Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS trust, to work with a friendly, compassionate and inspiring team as the departments Transitional Care and Outreach Lead, as part of investment this role is new to our department and is one of our key roles to the delivery of high quality and safe neonatal care.
The appointed member of staff will need to be a role model in their leadership and management within this area, being an approachable leader and an effective communicator. If you think this could be for you, please contact us for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for leading and managing our outreach nursing team and our transitional care. You will work across professional boundaries and manage a variety of nurses adult/child and midwifes. This role spans across community and secondary care services.
You will be required to build upon opportunities to further enhance family experience and to further integrate family integrated care, aiming where possible to keep family and baby together.
If role will require the candidate to undertake regular visits and provide clinical care to maintain competence and skill set both in the hospital and in the community setting, therefore car access and a full driving license is essential for this role.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
We are a friendly team across our nursing, medical, AHP teams and support teams, we support one another. We aim for kindness and caring for our babies and families and that of one another.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/midwife
- Qualified in speciality or equivilent course
- Degree in relevant field
- Leadership training/qualification
- mentorship/assessment/training qualification
- Safeguarding children training
Desirable
- Community/public health qualification/training
- UNICEF BFI training
- Early help training
Knowledge behaviours experience
Essential
- Proven experience neonatal band 6 and above
- Experience of working across acute and community
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of CPD in last 12 months
- Experience of teaching others
- Experience conducting audit and relative change
Desirable
- Transitional care experience
- Implementation of a new service experience
- Governance experience
- Family integrated care experience
- Managed complex discharges
- Experience of redesigning or formulating new pathways
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Effective communicator
- Experience of inputting on policy
- Experience of building Stakeholder relationships
- Awareness of own behaviours
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/midwife
- Qualified in speciality or equivilent course
- Degree in relevant field
- Leadership training/qualification
- mentorship/assessment/training qualification
- Safeguarding children training
Desirable
- Community/public health qualification/training
- UNICEF BFI training
- Early help training
Knowledge behaviours experience
Essential
- Proven experience neonatal band 6 and above
- Experience of working across acute and community
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of CPD in last 12 months
- Experience of teaching others
- Experience conducting audit and relative change
Desirable
- Transitional care experience
- Implementation of a new service experience
- Governance experience
- Family integrated care experience
- Managed complex discharges
- Experience of redesigning or formulating new pathways
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Effective communicator
- Experience of inputting on policy
- Experience of building Stakeholder relationships
- Awareness of own behaviours
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).
