Job summary
We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment, maternity cover post for leader at Dermot Murphy. we are a 22 bedded CHC funded unit for complex care patients.
The candidate must have experience working on the unit or a similar unit.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the MDT (Social Workers, GP's and Allied Health Professionals) to ensure that patient care is effectively coordinated, demonstrating a positive impact on our patients.
You will enjoy the chance to develop new and existing clinical skills, as well as a range of training opportunities for personal development. We will be looking for proven leadership skills and the ability to work within, lead and develop more junior members of the team, as well as work autonomously
You will be an excellent communicator who is willing to manage and challenge staff. With patient centered care as your main focus, you will deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post qualification specialist study
- Assessor / Mentor qualification
Desirable
- Achieved grade/experience
- Experience of working within other areas of nursing
- Community Specialist Practitioner
- Prescriber V150 or V300
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working at a Band 5 level with relevant community experience
- Leading a team and working autonomously
- Evidence of motivation.
Desirable
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of implementing and leading change
- Experience of working within other areas of nursing.
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate, abilty to utilise elecronic records/systems
- Communication skills
- Time management
- NHS plan and associated papers and targets Leadership
Desirable
- Reseach in an area relevant to community nursing
- Evidence of clinical skills
- Organisational skills
- Managing people and teams
Other
Essential
- Able to travel throughout different locations
- Flexible, able to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post qualification specialist study
- Assessor / Mentor qualification
Desirable
- Achieved grade/experience
- Experience of working within other areas of nursing
- Community Specialist Practitioner
- Prescriber V150 or V300
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working at a Band 5 level with relevant community experience
- Leading a team and working autonomously
- Evidence of motivation.
Desirable
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of implementing and leading change
- Experience of working within other areas of nursing.
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate, abilty to utilise elecronic records/systems
- Communication skills
- Time management
- NHS plan and associated papers and targets Leadership
Desirable
- Reseach in an area relevant to community nursing
- Evidence of clinical skills
- Organisational skills
- Managing people and teams
Other
Essential
- Able to travel throughout different locations
- Flexible, able to meet the needs of the service
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).
