Job summary
Are you looking for a new
challenge that will develop your leadership and team-working skills?
Do you have the enthusiasm and
drive, combined with the necessary skills to work in a key senior leadership
role within Community Health Services?
We are looking for highly skilled,
enthusiastic, dynamic self-motivated leader to lead our Frailty Team based at
Clarendon, Hebburn.
Would you enjoy the challenge of providing
senior support and clinical leadership in the delivery of high-quality care for
the patients in the community setting.
If so, this could be the job for
you.
You will be responsible for the
leadership and management of the Frailty Team consisting of Band 7 specialist
nurses. You will be responsible for the day-to-day Leadership and Management of
the Team and will be responsible for governance and assurance.
Main duties of the job
The Frailty Team normal working
hours work Monday Friday 08.30 - 5.
Trust adheres to flexible working
policy.
The post holder will be accountable
for the overall management and development of the team 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.
There will be considerable
opportunity for innovation and job satisfaction.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
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 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
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
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 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.
- Have complete ENCOP at foundation level or willing to complete.
Desirable
- Caseload management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment.
- Have completed ENCOP at specialist level.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/AHP.
- Degree Level Training.
- Post registration qualification specific to role.
- Non-Medical Nurse Prescribing.
- Advanced clinical skills.
Desirable
- Masters in health / leadership related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a community setting as a Nurse Practitioner or Community Matron and caseload holder.
- Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in a community 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 development.
- Experience of working in Frailty and Older Persons.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.
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.
- Have complete ENCOP at foundation level or willing to complete.
Desirable
- Caseload management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment.
- Have completed ENCOP at specialist level.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/AHP.
- Degree Level Training.
- Post registration qualification specific to role.
- Non-Medical Nurse Prescribing.
- Advanced clinical skills.
Desirable
- Masters in health / leadership related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a community setting as a Nurse Practitioner or Community Matron and caseload holder.
- Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in a community 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 development.
- Experience of working in Frailty and Older Persons.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.
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).
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