Wound Care & Lymphoedema Team Leader

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity in Wound Care & Lymphoedema Services

Are you ready to make a real difference in patient care? Join us in the Borough of Bury as a pivotal member of our dynamic team, supporting the Service Lead and Band 7 Team Leader in the management of our Wound Care & Lymphoedema Service.

What You'll Do:

Lead with Innovation: Collaborate with our leadership team to implement clinically sound and operationally effective strategies that enhance patient outcomes

Embrace Change: Bring your passion for change management as you help shape the future of our services, ensuring that we stay ahead in providing top-notch care

Be a Specialist: Serve as a specialist support for the tissue viability aspect of our service, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to excellence in every interaction

Team Player: Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration, working closely with colleagues to drive success and improve our service offerings

If you're enthusiastic about making an impact in wound care and lymphoedema management and thrive in collaborative environments, we want you on our team.

Take the next step in your career--apply today and help us redefine patient care in Bury.

Main duties of the job

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented professional looking for a new challenge? We're seeking a skilled Service Manager to join our team in the Borough of Bury, responsible for the day-to-day management of our Wound Care & Lymphoedema Service.

Key Responsibilities:

Prioritise and Plan: Efficiently manage your workload, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and objectives

Process Development: Create and refine standard processes within the service to ensure consistency and excellence

Staff Support: Ensure staff are aware of and adhere to agreed processes, promoting a culture of best practice

Objectives Alignment: Collaborate with management to set objectives that align with Community Services' corporate goals

Data Management: Accurately input and maintain up-to-date records on the Paris system, ensuring data quality and integrity

Communication: Develop and maintain effective communication channels with external agencies, such as Local Authorities, Home Office, GPs, and CCGs

Confidentiality & Enquiries: Respond to sensitive and confidential enquiries from various organisations and individuals in a professional manner

Meetings & Events: Arrange and coordinate training sessions and other events as required

Specialist Support: Provide expert support for the tissue viability element of the service, utilising your expertise to drive excellence

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.