Please note this is not a West Sussex County Council post, it is being advertised on behalf of the NHS. 40,028-48,034 per annum Fixed Term (12 months) Based in Crawley Hospital 22.5 hours per week Interview date: 17/08/2016

Please note this is not a West Sussex County Council post, it is being advertised on behalf of the NHS. The Commissioning, Contracting and Planning Directorate have identified an opportunity for working in collaboration with Adult Social Care and the Crawley and Horsham and Mid Sussex CCG’s to take forward an evaluation of Falls projects. The Programme Manager, reporting to the Programme Director for Stroke, will work with the commissioners across social care and CCG projects focussed on prevention of falls in the community and care homes. This will involve leading on a project mapping and evaluation process with CCGs and Social Care to provide: a report which evaluates the outcomes, identifies duplication of resources, and any gaps in services. The report will inform strategic commissioning plans; identify best practice and provide indications of where value for money can be improved across care settings for older people. The successful candidate will need to be a confident leader, able to work on their own initiative and to develop relationships with key lead clinicians, management colleagues and locality groups. A proven track record of influencing and inter-personal skills alongside competence in programme/project management will be essential. For further information about the role and an informal discussion please contact Jacqui Nettleton, Programme Director for Stroke -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note the following before applying: 1. Closing date: we reserve the right to amend the closing date based upon the number of applications received. Vacancies attracting a high volume of applications may therefore close earlier than advertised. 2. Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Border Agency requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit UK Border Agency website. 3. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview. Telephone interviews will not be considered. 4. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion. 5. Criminal records: due to the requirements of certain roles, a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure must be obtained by the organisation. Please be aware that anyone who is included in the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) barred lists will commit an offence if they engage, or seek or offer to engage, in a regulated activity from which they are barred. 6. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant NHS Terms and Conditions of Service. 7. Please note travel expenses to attend interview will need to be met by applicants.