Job summary
Service
Lead Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) - Band 8a
Wiltshire based
37.5 Hours per week - 18 month Fixed Term Contract
We have an exciting 18-month
secondment opportunity for an experienced and suitably qualified Learning
Disability Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, or Allied Health Professional to manage
the Wiltshire Specialist Health Service for people with Learning Disabilities
(CTPLD). The post holder will provide day to day operational management and
leadership to a specialist team of professionals and clinical leadership and
line management to nurses or Allied Health professionals within the team.
The post holder will need to have a
good level of management experience within the NHS, and significant experience
of working with clinicians and multi-disciplinary teams to achieve service
improvement. We would like to see a real passion for community services for
people with learning disabilities and the difference they can make to service
users and carers.
Main duties of the job
There is opportunity to hold a small caseload depending on managerial workload.
The team is works in partnership with Wiltshire Council and integrated with Avon & Wiltshire Partnership so the post holder will work closely with the Councils Service Manager for People with Learning Disabilities and the AWP Community Services Manager for LD Pathways.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
You will be able to join the NHS pension scheme, have access to a wide range of NHS discount offers, plus a generous annual leave allowance. Parking at most sites is also FREE.
Interviews to be held 28th December 2023
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health
services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS
partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and
care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community
services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of
Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our
community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive
team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which
were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good
rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that
it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market
towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good
schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and
a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.
What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or AHP (Active Registration)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience; working towards a Masters
- Management Qualification or Leadership Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of senior operational role.
- Experience of working at a senior level within the Community setting.
- Experience of developing business cases from concept to implementation.
- Evidence of successfully managing services that interface directly with Primary Care, Secondary Care and LA.
- Proven experience of leading clinical teams and professional agendas.
- Proven experience of strategic leadership across LD provider services.
- Evidence of successfully delivering service improvement.
- Evidence of successful multi-agency working & partnership development.
- Proven experience of budgetary/financial management.
- Proven track record in improving patient experience and gaining patient/public views.
- Proven experience of managing complex HR issues.
- Experience in delivering Clinical Governance, Risks and Safety management.
- Proven experience leading investigations into complex complaints and clinical incidents.
- Experience of business planning and development.
- Always puts patients first and is committed
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or AHP (Active Registration)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience; working towards a Masters
- Management Qualification or Leadership Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of senior operational role.
- Experience of working at a senior level within the Community setting.
- Experience of developing business cases from concept to implementation.
- Evidence of successfully managing services that interface directly with Primary Care, Secondary Care and LA.
- Proven experience of leading clinical teams and professional agendas.
- Proven experience of strategic leadership across LD provider services.
- Evidence of successfully delivering service improvement.
- Evidence of successful multi-agency working & partnership development.
- Proven experience of budgetary/financial management.
- Proven track record in improving patient experience and gaining patient/public views.
- Proven experience of managing complex HR issues.
- Experience in delivering Clinical Governance, Risks and Safety management.
- Proven experience leading investigations into complex complaints and clinical incidents.
- Experience of business planning and development.
- Always puts patients first and is committed
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
