Job summary
In this role you will lead, motivate, and support
the team, providing supervision and support on a regular basis, developing
staff to their maximum potential, ensuring a high standard of care and support
to patients.
You will create a positive team culture, be open to new ideas, concepts, and innovation
alongside partners across the Warrington system.
We expect you to be responsible for the day-to-day
operational management of the team, including management of sickness absence,
performance, appraisals, development etc.
You will provide consistent and visible leadership
to ensure productive team working ensuring a high-quality, person-centred
service is delivered for our service users. The service promotes equality and
diversity, and the patient is offered
person centred care with dignity and respect.
As manager you will ensure that service provision
complies with all relevant organisational policies and procedures.
You will ensure the proactive planning and effective
co-ordination of staff, including staff caseloads and reallocation of resources
to meet the of capacity and demand and service priorities. to meet admission avoidance targets.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced team leader to join the Warrington
Dermatology Team. You will be recruited into the role of Team Leader; with
operational and line management responsibilities across the dermatology
service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic team
leader ready to take the next step in their management career and join us in
providing high quality care and
excellent patient experience within a busy dermatology service. You will work
alongside experienced senior colleagues to help develop a forward thinking
service on their next step of an exciting service transformation journey. You
will experience a wide range of operational development opportunities and will
have an opportunity to put into practice your well honed, extensive management skills
in this busy environment.
Within the department we treat dermatology
patients from across Warrington who are referred from GPs and other healthcare
professionals across both 2 week cancer waits and routine patient clinics. You
will lead and be part of this wider MDT team.
The department engages with both local, regional and national partner
agencies to deliver evidence based patient care, the team is currently working
on several new patient initiatives focussed on enhancing the already excellent
patient experience .
If you are ready for a new
challenge, this is the job for you.
About us
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
To develop a seamless
service through close working relationships with all partners to ensure the
needs of the service users are met in a holistic manner.
Work closely with key
stakeholders to ensure that where appropriate locality-based care pathways are
developed and delivered as seamlessly as possible in an integrated manner.
Contribute to effective
Case Management, Duty Management pathway planning and process review for the
service and team members.
Ensure patients rights
to make informed decisions, where necessary ensuring appropriate utilisation of
risk management strategies and safeguarding procedures.
To ensure
understanding, implementation and adherence of organisational policies and
procedures by all staff.
Ensure appropriate
incident reporting and subsequent action planning and management takes place.
Report to Operational
Manager for all monitoring of budgetary matters relating to the service.
To monitor and report
on monthly service data, taking appropriate action to allocate resources as
appropriate.
To lead on recruitment,
retention and staff development and training programmes to meet the needs of
service and individual development plans.
To operationally manage
and co-ordinate requests for annual leave, sick and study leave to ensure the service
has cover.
To ensure and maintain
high clinical standards throughout the service that comply with Care Quality
Commission and relevant professional body standards.
To ensure all staff
maintain appropriate and accurate patient records, in keeping with professional
and departmental standards.
Undertake any
additional duties as required by senior managers.
Professional Responsibilities
To maintain professional standards including standards of proficiency,
conduct, performance, ethics and continuing professional development.
To give advice and
support on all aspects of service delivery, acting as a positive role model,
for all staff.
Work collaboratively
with all members of the multidisciplinary team, fostering an environment which
supports partnership working, professional respect and high-quality service
provision.
To support the
development, review, and benchmarking of services against evidence based
methods of delivering service.
To participate in
protected learning time and attend professional meetings as required.
To participate in the
Individual Performance Review System (IPR) maintaining supervision and
appraisal of staff.
To update clinical and
managerial skills identified through IPR by utilising appropriate learning
opportunities.
To maintain competency
to practice through Continuing Professional Development.
To contribute to own
CPD in a positive manner, evaluating ones own practice and
participating in the
appraisal process. Attend relevant training courses and
mandatory training.
To interpret policy
documents from both government and professional bodies to contribute to
planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
To undertake
investigations of complaints.
To positively represent
and promote theDermatology Team.
To be responsible for
service equipment and to adhere to trust policy, including competence to ensure
safe use.
