in close partnership with Specialised Commissioning, NHS England, Public Health, Strategic Clinical Networks, Health and Care Partnerships, Cancer Alliances, NHS organisations in the Acute, Community and Primary Care areas, Local Authority, Third Sector and local patient and public representatives to ensure high quality local pathways of care.Implement an outcome based, patient centred commissioning approach to cancer and end of life care ensuring strategic plans and service specifications are evidenced on local needs, resources and policy to improve access and delivery to the local population.To ensure cancer intelligence / cancer outcomes are aligned into local dashboards and used to inform commissioning plans.As lead specialist for cancer, ensure local delivery plans support the implementation of local and national cancer strategies and policies.Ensure positive partnership approaches to ensure that Integrated Care Partnerships are cohesive and seamless to maximise benefits to the population.Ensure evidenced based approaches to managing inequality for the local population.Ensure the patients voice is integral to all aspects of commissioning, leading consultation exercises where appropriate.Responsible for the line management of clinical project managers and other direct reports.Support the CCG with QIPP initiatives within cancer and EOL programmes of work to deliver financial balance. Show less

Objectives of my role within the Cancer Vanguard in conjunction with The Royal Marsden and University Hospital Central London were:Create a single cancer system for Greater Manchester;Introduce a single point of commissioning for cancer;Create a single system leader to be held accountable for all cancer outcomes;Co-produce challenging clinical and operational standards across all pathways Create a cancer intelligence unit Lead on patient experience

Responsible for the commissioning and performance management of a wide range of services’ delivery for the requirement of Palliative and End of life care. Leading the strategic development for improved performance and service delivery to ensure equity, efficiency and quality provisions, meeting the requirement of national and local strategy across the PCT.

• To strategically lead and develop clinical service provision in community nursing within Crewe and Nantwich and Allied Health Professions (AHPs) across the trust (management of 1000 staff)• To ensure the establishment of effective relationships with PCT and Practice-Based Commissioners• To work with the Business Development Unit to deliver key performance targets and ensure the initiation and implementation of newly commissioned services• Develop effective relationships with key… Show more • To strategically lead and develop clinical service provision in community nursing within Crewe and Nantwich and Allied Health Professions (AHPs) across the trust (management of 1000 staff)• To ensure the establishment of effective relationships with PCT and Practice-Based Commissioners• To work with the Business Development Unit to deliver key performance targets and ensure the initiation and implementation of newly commissioned services• Develop effective relationships with key partners e.g. Local Authority, Voluntary sector to contribute to a reduction in health inequalities• To take lead responsibility for AHPs across the provider arm of the PCT, MCHFT and ECT• Full budget responsibility for Crewe and Nantwich Locality (£18M)• Performance management against key targets including financial regulation Show less

• To lead and facilitate an Integrated Therapy & Dietetic Service in the operational, service improvement and modernisation agenda across CECPCT and MCHFT supporting managers, clinicians and front line staff in delivering the strategic and operational day to day service• Provide strategic advice on Therapy and Dietetic Services to CECPCT and MCHFT on professional issues, service development and performance ensuring high quality and efficient Therapy and Dietetic Services• Have… Show more • To lead and facilitate an Integrated Therapy & Dietetic Service in the operational, service improvement and modernisation agenda across CECPCT and MCHFT supporting managers, clinicians and front line staff in delivering the strategic and operational day to day service• Provide strategic advice on Therapy and Dietetic Services to CECPCT and MCHFT on professional issues, service development and performance ensuring high quality and efficient Therapy and Dietetic Services• Have responsibility for the financial management of Therapy and Dietetic Services ensuring where budgets are delegated they are effectively managed delivering cost improvements and investment programmes where identified• Ensure a whole systems approach to the improvement of the local health and social care community in close collaboration with other external and NHS organisations• Co-ordinate the marketing of Therapy and Dietetic Services• Deputise for Director of Clinical Services Show less