1 July 2020

APPLICANT INFORMATION PACK

FOR THE POSITION OF

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Closing Date for Receipt of Completed Applications is: Friday, 7 August 2020 at 12.00 noon

2 July 2020

SECTION CONTENTS PAGE

1 INVITATION FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE 3

2 ABOUT THE NI AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST 4-7

3 JOB DESCRIPTION 8-13

4 PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION 14-16

5 HSC VALUES & BEHAVIOURS 17

6 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 18

7 RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS 19-21

8 USEFUL LINKS / FURTHER INFORMATION 22

3 July 2020

SECTION 1: INVITATION FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust (NIAS) is seeking to recruit a Director of Operations to join our Senior Management Team. This is a key executive director role, accountable for the operational response across the full portfolio of NIAS, with responsibility for the delivery of all clinical and non-clinical care services provided to patients. With a remit which includes delivery of frontline emergency response services; Emergency Ambulance Control (EAC); Non-Emergency Ambulance Control (NEAC); and Patient Care Services, the postholder will provide visible leadership to the Operations Directorate in the strategic development of NIAS and secure its success through the achievement of agreed corporate and individual objectives and the efficient management of resources. This is an exciting and challenging time for NIAS, as the Trust continues to undergo significant service improvement and reform. We are seeking to considerably increase the size of our workforce and develop new roles in order to continuously enhance the way we are delivering care. Simultaneously, we are developing our digital systems and estate and fleet infrastructure in line with emerging technological advances to support new ways of working and integration with the wider HSC. As a member of both the Trust’s Senior Management Team and Trust Board, the successful candidate will help lead NIAS through this period of considerable challenge and change, demonstrating a person-centred, value-based approach to support a culture of collective and compassionate leadership, innovation, and shared learning across the Trust. If you have the enthusiasm and commitment to ensure the successful implementation of our reform programme and our contribution to the wider HSC transformation agenda, as well as a strong value base of high quality service delivery to patients and clients, then we look forward to receiving your completed application form. Michael Bloomfield Chief Executive Should you require an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Robert Sowney Director of Operations (Interim) by telephoning: 07825 402 759 or emailing: Robert.Sowney@nias.hscni.net

4 July 2020

SECTION 2: ABOUT THE NI AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust (NIAS) was established in 1995 under the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Services Trust (Establishment) Order (Northern Ireland) 1995, as amended by the Health and Social Services Trusts (Establishment) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008, and Section 1 of the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009. NIAS provides high quality urgent and emergency care and treatment, as well as scheduled, non-emergency patient transport services, for all the population of Northern Ireland. Working closely with the five other HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland, NIAS has a central role to play in the implementation of the Department of Health’s Health and Wellbeing 2026: Delivering Together strategy. NIAS long-term strategy document, Caring Today, Planning for Tomorrow – Our Strategy to Transform: 2020-2026, sets out how we can address our current challenges, transform our service and bring tangible benefits to patients, staff and communities over the coming decade.

Our Mission Our mission is to show compassion, professionalism and respect to the patients we care for.

Our Values and Behaviours Our values, and the behaviours they instil, form the foundations for the culture and ethos for the whole organisation. NIAS has adopted the new HSC Values, which are

Working Together;

Excellence;

Openness and Honesty; and

Compassion.

Our Goals

Our patients will feel professionally cared for; always with compassion and respect.

Our staff will feel positive and proud to work for NIAS.

Our stakeholders will have confidence in us as a reliable provider at the centre of urgent and emergency care.

Our communities will continue to value and trust us.

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Key Services

Emergency response to patients with sudden illness and injury In addition to providing timely ambulance response, treatment and transportation to hospital, we offer clinical triage, advice and referral to callers via our Clinical Support Desk and offer appropriate alternatives to hospital attendance and emergency ambulance response through the implementation of a range of Alternative Care Pathways (ACP’s).

Non-emergency patient care and transportation The journeys undertaken cover admissions, hospital outpatient appointments, discharges and inter-hospital transfers and we seek to prioritise on the basis of clinical condition with high priority accorded to cancer, renal and terminally-ill patients.

Specialised health transport services We liaise directly with clinical professionals in Northern Ireland and beyond in an effort to ensure seamless movement of patients with specialist health needs such as organ transplant and access to critical/intensive care facilities, as well as providing a dedicated transport service for children and babies requiring urgent transfer between hospitals.