To support the team in
professional development in accordance with national
standards making
recommendations on changes to clinical practice.
To participate in the
Individual Performance Development system.
Communication
To develop and maintain
links with appropriate hospital, community and local authority staff and
voluntary agencies to promote continuity of patient care.
To encourage active
patient involvement in service redesign and development via patients forums
and patient experience programme
Education and Research
To implement best
practice and to act as a resource for the Dermatology Team .
To lead and undertake
Research and Development projects as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
To develop a seamless
service through close working relationships with all partners to ensure the
needs of the service users are met in a holistic manner.
Work closely with key
stakeholders to ensure that where appropriate locality-based care pathways are
developed and delivered as seamlessly as possible in an integrated manner.
Contribute to effective
Case Management, Duty Management pathway planning and process review for the
service and team members.
Ensure patients rights
to make informed decisions, where necessary ensuring appropriate utilisation of
risk management strategies and safeguarding procedures.
To ensure
understanding, implementation and adherence of organisational policies and
procedures by all staff.
Ensure appropriate
incident reporting and subsequent action planning and management takes place.
Report to Operational
Manager for all monitoring of budgetary matters relating to the service.
To monitor and report
on monthly service data, taking appropriate action to allocate resources as
appropriate.
To lead on recruitment,
retention and staff development and training programmes to meet the needs of
service and individual development plans.
To operationally manage
and co-ordinate requests for annual leave, sick and study leave to ensure the service
has cover.
To ensure and maintain
high clinical standards throughout the service that comply with Care Quality
Commission and relevant professional body standards.
To ensure all staff
maintain appropriate and accurate patient records, in keeping with professional
and departmental standards.
Undertake any
additional duties as required by senior managers.
Professional Responsibilities
To maintain professional standards including standards of proficiency,
conduct, performance, ethics and continuing professional development.
To give advice and
support on all aspects of service delivery, acting as a positive role model,
for all staff.
Work collaboratively
with all members of the multidisciplinary team, fostering an environment which
supports partnership working, professional respect and high-quality service
provision.
To support the
development, review, and benchmarking of services against evidence based
methods of delivering service.
To participate in
protected learning time and attend professional meetings as required.
To participate in the
Individual Performance Review System (IPR) maintaining supervision and
appraisal of staff.
To update clinical and
managerial skills identified through IPR by utilising appropriate learning
opportunities.
To maintain competency
to practice through Continuing Professional Development.
To contribute to own
CPD in a positive manner, evaluating ones own practice and
participating in the
appraisal process. Attend relevant training courses and
mandatory training.
To interpret policy
documents from both government and professional bodies to contribute to
planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
To undertake
investigations of complaints.
To positively represent
and promote theDermatology Team.
To be responsible for
service equipment and to adhere to trust policy, including competence to ensure
safe use.
To support the team in
professional development in accordance with national
standards making
recommendations on changes to clinical practice.
To participate in the
Individual Performance Development system.
Communication
To develop and maintain
links with appropriate hospital, community and local authority staff and
voluntary agencies to promote continuity of patient care.
To encourage active
patient involvement in service redesign and development via patients forums
and patient experience programme
Education and Research
To implement best
practice and to act as a resource for the Dermatology Team .
To lead and undertake
Research and Development projects as required.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and management skills
- Ability to build purposeful lasting relationships with colleagues and partners
- Evidence of involvement clinical audit.
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills.
- Commitment to improving the experience of patients families and carers
- Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in health care or an equivalent qualification.
- Registered with Professional Body
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
- Supervisory qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within management in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Dermatology or Outpatient Department knowledge
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and management skills
- Ability to build purposeful lasting relationships with colleagues and partners
- Evidence of involvement clinical audit.
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills.
- Commitment to improving the experience of patients families and carers
- Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in health care or an equivalent qualification.
- Registered with Professional Body
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
- Supervisory qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within management in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Dermatology or Outpatient Department knowledge
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.
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.
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
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heath Services at the Wolves
Martin Dawes Stand, Winwick Road
Warrington
WA2 7NW
Employer's website
http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
