JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Day One Project Development Manager

SALARY: £40,000 per annum (Fixed 3 year contract)

DEPARTMENT: Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Charitable Foundation Chief Executive

RESPONSIBLE TO: Charitable Foundation Chief Executive

HOURS: 37½ hours per week, flexible working is essential to meet the needs of the post

LOCATION: Office based in Leeds with nationwide travel

JOB PURPOSE

To support the development and timely implementation of the Linked Charity Day One’s national expansion plan. To grow and support the other 26 major trauma centres and associated trauma services, becoming the hub of a national charity supporting Trauma patients nationwide

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop and deliver a successful strategy to expand Day One beyond Leeds in line with the Linked Charity’s mission statement

To implement the Day One expansion strategy, creating strong partnerships and working relationships across the Major Trauma Network of the 27 Major Trauma Centres and beyond

Motivate and develop teams across the trauma network, creating a group of likeminded committees that will advocate Day One

Ensure best value is delivered through utilising the Day One team, organisational and support materials to maximise best returns for the Charity

Work with and co-design creative PR and marketing campaigns with the team and with our external corporate partners

Ensure that Day One’s aims and objectives are met and all legal and other obligations are adhered to

Communications

Be an established leader with personal gravitas and ability to work with and influence at all levels including senior and executive management

Have good planning and prioritising skills to manage a varied and pressurised workload while focussing on the “big picture”

Be able to work collaboratively Focus on the achievements of targets Be diplomatic and persuasive Be an active advocate for Day One and build relationships internally and with

external partners To work closely with the Trust’s and/or external communications teams to

ensure that all written communications and materials produced comply with design standards and appropriate legislation as may be briefed to you from time to time (e.g. style guides, document templates, legal wordings, charities legislation requirements)

To undertake any audits or surveys as necessary

Professional requirements

Maintain a professional appearance Uphold Day One’s vision and values, behaving in a manner fitting to the

responsible position of the post holder and maintaining public confidence Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff /

stakeholders and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business

Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times

Other:

To keep up to date with current Major Trauma Centre’s activities and developments as well as developments and initiatives within the NHS in order to identify suitable new opportunities

To ensure the highest standard of honesty and personal integrity is observed at all times

To be available to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as may be reasonably necessary

The maintaining of excellent records The post holder will ensure the proper use of resources such as stationery,

telephone usage, photocopying and other consumables in the course of business, ensuring minimal waste and minimal cost

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To maintain the confidentiality of Day One and the Trust in respect of patient and staff information obtained at all times, and use such information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to the Charity Director

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The post-holder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to themselves as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post-holder in accordance with the Leeds Hospitals Charitable Foundations policies on Health and Safety at Work

To report any accident, untoward incident or loss relating to staff, patients or visitors in accordance with Leeds Hospitals Charitable Foundation policies

To undertake in-service training relevant to the post Comply with Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation Policies and Procedures

AREA OF WORK

The post holder will be required to undertake training events at any site across the Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation

The post holder may be requested to cover other areas within the Charity at short notice to cover unplanned sickness, planned sickness or annual leave

Office based at Leeds General Infirmary with nationwide travel as required to fulfil the requirements of the post

STAFF DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND EDUCATION

As the post holder will be based within the Hospital grounds there is a requirement to undertake mandatory training. It is the responsibility of the post holder to keep this training up to date

The post holder will have an appraisal of performance each year and will be responsible for agreeing a development plan with their manager, which will be reviewed each year

The Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation will provide assistance and agreed development to enable the post holder to achieve their objectives and standards in line with the development plan

If the post holder feels he/she is not achieving their objective as agreed in the development plan, they will bring it to the attention of their manager at the earliest opportunity

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations at all times Report any incidents of breaches of Health and Safety and report any

dangerous acts or omissions seen in the course of duty that compromise the Health and Safety of staff or patients using the Trust Health and Safety policy

Comply with audit recommendations and risk assessment recommendations to make the workplace and work practice safer

Assist when required to do so in any risk assessment activity undertaken

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The post holder will be required to work at any location where the Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation provides services

All professional and managerial staff are required to work in accordance with their particular Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action (please refer to disciplinary policy for further information)

In carrying out their duties the post holder must promote equality of opportunity and take every opportunity to eliminate discrimination

