Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Qualified Therapist to Lead our Home First / Reablement service for Stroud locality.
As the Home First /Reablement lead you will be part of the leadership team for Stroud Locality alongside your county colleagues working autonomously and strategically.
You will be an experienced manager with skills to lead change and forge strong relationships within the Acute Trust and across the healthcare community. Both a flexible can-do attitude and a strong focus on delivery are essential.
If you welcome a challenge, then we would welcome your application.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gen Merrefield Community manager. Email: gen.merrefield@ghc.nhs.uk or 07813459746.
Interview date: 13th February 2023.
Main duties of the job
As the Service Manager you will have responsibility for leading and managing the Home First /Reablement service for Stroud Locality.
You will ensure there is robust and safe clinical, and financial management of the Service Line and work with the Service Directors to ensure that the strategic direction, as defined within the service, is effectively implemented at an operational level.
You will lead on projects across the service in conjunction with leadership team leads for Stroud Locality Integrated community teams and Senior Managers. With this in mind, you will need to have a strong operational background with a proven track record of delivery of results, working with clinical teams, able to think innovatively and have the ability to influence, motivate and inspire others. Having a clinical background will be an added advantage.
You will have proven experience in budget and staff management with the ability to develop continuing relationships with Key Partners.
About us
Gloucestershire Health & Care Services deliver community health & social care services for adults & older people in line with Primary care networks. Home First reablement teams working closely alongside their Integrated community health colleagues and health care communities, to provide support to people within their own homes and within bed based Reablement units. We work closely with GP's, local communities, acute and community hospital(s) and other partners supporting a health coaching approach to enable people to live as independently and for as long as possible within their own home.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the ICT managerial leadership team delivering the day to day business of the Home First and Reablement service and supporting its ongoing development as a key part of a successful health and care system.
While the post holders will have their own clear lines of responsibility they will work as a single cohesive management team. They will recognise and draw from colleagues wider skill set within each team in delivering, together the localities day to day operational delivery and agreed developments. This will require the team deliver and model to multi-disciplinary working practices.
We are keen to develop a more representative diversity of our senior staff and particularly encourage applications from those individuals with protected characteristics - in particular from women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled candidates
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the ICT managerial leadership team delivering the day to day business of the Home First and Reablement service and supporting its ongoing development as a key part of a successful health and care system.
While the post holders will have their own clear lines of responsibility they will work as a single cohesive management team. They will recognise and draw from colleagues wider skill set within each team in delivering, together the localities day to day operational delivery and agreed developments. This will require the team deliver and model to multi-disciplinary working practices.
We are keen to develop a more representative diversity of our senior staff and particularly encourage applications from those individuals with protected characteristics - in particular from women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled candidates
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC/NMC
- Relevant qualification educated to degree (level 6) (or diploma equivalent)
Desirable
- Demonstrate relevant clinical /leadership experience
- experience of achieving positive outcomes within the community working with multidisciplinary teams
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Experience/demonstrates understanding of working within rehabilitation
Desirable
- teaching and mentoring experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC/NMC
- Relevant qualification educated to degree (level 6) (or diploma equivalent)
Desirable
- Demonstrate relevant clinical /leadership experience
- experience of achieving positive outcomes within the community working with multidisciplinary teams
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Experience/demonstrates understanding of working within rehabilitation
Desirable
- teaching and mentoring experience
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).