Co-ordination of planning for major events and response to mass casualty incidents and disasters

We have a key role to play in the assessment of major events and in co-ordinating the health response to major incidents, complex and hazardous environments and mass casualties.

Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) HEMS is a partnership between NIAS and a charity, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI), with the emergency medical team of doctors and paramedics being provided by NIAS and the helicopters and pilots being provided by AANI. The HEMS base is at Maze/Long Kesh near Lisburn, allowing the medical team to reach any part of Northern Ireland within 30 minutes.

Community Resuscitation

We are the lead agency for the implementation of the DoH Community Resuscitation Strategy. The role of NIAS Community Resuscitation Team is to promote awareness and practice of bystander CPR and the use of a defibrillator for people who suffer an out of hospital cardiac arrest.

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Clinical Education In partnership with the Ulster University, we currently deliver a Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) in Paramedic Practice, approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). This represents an interim solution for pre-registration Paramedic education in Northern Ireland.

Key Facts & Figures

7 July 2020

Organisational Structure

Chief Executive

Michael Bloomfield

Director of Finance

Paul Nicholson

(Interim)

Director of HR & OD (Interim)

Michelle Lemon

Director of Planning, Performance &

Corporate Services

Maxine Paterson

Director of Quality, Patient Safety &

Improvement

Lynne Charlton

Medical Director

Dr Nigel Ruddell

Director of Operations

Robert Sowney

(Interim)

CRM Programme Director

Brian McNeill

Programme Director Workforce Planning & Organisational Change

Roisin O'Hara

8 July 2020

SECTION 3: JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Director of Operations BAND: Senior Executive Pay Level 5 INITIAL LOCATION: NI Ambulance Service Trust Headquarters

(the postholder will be required to travel and work across the Trust)

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive RESPONSIBLE TO: Chair JOB SUMMARY A key executive director role accountable for the operational response across the full portfolio of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), with responsibility for the delivery of all the clinical and non-clinical care services provided to patients. The postholder has line management responsibility for the senior operational management team, with a remit which includes: delivery of frontline emergency response services; Emergency Ambulance Control (EAC) and Non-Emergency Ambulance Control (NEAC); and Patient Care Services. The postholder will provide visible leadership to the Operations Directorate in the strategic development of NIAS and ensure compliance with all statutory and contractual requirements, agreed Trust Board policies, standards and procedures. As an Executive Director of the Trust, the Director of Operations will be a full member of the Trust Board and share corporate responsibility for the decisions of the Board and strategic leadership of the Trust. He/she will secure the success of the Trust through the achievement of agreed corporate and individual objectives and the efficient management of resources. He/she will provide advice to the Trust on setting and maintaining standards of best professional practice in the planning, implementation, delivery and monitoring of operational services. He/she shall contribute to open and effective communication with the public, patients and other key stakeholders, including NIAS staff, to improve our services through positive engagement and collaborative working. KEY RESULTS AREAS Leadership & Management

As an Executive Director of the Trust, take shared corporate responsibility in the shaping and delivery of the organisation’s strategic direction, the development of the organisation’s culture, and the successful team working of the Board of Directors and the Senior Executive Management Team.

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Provide strong executive leadership to, and management of, managers and operational staff, ensuring that the establishment of standardised working practices and procedures are adopted across the Trust.

Ensure the Operations Directorate is efficiently and effectively structured to meet the clinical needs of the population served by NIAS. Establish and demonstrate an operational culture which values staff, ensuring that this is reflected in effective communication, involvement in service planning and evaluation and the development of education and training opportunities. Ensure effective service delivery through well motivated and committed staff in accordance with our statutory and contractual requirements.

Provide regular and comprehensive assurance reports to the Trust Board, reporting on the Operations Directorate outturn performance against key performance indicators and quality standards.

Establish and maintain performance management arrangements that support the achievement of the Trust’s strategic and service delivery objectives.

Actively manage the budget, ensure financial balance and provide monthly reports on financial activity. Anticipate and take early actions to mitigate any financial imbalance. Ensure that the Trust’s funds are effectively used in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions (SFI’s), represent value for money and can withstand public scrutiny.