The post holder is required to keep confidential all information and documentation relating to either a patient, a member of staff or Directorate’s business, which he/she comes into contact with.  All staff are expected to respect the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, as this incorporates the need for a high standard of data quality, confidentiality and information security

The Trust adopted a “bare below the elbow policy” and expects that all staff adhere to the policy in the clinical areas and settings where health care is provided e.g. the patient’s own home. The policy statement is accessible on the intranet and defines the clinical area. Individuals can expect to be challenged if they are observed not to be adhering to the policy statement

The post holder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to him/her as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post holder in accordance with the Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation policies or Health and Safety at Work

These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and management reserve the right to require staff to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the grade of the post, in consultation with the post holder

This job description is an outline of the duties and conditions of the post and may be subject to change in detail or emphasis in light of future developments

Continuing Professional Development

The post holder will be expected to undertake ongoing personal, professional and management development in line with the responsibilities of the post

Smoke Free Policy

The NHS Trust has a Smoke Free Policy

Smoking is not permitted: -

Inside any building owned or used by the Trust or in areas used by NHS Trust staff in buildings shared with other organisations

In the grounds and car parks of premises of the NHS Trusts In the entrances of any of the NHS Trusts In the immediate areas outside NHS Trusts In vehicles owned or leased by Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation

Staff are not permitted to smoke whilst in uniform and / or wearing a staff badge in areas where they can be seen by the public

A copy of the full policy is available

In the unlikely event of a member of staff not respecting the policy, their line manager will attempt to resolve the situation informally in the first instance. Repeated breaches of the policy may result in disciplinary procedures being instigated Any member of staff wishing to stop smoking can contact the Stop Smoking Service

Part 2 – Person Specification

Criteria (clearly defined and related to the job)

Essential Desirable Where Assessed (e.g. application form, interview, references)

Qualifications Ability to plan, write and implement a successful strategy.

Presentation skills Excellent level of numeracy and literacy Fully trained in and with good skill levels in

use of Microsoft Office 2007, specifically Word (advanced), Powerpoint (advanced) and Excel (intermediate)

Time and project management skills Driving Licence

Proposal management Experience in use of

Fundraising / Management software packages

Relevant sales and negotiation qualification or experience

Relevant marketing qualification or experience

Written evidenceReferencesInterview

Experience Efficient at managing high volumes of email

and other communications Experience of dealing with difficult situations

to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes Experiencing in planning, budgeting and

reporting.

Peer management skills: know how to get the best out of people who may have multiple objectives and tasks that may be different to your own

Fundraising experience in a charitable organization

Sales and marketing experience

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Knowledge and Awareness

Confident and able in meetings, giving presentations and in networking environments, sometimes with very senior people

Be able to organise knowledge and information resources and provide

Knowledge of the hospital, NHS, fundraising and marketing markets

Knowledge of database/systems to manage donor or

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information to meet needs customer relationships Knowledge of fundraising

and promotion of fundraising activities, techniques, approaches, procedures, acquired through training and experience

Ability to decide on approach to fundraising campaigns and respond to public and media requests about such campaigns

Skills and Abilities Technologically literate – able to use the

internet, email, a PC desktop environment, trouble-shoot IT problems, manage document preparation.

Advanced keyboard skills Be able to gather, analyse, interpret and

present extensive and/or complex data and information

Be able to monitor the processing of data and information

Able to design publications, presentations and documents

Be able to provide, receive, develop, maintain and present communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations

Organisational ability - able to arrange

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meetings, events, conferences and photo calls as well as to co-ordinate campaigns

Ability to concentrate for long periods on report generation

Personal Attributes High emotional intelligence and exceptional

interpersonal skills: a ‘people person’ Be able to empathise with people’s stated needs and emotional drivers

Self-motivated and self-directing: able to organise and prioritise work

Self-aware: know gaps in own knowledge and skills and not be afraid to ask for assistance

Attention to detail as well as the ability to ensure accurate record-keeping and follow-up on assigned tasks

Ability to be emotionally resilient and respond to difficult organisational situations

Reliable and trustworthy Honest and with a high degree of personal

integrity

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References

It would be helpful when completing the application form if you could relate your previous experience and skills to the above personal requirements