Job summary
Are you
looking for a new challenge and further develop leadership skills? We are looking
for a dynamic leader who is passionate about Intermediate care at Padgate House
the ethos is to maximise independence and work with the client based to focus
on individual goals.
Padgate House
is a service delivered in collaboration with our local authority partner.
Working in partnership with the bed based manager and therapy lead.
The nursing
team lead will:
Be
responsible for the clinical management of the Intermediate Care Nursing Team,
ensuring effective and efficient delivery of a high quality timely service to
meet commissioner requirements.
To undertake
highly complex clinical assessments and ensure the nursing team provides care
in line with Trust and professional body standards.
Plan capacity
and demand to deliver a safe service and contibute to admission avoidance and a
timely discharge home.
Motivate and
support the nursing team, inclusive
of supervision and staff development to
ensure a high standard of care and support to patients.
Carry out the
duties ensuring the service promotes equality and diversity, offering person centred care with dignity and
respect.
To be
responsible for the implementation of partner agency and Trust policies and
procedures.
If you would
like to come and meet the team we would be happy to meet with you and show you
around the home please contact Jannine Grundy operational manager
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Intermediate care is a service
delivered in collaboration with our local authority partner. Working in
partnership with the bed based manager, the post holder will:
Be responsible for the
clinical management of the Intermediate Care Nursing Team, ensuring effective
and efficient delivery of a high-quality timely service to meet commissioner
requirements.
To undertake highly complex
clinical assessments and ensure the nursing team provides care in line with
Trust and professional body standards.
Plan capacity and demand to
deliver a safe service and contibute to admission avoidance and a timely
discharge home.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
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
Leadership & Management
To
work collaboratively with Intermediate Care Service and Stakeholders to
ensure patients needs are met
To
provide leadership and support by promoting professional development and
encouraging clinical supervision
Ensure that capacity is
proactively managed to meet the demands of the services
To promote good team working
and good working relations amongst staff.
To
ensure timely accurate information is provided on annual leave, expenses and
study leave
To
monitor and report to line manager all HR, safeguarding and health and safety
issues discussing and taking action as appropriate
To
actively manage sickness and absence of staff accessing support from their
line manager as applicable
To
ensure effective use of physical and financial resources including the
ordering of supplies and equipment
To
be responsible for the equitable distribution of rotas and prioritisation of
work load
To monitor, report, audit and
evaluate that staff maintain appropriate and accurate patient records
To
oversee the collection of all monitoring data and contribute to performance
management
To
lead on the clinical aspect of complaints, taking action where appropriate to
ensure learning as a result of patient/service user feedback
Investigate
incidents relating to nursing practice, ensuring that learning takes place
across the service,
To assist their line manager to recruit, motivate, develop support
and induct staff with policy and
service priorities
Responsible
for own time management and that of the nursing team
Flexibility to participate in
rota cover to meet the service needs
To manage time to ensure a
spilt of 80% leadership/management and
20% clinical duties to ensure maintenance of clinical skills
Clinical
Responsibilities
To complete comprehensive assessment of highly complex
patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery
according to changing health needs using prescribing skills
To
ensure the nursing teams practice is evidence based through undertaking audit
and critically appraising literature to achieve a high standard of care
To
actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings
To
establish and maintain effective communication with individual groups and
communities in complex and potentially challenging situations
To
involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care
To
competently undertake as required a
range of clinical skills related to the post
To
maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC and Care Quality Commission
standards.
To
identify skills and knowledge to address self and individuals training needs
by undertaking PDR
To
demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision and to solve
problems in a collaborative and inclusive manner
Professional Responsibilities
Lead audit activity as set out
in the service quality assurance framework to ensure high quality care is
maintained and where required, learning is embedded.
To offer advice and support to
others as appropriate, acting as a positive role model, for all staff.
Where required and in line with
Trust policies, address shortfalls in performance, escalating concerns to the
service manager
To lead and participate in protected learning time and attend staff
meetings as requested.
To
maintain competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development
(CPD).
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 cascade policy documents
within the team ensuring their implementation and understanding.
To positively represent and
promote the Intermediate Care Service.
To lead and engage as required
in specific projects, meetings and work arising from the responsibilities of
the team manager in the wider delivery of service provision.
