Neurology Service Co-Ordinator

The Neurology Service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals provides specialist care to patients across South Yorkshire and beyond as part of one of the Trust's largest and most diverse clinical directorates. Working closely with fellow Service Co-ordinators, the Operational Manager and clinical colleagues, the post holder will play a key role in the effective day-to-day running of the administrative services across Neurology and the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.. This includes leading and supporting administrative teams, overseeing patient pathways and waiting lists, monitoring performance and ensuring services meet key targets and standards. The role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality patient care, develop staff and drive improvements in service efficiency, working collaboratively across a busy and varied clinical service. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care through continuous improvement, collaborative working and the development of our staff. As part of the Neurology service, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an important clinical service, work alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of efficient, patient-centred care. The Trust values its staff and is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive working environment, with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits to support work-life balance.,

• Support the Operational Manager and Service Manager in the effective day-to-day management of the Neurology Service and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
• Lead and support administrative teams, including staff development, appraisals, recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure robust administrative processes are in place to support efficient service delivery and high standards of patient care.
• Promote staff wellbeing and foster a positive, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Oversee patient pathways, waiting lists and clinical activity, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and performance targets.
• Ensure staffing and other resources are used effectively to meet service demands.
• Build effective working relationships with clinical teams, managers and wider services, acting as a key point of contact for operational matters.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Service Co-ordinators and Directorate colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for service improvement, pathway redesign and more efficient ways of working.
• Monitor performance against key targets and take action to address issues and support continuous improvement.
  
  This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of nine months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading NHS trusts, providing a wide range of hospital and community services alongside specialist care for patients across the region and beyond.