Ensure policies and procedures are in place for the delegation of authority to other levels of management. Develop and agree budgets with direct reports and monitor expenditure against those budgets, ensuring equitable and effective deployment and supervision of staff.

Visibly drive and lead complex operational change projects that may be resisted by and unpopular with staff and/or stakeholders.

Safety & Quality

Work with the Medical Director, Director of Quality, Safety and Improvement and the Clinical Education Team to ensure appropriate policies, protocols and procedures are in place within Operations to deliver a safe and timely service.

Work with the Director of Quality, Safety and Improvement to assess and understand the quality and safety of the service provided and ensure, through management teams, the promotion of organisational learning and continual improvement processes.

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Business Planning

Contribute to the development of the Trust’s long-term strategy and corporate and annual business planning cycles.

Support the attainment of the Trust’s strategic objectives, as outlined in the Strategic Trust Delivery Plans.

Ensure with executive colleagues the maintenance of a robust system of emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR) planning and management and ensure that NIAS has the appropriate capacity and capability to respond to any major incident or civil emergency.

Maintain key relationships with emergency service partners, Department of Health (DOH) and other government agencies as necessary to maintain compliance to civil contingency requirements.

Ensure that all relevant staff have the necessary training and maintain their competencies in emergency preparedness and response to major incidents.

Lead on the development, testing and review of relevant business continuity plans to ensure a state of preparedness for the provision of proportionate, effective response to a business continuity incident.

Resource Management

Review individually, at least annually, the performance of line management reports through a formalised appraisal, supporting the implementation of individual personal development plans.

Mentor, coach, support and develop managers personally, encouraging effective and constructive feedback and continuous improvement.

Work with the Director of HR & Organisational Development and the Programme Director for Strategic Workforce Planning & Organisational Change to review the organisational workforce plan and establishment levels of the service for which the postholder is responsible to ensure that current and future workforce requirements for the successful delivery of operations are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

Participate, as required, in the recruitment, selection and appointment of staff reporting to the postholder in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.

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Undertake chairing conduct and attendance hearings when the potential outcome may be dismissal in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.

General

Contribute, as a Trust Senior Manager, to the development and implementation of policy across the full range of the Trust’s activities, including participation in the establishment of effective communication systems to ensure common understanding of the strategic direction of the Trust.

Review, at least annually, the performance of staff under the postholder’s management and supervision and provide guidance on personal development requirements, identifying and initiating, where appropriate, further education, training, and development. Ensure that under performance of any line report is identified with the individual and managed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Represent the Trust as appropriate on internal and external groups.

Lead and participate in other workstreams and initiatives as assigned.

Participate in any training and personal development initiative in accordance with the needs of the organisation.

Ensure that statutory regulations and Trust policies and procedures are always implemented and adhered to.

Visibly always demonstrate behaviours in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures in respect of equality and diversity.

Work to the mission and values of the Trust and display high standards of integrity and professionalism towards patients, clients, and colleagues.

Take personal responsibility for continuously developing and updating own knowledge and skills relevant to the job role and contribute to setting own work objectives.

This job description is subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the Director works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive of NIAS.

12 July 2020

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL NI AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST EMPLOYEES QUALITY The Trust is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service to patients, clients and the community. All Trust employees are expected, at all times, to provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. HEALTH AND SAFETY All Trust employees have the responsibility to make themselves aware of, and to conform to, the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and other Health and Safety Policies applicable to the workplace and all relevant statutory provisions, including Codes of Practice and Guidance. SMOKE FREE POLICY All Trust employees must comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy. EQUALITY SCHEMES All Trust employees must adhere to the Trust Equality’s Scheme in accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998) to promote equality of opportunity:

Between persons of different religious belief, political opinion, racial group, age, marital status or sexual orientation;

Between men and women generally;

Between persons with a disability and persons without; and

Between persons with dependents and persons without. HUMAN RIGHTS All Trust employees must support the Trust in complying with its obligations under Human Rights legislation. DATA PROTECTION All Trust employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient and staff records. INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL The Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all employees have a part to play in making this happen.