Lead the teams professional
development and participate in individual Performance Development System
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership & Management
To
work collaboratively with Intermediate Care Service and Stakeholders to
ensure patients needs are met
To
provide leadership and support by promoting professional development and
encouraging clinical supervision
Ensure that capacity is
proactively managed to meet the demands of the services
To promote good team working
and good working relations amongst staff.
To
ensure timely accurate information is provided on annual leave, expenses and
study leave
To
monitor and report to line manager all HR, safeguarding and health and safety
issues discussing and taking action as appropriate
To
actively manage sickness and absence of staff accessing support from their
line manager as applicable
To
ensure effective use of physical and financial resources including the
ordering of supplies and equipment
To
be responsible for the equitable distribution of rotas and prioritisation of
work load
To monitor, report, audit and
evaluate that staff maintain appropriate and accurate patient records
To
oversee the collection of all monitoring data and contribute to performance
management
To
lead on the clinical aspect of complaints, taking action where appropriate to
ensure learning as a result of patient/service user feedback
Investigate
incidents relating to nursing practice, ensuring that learning takes place
across the service,
To assist their line manager to recruit, motivate, develop support
and induct staff with policy and
service priorities
Responsible
for own time management and that of the nursing team
Flexibility to participate in
rota cover to meet the service needs
To manage time to ensure a
spilt of 80% leadership/management and
20% clinical duties to ensure maintenance of clinical skills
Clinical
Responsibilities
To complete comprehensive assessment of highly complex
patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery
according to changing health needs using prescribing skills
To
ensure the nursing teams practice is evidence based through undertaking audit
and critically appraising literature to achieve a high standard of care
To
actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings
To
establish and maintain effective communication with individual groups and
communities in complex and potentially challenging situations
To
involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care
To
competently undertake as required a
range of clinical skills related to the post
To
maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC and Care Quality Commission
standards.
To
identify skills and knowledge to address self and individuals training needs
by undertaking PDR
To
demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision and to solve
problems in a collaborative and inclusive manner
Professional Responsibilities
Lead audit activity as set out
in the service quality assurance framework to ensure high quality care is
maintained and where required, learning is embedded.
To offer advice and support to
others as appropriate, acting as a positive role model, for all staff.
Where required and in line with
Trust policies, address shortfalls in performance, escalating concerns to the
service manager
To lead and participate in protected learning time and attend staff
meetings as requested.
To
maintain competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development
(CPD).
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 cascade policy documents
within the team ensuring their implementation and understanding.
To positively represent and
promote the Intermediate Care Service.
To lead and engage as required
in specific projects, meetings and work arising from the responsibilities of
the team manager in the wider delivery of service provision.
Lead the teams professional
development and participate in individual Performance Development System
Person Specification
Internal Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship
Qualifications
Essential
- RN First Level.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by
- diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
Desirable
- Degree or masters level qualification.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Proven management/ operational skills
- Broad range of extended clinical skills
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues relating to specialist knowledge
- Knowledge of working in Intermediate Care Services
- Able to communicate sensitive/unpleasant information to patients relatives and carers
- Able to demonstrate initiative
- Implement audit and research
- Able to perform comprehensive assessments, plan, implement & evaluate care packages
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across the health & social setting
- Ability to teach, assess & mentor staff, pre & post reg students
- Verbal & Written skills
Desirable
- Proven leadership skills
- Recognised management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Tissue viability qualification
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Chronic disease management qualification
- Understanding of HR processes
- IT skills
- Basic budget awareness
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a nursing environment to team leader level
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- Community experience
- Multi-agency working
Right to Work
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel around the Bridgewater footprint
Person Specification
Internal Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship
Qualifications
Essential
- RN First Level.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by
- diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
Desirable
- Degree or masters level qualification.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Proven management/ operational skills
- Broad range of extended clinical skills
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues relating to specialist knowledge
- Knowledge of working in Intermediate Care Services
- Able to communicate sensitive/unpleasant information to patients relatives and carers
- Able to demonstrate initiative
- Implement audit and research
- Able to perform comprehensive assessments, plan, implement & evaluate care packages
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across the health & social setting
- Ability to teach, assess & mentor staff, pre & post reg students
- Verbal & Written skills
Desirable
- Proven leadership skills
- Recognised management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Tissue viability qualification
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Chronic disease management qualification
- Understanding of HR processes
- IT skills
- Basic budget awareness
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a nursing environment to team leader level
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- Community experience
- Multi-agency working
Right to Work
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel around the Bridgewater footprint
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).
