Job summary
The Team Leader will be responsible for the clinical leadership, staff management, development, supervision and professional direction of the 0-19 team, specialising in School Nursing.
The Team Leader will support innovation, the delivery of evidence-based practice and quality service provision.
The Team Leader will ensure that audit programmes, supervision, sickness monitoring and PDR processes are in place. As well as contributing to IR1 management, EHCP process and ESR.
The Team Leader will be responsible for facilitating effective communication within the team.
The Team Leader will be engaged in Clinical Practice and advise others in their clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
- The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and leadership of staff and deployment of resources within the integrated area team.
- To provide support to the Service Manager to meet the aims, objectives and service specification of the 0-19 (25 SEND) Health and Wellbeing Service
- To develop and support staff who provide services for Children, Young People and Families within an area team.
- Support the Trust as a learning organisation and in delivering a quality service.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)
- Professional Registration
- Evidence of continued personal/professional development at Level 7
Desirable
- Postgraduate Leadership qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Multi- Disciplinary team.
- Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate effective team management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the government drivers and their influence on care.
Desirable
- Experience of research, audit and quality improvement methodologies.
- Competencies in providing expert health support and decision making in early help and complex safeguarding referrals.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly competent in making a decision regarding ongoing patient care based on clinical and risk factors.
- Staff Management and supervisory experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the government drivers and their influence on care
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to meet the needs of the post in full.
- Ability to influence and manage change including the promotion of evidenced based practice.
- Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting
Desirable
- Understand the commissioning requirements for the 0-19 service.
- Experience of leading change and implementing innovative practice.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and translate national policy and guidelines for use within the team and the Trust
- Effective skills in risk assessment and managerial processes
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting change management.
- Experience of supporting positive team philosophy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Dynamic and forward thinking.
- Commitment to a healthy and positive working environment based on the Trust values.
- Ability to effectively manage an operational team to ensure positive outcomes for service users
- Ability to recognize barriers to communication
Desirable
- An understanding of personal resilience.
Additional factors
Essential
- Access to transport and the ability to travel as required for role.
- To participate and maintain compliance of mandatory and statutory training required for the post.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)
- Professional Registration
- Evidence of continued personal/professional development at Level 7
Desirable
- Postgraduate Leadership qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Multi- Disciplinary team.
- Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate effective team management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the government drivers and their influence on care.
Desirable
- Experience of research, audit and quality improvement methodologies.
- Competencies in providing expert health support and decision making in early help and complex safeguarding referrals.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly competent in making a decision regarding ongoing patient care based on clinical and risk factors.
- Staff Management and supervisory experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the government drivers and their influence on care
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to meet the needs of the post in full.
- Ability to influence and manage change including the promotion of evidenced based practice.
- Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting
Desirable
- Understand the commissioning requirements for the 0-19 service.
- Experience of leading change and implementing innovative practice.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and translate national policy and guidelines for use within the team and the Trust
- Effective skills in risk assessment and managerial processes
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting change management.
- Experience of supporting positive team philosophy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Dynamic and forward thinking.
- Commitment to a healthy and positive working environment based on the Trust values.
- Ability to effectively manage an operational team to ensure positive outcomes for service users
- Ability to recognize barriers to communication
Desirable
- An understanding of personal resilience.
Additional factors
Essential
- Access to transport and the ability to travel as required for role.
- To participate and maintain compliance of mandatory and statutory training required for the post.
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).