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All Trust employees should co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control and be aware of their local Operational Area initiatives being undertaken to reduce infection and enhance care delivery for patients/clients. They should know their role, in keeping with key principles as Infection Prevention and Control is everyone’s business. Trust employees, in delivery of all care, must:

Wash their hands thoroughly between each patient contact.

Be compliant with Standard Infection Control Precautions, Hand Hygiene and decontamination and other relevant infection prevention and control measures.

Be aware of the Trust’s Infection Control guidance and the Northern Ireland Regional Infection Control Manual and ensure they obtain mandatory Infection prevention control training or other specific infection control related training as required.

All Trust employees must comply with all other Policies and Procedures of the Trust.

14 July 2020

SECTION 4: PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION POST: Director of Operations BAND: Senior Executive Pay Level 5 INTIAL LOCATION: NI Ambulance Service Trust Headquarters (the postholder will be required to travel and work across

the Trust) REPORTS TO: Chief Executive RESPONSIBLE TO: Chair

Notes to applicants: 1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. 2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. 3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. 4. The Trust reserves the right to determine equivalency of qualifications.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage, although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor Criteria Method of Assessment

Qualifications/ Experience

A university degree or relevant professional qualification AND have worked for at least 3 years in a senior management role1 in a major complex organisation2; OR have a minimum of five years’ experience in a senior management role1 in a major complex organisation2; with evidence of demonstrable improvements in operational service delivery and clinical outcomes.

Shortlisting by Application Form

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Other Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment3. In respect of this point the successful applicant may be required to travel throughout Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

Evidence of delivering against challenging

performance and clinical performance

indicators for a minimum of 3 years, meeting

a full range of key targets and making

significant 4 improvements.

Shortlisting by Application Form And Assessment / Interview

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

Evidence of leading service change, which

has had positive impact on services in the

last 3 years.

Shortlisting by Application Form And Assessment / Interview

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

Evidence of skills in developing trusting and

strong relationships with a wide range of both

internal and external stakeholders.

Shortlisting by Application Form And Assessment / Interview

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

Evidence of having worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to be organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 3 years.

Shortlisting by Application Form And Assessment / Interview

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage:

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

Leading and implementing quality

improvement and innovation across

organisations.

Assessment / Interview

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

Track record to inspiring and leading teams

through change.

Assessment / Interview

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication skills both orally

and in writing. Assessment / Interview

1 A Senior management role is defined as experience gained at Director, Assistant Director or equivalent in a major complex organisation. 2 A Major complex organisation is defined as one with at least 200 staff OR an annual budget of at least £50 million; AND involving having to meet a wide range of objectives requiring a high degree of co-ordination with a range of stakeholders.

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3 This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post in full. 4 Significant is defined as contributing directly to key corporate objectives of the organisation concerned. Please note that candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at:

http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model Particular attention will be given to the following dimensions:

Inspiring shared purpose

Leading with care

Evaluating information

Connecting our service

Sharing the vision

Engaging the team

Holding to account

Developing capability

Influencing for results. Successful applicants may be required to attend for a pre-employment health assessment. It may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

17 July 2020

SECTION 5: HSC VALUES & BEHAVIOURS

HSC Value What does this mean? What does this look like in practice? – Behaviours

Working Together

We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across HSC and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all.

I work with others and value everyone’s contribution.

I treat people with respect and dignity.

I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams.

I actively engage people on issues that affect them.

I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible.

Excellence

We commit to being the best we can in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care and support.

I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference.

I take responsibility for my decisions and actions.

I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing.

I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’.

Openness & Honesty

We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour.

I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships.

I ask someone for help when needed.

I speak up if I have concerns.

I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice.

Compassion

We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves.

I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness.

I learn from others by listening carefully to them.

I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others.

All staff are expected to display the HSC values at all times

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SECTION 6: TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Hours

Senior Executives are expected to work such hours as are necessary for the full performance of their duties and responsibilities. This may include participating in on-call arrangements.

Remuneration Senior Executive Pay Level 5 (£62,323 - £83,098 per annum) Annual Leave and Statutory / Public Holidays

In addition to the 10 statutory / public holidays, the annual leave allowance will be between 27 and 33 days.

