Job summary
The Referral Hub manages referrals into a number of HCT clinical services. Our team consists of GP's, Nurses, Therapy, pharmacists and Administrators who care for patients across Hertfordshire.
Our team is the first of point of contact for all patient and professionals across East and North Hertfordshire for care co-ordination within Hertfordshire Community Trust. The efficient management of incoming referrals is essential step in the patient care journey, and ensures a timely and appropriate response to the care needs of our local population.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced people-centered virtual ward clinical lead. Ideally, you will have experience in leading teams and excellent clinical skills . You will have a proven track record in ensuring a team preform in line with key performance indicators, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role will be responsible for managing and developing the virtual ward service in conjunction with our system partners.
The Referral Hub opening hours are Monday to Sunday 8.00am to 8.00pm, this role, will be required to join the rotational weekend rota.
This role involves some remote working, and some office based duties, with minimal/ no face to face activities.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the flow of patient through HCT services.
- Ensuring clinical effectiveness and safety.
- Supporting with complex patient assessments.
- Dealing with incidents.
- Advising on service developments.
- Implementing new pathways.
- Recruitment and selection.
- Building and Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting the senior management team.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
This role involves some remote working, and some office based duties, with minimal/ no face to face activities.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
This role involves some remote working, and some office based duties, with minimal/ no face to face activities.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Person Specification
Knowlege and experience
Essential
- Has achieved/is working to/ expresses wishes to complete independent non medical prescriber course
- Demonstrates a good clinical knowledge base
- Has experience across acute and community settings
- Has evidence on continued professional development
vision and values
Essential
- Demonstrated a knowledge of trust values
- Has been part of service development
Desirable
- Completed service development/Prince QSIAR training
Management
Essential
- Has experience of people management
- Has experience with managing rosters
- demonstration of knowledge managing a caseload/ward/service
- Understands delegation/ prioritisation
- Experience of managing preformance
Others
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Knowlege and experience
Essential
- Has achieved/is working to/ expresses wishes to complete independent non medical prescriber course
- Demonstrates a good clinical knowledge base
- Has experience across acute and community settings
- Has evidence on continued professional development
vision and values
Essential
- Demonstrated a knowledge of trust values
- Has been part of service development
Desirable
- Completed service development/Prince QSIAR training
Management
Essential
- Has experience of people management
- Has experience with managing rosters
- demonstration of knowledge managing a caseload/ward/service
- Understands delegation/ prioritisation
- Experience of managing preformance
Others
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
