Job summary
Band 6 Team Leader- 37.5 hours
Our complex care team is made up of
-the children's continuing care team, which provides respite in the home and school setting for children with complex needs.
-the Long Term Ventilation Team which provides packages of care in the home for children who require ventilation to assist their breathing.
-Swanbourne gardens which is a 4 bedded respite unit that provides overnight respite for children with complex needs.
As a team we strive to provide the children we support with a high standard of care.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 team leader working within the team you would work across the 3 teams at Swanbourne Gardens- our unique 4 bedded respite unit. Alongside this you may be required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in the child and families own home or in school / nursery. You would be at the forefront of teaching and assessing the competencies required for the staff to deliver day to day care for the children with complex health needs, this will include interventions such as care and management of tracheostomies, gastrostomies and ventilation support. You would be expected to provide supervision and appraisals for the junior staff and ensure all mandatory training is up to date. As a band 6 we would expect you to role model the trusts value and behaviour framework when working within the team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice 3033
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out the nursing process for complex children in the community. Including assessment, planning and implementing patient care.
To deputise for the Band 7 Deputy Matron based at Swanbourne Gardens.
To line manage junior staff.
To ensure all competencies are up to date for all staff to maintain safe delivery of care.
To complete the rota for staffing and children attending Swanbourne Gardens to ensure all commissioned packages are met.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out the nursing process for complex children in the community. Including assessment, planning and implementing patient care.
To deputise for the Band 7 Deputy Matron based at Swanbourne Gardens.
To line manage junior staff.
To ensure all competencies are up to date for all staff to maintain safe delivery of care.
To complete the rota for staffing and children attending Swanbourne Gardens to ensure all commissioned packages are met.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Safeguarding Procedures
- Impact on child and family - disability/ complex need
Desirable
- Awareness of continuing care framework and commissioning
Skills
Essential
- Effective time management / prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within the team and autonomously
- Ability to adapt and cope with change with a positive can do attitude
- Effective Communication written/verbal
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Problem solving / decision maker
- Professional attitude
Desirable
- Critical analysis skills
- Research skills
- Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience and knowledge Working with children with complex needs
- Supervision of junior staff
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Family centred approach to care
Desirable
- Worked within the community setting
- Experience of change management
- Experience of convening and chairing meetings
Qualification
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child / LD
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing certificate (Mentorship)
- Relevant Post Reg Experience (minimum 1 year)
- Degree/ CSP
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Flexability/Adaptability
- Access to a car
- Hold a full UK Driving License
Desirable
- Ability to deal with potentially upsetting and distressing situations
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Safeguarding Procedures
- Impact on child and family - disability/ complex need
Desirable
- Awareness of continuing care framework and commissioning
Skills
Essential
- Effective time management / prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within the team and autonomously
- Ability to adapt and cope with change with a positive can do attitude
- Effective Communication written/verbal
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Problem solving / decision maker
- Professional attitude
Desirable
- Critical analysis skills
- Research skills
- Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience and knowledge Working with children with complex needs
- Supervision of junior staff
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Family centred approach to care
Desirable
- Worked within the community setting
- Experience of change management
- Experience of convening and chairing meetings
Qualification
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child / LD
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing certificate (Mentorship)
- Relevant Post Reg Experience (minimum 1 year)
- Degree/ CSP
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Flexability/Adaptability
- Access to a car
- Hold a full UK Driving License
Desirable
- Ability to deal with potentially upsetting and distressing situations
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).