HSC Pension Scheme / HPSS Superannuation Scheme

One of the leading pension schemes available, Trust staff may choose to join the Health & Social Care Pension Scheme. Further information may be obtained from the HSC Pension Service Website at http://www.hscpensions.hscni.net/. Applicants who are already members of the HPSS Superannuation Scheme may continue with their current arrangements. Current contributions are as follows:

Employer contribution rate: 22.5% Employee contribution rate: 13.5%

Human Resources Policies

The Trust offers a wide range of Human Resource Policies to underpin the value that is placed on its staff such as: • Work Life Balance/Flexible Working Policies; • Special Leave; • Cycle to Work Scheme; • Access to savings on Social and Leisure Activities;

The HSC Code of Conduct is available on request.

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SECTION 7: RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Trust is fully committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, including gender reassignment, age, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, race, (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, being an Irish Traveller), disability, having, or not having dependents, or trade union membership. The Trust is committed to ensuring that selection for appointment is based solely on merit through the implementation of a systematic and objective recruitment & selection process. APPLICATION The closing date for applications for this position is Friday, 7 August 2020 at 12.00 noon. Applicants should complete all sections of the application form. CV’s will not be accepted. Only those applicants who clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the essential (and desirable where stated) criteria, as outlined on the Personnel Specification, will be shortlisted. It is essential that you detail under the relevant headings on the application form how, and to what extent, your qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience fulfil each of the criteria. Failure to do so will result in you not being shortlisted. Selection panels will shortlist solely on the basis of the information contained in the application form and will not make assumptions. If, due to a disability, you require any reasonable adjustments to allow you to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please indicate this in the relevant section of the application form. If you require further advice in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact Verity Cochrane, Assistant HR Director (Acting) at Verity.Cochrane@nias.hscni.net or on 02890400744 OR Lynn Ferguson, HR Manager (Acting) at Lynn.Ferguson@nias.hscni.net or on 02890400748. If you will not be available to attend an assessment/interview during a specified time period due to planned holidays, please indicate this in the relevant section on your application form. However, please note that the selection panel are under no obligation to take planned holidays into account when arranging assessment/ interview dates.

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Applicants may require to be contacted by mobile telephone/email regarding the selection process, therefore, please provide these details where possible. All such communication will be followed up in writing. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the equal opportunities monitoring form. This information is treated in the strictest confidence and is for monitoring /statistical purposes only; selection panels do not have any access to this information at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to complete applications online at https://jobs.hscni.net/. Hard copy application forms may be submitted to: Verity Cochrane Assistant HR Director (Acting) NI Ambulance Service HSC Trust HQ Knockbracken Healthcare Park Saintfield Road Belfast, BT8 8SG. Applicants using Royal Mail should note that 1st class mail does not guarantee next day delivery. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient postage has been paid to return the form to the address above by the stated closing date and time. Existing Health & Social Care staff should not rely on the internal postal system. Applications, or further information in support of your application, will not be accepted after the closing date and time. SHORTLISTING After the closing date, the selection panel will prepare a shortlist of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application form. PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW/ASSESSMENT CENTRE Shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in a preliminary interview and/or an assessment centre (which may include a preliminary interview). The Trust retains the right to incorporate additional selection stages depending on the number of applications received.

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FINAL INTERVIEW Applicants will be invited to a final interview based on their performance at the preliminary interview/assessment centre/additional selection stage as appropriate. The Trust retains the right to limit the number of applicants called to final interview. In addition to identifying a successful applicant, the Trust reserves the right to identify one or more reserve applicants. It is anticipated that the selection stage of the process will be completed by Friday, 28 August 2020. PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS Appointment of the successful applicant to the post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:

Completion of Personal Declaration

Confirmation of Driving Licence

Confirmation of Qualifications (as outlined in the Personnel Specification)

Confirmation of Identity

Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK

Pre-Employment Health Assessment

References (one of which must be from your current line manager) DATA PROTECTION

All information you provide in connection with the recruitment and selection process will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. FURTHER INFORMATION If you have any further queries regarding the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to contact Verity Cochrane, Assistant HR Director (Acting) at Verity.Cochrane@nias.hscni.net or on 02890400744 OR Lynn Ferguson, HR Manager (Acting) at Lynn.Ferguson@nias.hscni.net or on 02890400748.

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SECTION 8: USEFUL LINKS http://www.nias.hscni.net/ http://www.hscni.net/ https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/ https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/