Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly
motivated Nurse Manager of our highly specialised community Dermatology
service.
The Clinical Team Manager will take
responsibility for the day to day functioning of a very busy dermatology,
service, ensuring that clinical work is being delivered to a high standard.
They will be responsible for ensuring that the teams pathways are managed,
that staff are adequately trained, supervised and work to the British
Association of Dermatology standards. They will work with the senior team on
service redesign and facilitate change to ensure that services develop as
needed and continue to meet the needs and safety of patients, always.
Main duties of the job
The clinical
team manager will line manage the dermatology team and lead the clinical team
to ensure continual quality improvement and clinical governance. They will
provide a high level of clinical knowledge and experience to help inform
clinical decisions for the patients. They will supervise and supportively
manage staff, enable recruitment of staff, sickness absence, be involved in
service development projects, participate in clinical governance and MDT
meetings, manage complaints and work closely with other partners. They will
work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to promote a culture
of compassionate, high-quality care and successful outcomes for patients.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
accountable for the overall management and development of the team / service,
deployment and supervision of staff and ensuring the coordination of services
provided, optimising the cost-effective use of all resources.
Line
management of the team, with overall accountability and responsibility for the
delivery of all aspects of patient / client care through the provision of
effective clinical and managerial leadership.
To lead,
motivate and support the team approach to delivering new and innovative models
of care for patients / clients.
To lead a
continuously improving service, by ensuring systems are in place to support
clinical governance, quality monitoring and ongoing research and audit of
practice.
Ensure
systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety.
Facilitate
the development of clinical expertise and advanced clinical practice within the
team.
To provide
direct clinical care and work autonomously, assessing individual patient /
client needs, initiating investigations, determining a plan of care and
initiating appropriate holistic, research-based health information and care.
To act as
a resource for all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, providing expert
advice concerning aspects of patient / client management.
To be
responsible for ensuring that agreed professional standards are reflected in
practice and to have overall responsibility for monitoring the standard of
care.
To improve
the patient / client journey by increasing access to assessment and appropriate
care and treatment.
Work
collaboratively with Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensure practice is efficient,
effective, evidence based and safe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
accountable for the overall management and development of the team / service,
deployment and supervision of staff and ensuring the coordination of services
provided, optimising the cost-effective use of all resources.
Line
management of the team, with overall accountability and responsibility for the
delivery of all aspects of patient / client care through the provision of
effective clinical and managerial leadership.
To lead,
motivate and support the team approach to delivering new and innovative models
of care for patients / clients.
To lead a
continuously improving service, by ensuring systems are in place to support
clinical governance, quality monitoring and ongoing research and audit of
practice.
Ensure
systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety.
Facilitate
the development of clinical expertise and advanced clinical practice within the
team.
To provide
direct clinical care and work autonomously, assessing individual patient /
client needs, initiating investigations, determining a plan of care and
initiating appropriate holistic, research-based health information and care.
To act as
a resource for all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, providing expert
advice concerning aspects of patient / client management.
To be
responsible for ensuring that agreed professional standards are reflected in
practice and to have overall responsibility for monitoring the standard of
care.
To improve
the patient / client journey by increasing access to assessment and appropriate
care and treatment.
Work
collaboratively with Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensure practice is efficient,
effective, evidence based and safe.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, willingness to maintain and extend skills and knowledge
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to forge relationships with colleagues and others for the benefit of patient care and caseload coordination
- Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision-making skills
Desirable
- Caseload management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a specialist or senior clinician in either a community or acute or out-patient setting
- Multi-disciplinary / multi-agency working
- Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of leading clinical development
- Experience of managing change
Desirable
- Leadership role
- Complex caseload management
- Ability to undertake audit
- Involvement in service review and quality improvement
- Minor surgery skills and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree Level Training
- Teaching qualification or Practice Assessor
- Advanced / Specialist post registration qualification, specific to Dermatology
- Prescribing qualification specific to clinical role
Desirable
- Masters in health / leadership related subject
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, willingness to maintain and extend skills and knowledge
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to forge relationships with colleagues and others for the benefit of patient care and caseload coordination
- Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision-making skills
Desirable
- Caseload management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a specialist or senior clinician in either a community or acute or out-patient setting
- Multi-disciplinary / multi-agency working
- Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of leading clinical development
- Experience of managing change
Desirable
- Leadership role
- Complex caseload management
- Ability to undertake audit
- Involvement in service review and quality improvement
- Minor surgery skills and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree Level Training
- Teaching qualification or Practice Assessor
- Advanced / Specialist post registration qualification, specific to Dermatology
- Prescribing qualification specific to clinical role
Desirable
- Masters in health / leadership related subject
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).
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