Job summary
Post-holder will be responsible for the clinical and operational dayto day service delivery ensuring that an individualised comprehensiveassessment and Care Management service is effectively delivered.
Responsibilities include the clinical and operational supervision ofjunior nursing staff and students as delegated by the team manager.
Be accountable for delivering a quality services that is effective andefficient in line with the organisations objectives and performanceindicators
Contribute to strategic service development working collaborativelywith other agencies.
Main duties of the job
To support the Team Leader in establishing and maintaining effectiveinter-team and inter agency communicationTo provide effective liaison/communication throughout the carepathway to service users, their carers and others, respondingsensitively to all needs especially in highly emotive settings
To maintain effective joint working with others, developing positiveworking relationships and clear communications with MDT and otherprofessionalsEnsure that all relevant information regarding service users care inparticular issues of concern re practice and workload arecommunicated as necessary to the line managerTo liaise with other professionals in relation to service user care,actively participating in care planning and review meetings andattending case conferences required
The post holder will be able to undertake assessment of need ofservice users who meets the service eligibility criteria, and their family.To formulate a care plan and risk assessment, review its effectivenessand re-plan using evidence based interventions to best effect inpartnership with the service user.
The post holder will be expected to identify and respond to acutepresentations in order to manage risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of the service user.
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About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, the Trust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire. As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.
Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT. Building on the CQC ' Outstanding' rating given by the CQC in 2019, we remain on our "Good to Great" journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.
To support us on this journey we are looking for an energetic, dynamic and ambitious individual to join our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication & Relationships To support the Team Leader in establishing and maintaining effectiveinter-team and inter agency communication To provide effective liaison/communication throughout the carepathway to service users, their carers and others, respondingsensitively to all needs especially in highly emotive settings To maintain effective joint working with others, developing positiveworking relationships and clear communications with MDT and otherprofessionals Ensure that all relevant information regarding service users care inparticular issues of concern re practice and workload arecommunicated as necessary to the line manager To liaise with other professionals in relation to service user care,actively participating in care planning and review meetings andattending case conferences required
Analytical and Judgemental The post holder will be able to undertake assessment of need ofservice users who meets the service eligibility criteria, and their family.To formulate a care plan and risk assessment, review its effectivenessand re-plan using evidence based interventions to best effect inpartnership with the service user. The post holder will be expected to identify and respond to acutepresentations in order to manage risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of the service user. Utilise clinical judgement to evaluate service users physical andpsychological responses to treatment. To initiate, plan and deliver effective risk management systems withinthe clinical area To ensure a consistent and timely response to safeguarding cases inline with departmental procedures To provide a responsive effective service to individuals in crisis
Planning and Organisation To plan, organise and prioritise resources and tasks on a daily basis tomeet service and organisational needs To take a leading role in the day to day management of the servicesupporting the Team Leader, including recruitment retention, rosteringand attendance management as required. To work in conjunction with and alongside colleagues and partnerswithin the organisation. To plan and deliver treatment interventions in line with Best Practiceand local and National GuidelinesTo act as a Care Coordinator ensuring high quality care delivery at alltimes To take a leading role in designated projects/service development asallocated To support the line manager/service line lead in the effective andtimely management of complaints and serious untoward incidents To identify the training needs of junior staff highlighting this to theTeam Leader To plan, develop and deliver training to others as needed
Physical & Emotional Working Conditions and Environment Document service user care by recording information on electronic carerecord, demonstrating keyboard skills. To have the ability to sit with service users for extended periods of time,often within pressurised circumstances and to sustain frequent, intenseconcentration. To be adaptable to the physical environment, particularly when meetingservice users in their homes, continually being aware of Trust Health &Safety Policies within this context. Ability to cope with the physical demands of frequent travel across theTrust. To drive own vehicle between bases. The post holder may be involved in physical procedures includingadministration of oral and injectable medications, the storage andtransportation of them, and the monitoring of peoples physical responsesto medications, such as blood pressure, glucose and weight monitoring. The post holder will be expected to drive between appointments across awide geographical area in order to manage numerous visits each day,across the west and south of the county and occasionally further. The post holder will be expected to share office space in a hot deskarrangement and work in an open plan environment. Visits to serviceusers occur mainly within their own homes and can therefore includeexposure to a range of environments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication & Relationships To support the Team Leader in establishing and maintaining effectiveinter-team and inter agency communication To provide effective liaison/communication throughout the carepathway to service users, their carers and others, respondingsensitively to all needs especially in highly emotive settings To maintain effective joint working with others, developing positiveworking relationships and clear communications with MDT and otherprofessionals Ensure that all relevant information regarding service users care inparticular issues of concern re practice and workload arecommunicated as necessary to the line manager To liaise with other professionals in relation to service user care,actively participating in care planning and review meetings andattending case conferences required
Analytical and Judgemental The post holder will be able to undertake assessment of need ofservice users who meets the service eligibility criteria, and their family.To formulate a care plan and risk assessment, review its effectivenessand re-plan using evidence based interventions to best effect inpartnership with the service user. The post holder will be expected to identify and respond to acutepresentations in order to manage risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of the service user. Utilise clinical judgement to evaluate service users physical andpsychological responses to treatment. To initiate, plan and deliver effective risk management systems withinthe clinical area To ensure a consistent and timely response to safeguarding cases inline with departmental procedures To provide a responsive effective service to individuals in crisis
Planning and Organisation To plan, organise and prioritise resources and tasks on a daily basis tomeet service and organisational needs To take a leading role in the day to day management of the servicesupporting the Team Leader, including recruitment retention, rosteringand attendance management as required. To work in conjunction with and alongside colleagues and partnerswithin the organisation. To plan and deliver treatment interventions in line with Best Practiceand local and National GuidelinesTo act as a Care Coordinator ensuring high quality care delivery at alltimes To take a leading role in designated projects/service development asallocated To support the line manager/service line lead in the effective andtimely management of complaints and serious untoward incidents To identify the training needs of junior staff highlighting this to theTeam Leader To plan, develop and deliver training to others as needed
Physical & Emotional Working Conditions and Environment Document service user care by recording information on electronic carerecord, demonstrating keyboard skills. To have the ability to sit with service users for extended periods of time,often within pressurised circumstances and to sustain frequent, intenseconcentration. To be adaptable to the physical environment, particularly when meetingservice users in their homes, continually being aware of Trust Health &Safety Policies within this context. Ability to cope with the physical demands of frequent travel across theTrust. To drive own vehicle between bases. The post holder may be involved in physical procedures includingadministration of oral and injectable medications, the storage andtransportation of them, and the monitoring of peoples physical responsesto medications, such as blood pressure, glucose and weight monitoring. The post holder will be expected to drive between appointments across awide geographical area in order to manage numerous visits each day,across the west and south of the county and occasionally further. The post holder will be expected to share office space in a hot deskarrangement and work in an open plan environment. Visits to serviceusers occur mainly within their own homes and can therefore includeexposure to a range of environments.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of current Registration with NMC, GSCC or HPC
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in an integrated health and social care environment
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of current Registration with NMC, GSCC or HPC
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in an integrated health and social care environment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Holly Lodge, 45 Church Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 0DR
Holly Lodge, 45 Church Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 0DR
Cheshunt
EN8 0DR
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
