Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic full time
Clinical Team manager for ICAR (IntermediateCare and Rehabilitation unit)
based in Houghton Primary Care Centre.
ICAR is a 24 bedded rehabilitation
unit, offering medical, nursing and therapy assessment and providing patient
centred care to optimise independence, recovery and patient wellbeing.
The team includes Nurse
Practitioners, Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Visiting Consultant Geriatrician,
Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Social Workers and
Volunteers.
We are
looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to manage and develop the Team
and the service through the provision of effective clinical and managerial
leadership.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has
excellent communication skills and can demonstrate effective leadership skills.
We want you to have a passion for teamwork and
developing the services offered within ICAR, be able to work with all members
of the multi-disciplinary team.
You will be expected to ensure safe care and
day to day running of the unit whilst supporting and developing team members to
provide high level quality care.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- They
must deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and
processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at
all times.
- They
will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring
that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing
and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
- Effectively
manage the team nursing resource, ensuring that staff rotas can deliver safe
and effective patient care.
- Support
and contribute to the development of patient care and nursing practice within
the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as
required.
- Ensure
effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing
to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and
supervision and are appropriately assessed.
- To
comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- They
must deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and
processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at
all times.
- They
will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring
that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing
and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
- Effectively
manage the team nursing resource, ensuring that staff rotas can deliver safe
and effective patient care.
- Support
and contribute to the development of patient care and nursing practice within
the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as
required.
- Ensure
effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing
to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and
supervision and are appropriately assessed.
- To
comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment.
- Evidence of Clinical decision- making skills.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in a community / acute setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary / multi-agency working.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of service redesign and development.
- Experience of audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification or relevant experience.
- Study at masters level.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment.
- Evidence of Clinical decision- making skills.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in a community / acute setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary / multi-agency working.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of service redesign and development.
- Experience of audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification or relevant experience.
- Study at masters level.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Houghton Primary Care Centre
Brinkburn Crescent
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH4 5GU
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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