We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead to join our Integrated Community Stroke Service Team based at Williton Community Hospital in Somerset. Our teams provide high quality stroke specialist support across the county. To facilitate a robust county wide approach, the successful applicant will work alongside the clinical team lead for the East, and our clinical specialist team. They will be supported by the stroke clinical service manager and consultant therapist for stroke to achieve optimisation of service delivery.
The post holder will provide leadership for the integrated rehabilitation pathways, supporting our multidisciplinary team who provide a wide range of rehabilitation needs, both within the stroke recovery unit and the community Integrated stroke caseload service.
Our well-established multidisciplinary stroke team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation assistants who collaborate seamlessly to support patients along the stroke pathway, making a meaningful difference in their lives. The successful candidate will have experience of working with patients, their families and carers in a range of settings. They will possess exceptional communication skills and be motivated to drive change in diverse environments.
The post is for 30 hours per week with exact working pattern to be established at the time of appointment.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and management of Stroke teams, providing services to patients in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls, and resource constraints alongside the team lead for the east and in collaboration with the clinical specialists. Ensure a high standard of care and treatment for patients and to work with other members of the team and other agencies to best meet the patients' health and social needs. Play an active role in the development of services in line with the Trust's Strategy and Business Plan. Provide clinical support and supervision to staff within the team and to provide clinical leadership. Maintain a clinical caseload of 30% of contractual hours, for which they are personally accountable and professionally responsible. To be responsible for the operational management of the staff in the Team. To deputise for the integrated community stroke service manager as necessary. To be responsible for recruitment, appointment and supervision of staff. To take delegated responsibility for the day to day management of the team budget. To monitor expenditure in order to maintain financial balance. To be an authorised signatory for the team budget. To manage staff attendance at training, performance, setting objectives and clear expectations of staff behaviour. To manage and support staff through change using the appropriate human resource processes. To promote a culture whereby complaints are managed in an open and constructive manner in line with Trust Policy. To maintain excellent links with PALS and complaints department staff. To support the clinical delivery of patient care. For a more extensive list see attached Job Description.
About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Additional Criteria Essential
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Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Williton Community Hospital North Road Williton Somerset TA4 4RA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 184-OL-BL-1498 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder will provide leadership for the integrated rehabilitation pathways, supporting our multidisciplinary team who provide a wide range of rehabilitation needs, both within the stroke recovery unit and the community Integrated stroke caseload service.
Our well-established multidisciplinary stroke team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation assistants who collaborate seamlessly to support patients along the stroke pathway, making a meaningful difference in their lives. The successful candidate will have experience of working with patients, their families and carers in a range of settings. They will possess exceptional communication skills and be motivated to drive change in diverse environments.
The post is for 30 hours per week with exact working pattern to be established at the time of appointment.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and management of Stroke teams, providing services to patients in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls, and resource constraints alongside the team lead for the east and in collaboration with the clinical specialists. Ensure a high standard of care and treatment for patients and to work with other members of the team and other agencies to best meet the patients' health and social needs. Play an active role in the development of services in line with the Trust's Strategy and Business Plan. Provide clinical support and supervision to staff within the team and to provide clinical leadership. Maintain a clinical caseload of 30% of contractual hours, for which they are personally accountable and professionally responsible. To be responsible for the operational management of the staff in the Team. To deputise for the integrated community stroke service manager as necessary. To be responsible for recruitment, appointment and supervision of staff. To take delegated responsibility for the day to day management of the team budget. To monitor expenditure in order to maintain financial balance. To be an authorised signatory for the team budget. To manage staff attendance at training, performance, setting objectives and clear expectations of staff behaviour. To manage and support staff through change using the appropriate human resource processes. To promote a culture whereby complaints are managed in an open and constructive manner in line with Trust Policy. To maintain excellent links with PALS and complaints department staff. To support the clinical delivery of patient care. For a more extensive list see attached Job Description.
About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Please see attached Job Description
Desirable
Please see attached Job Description
Experience Essential
Please see attached Job Description
Desirable
Please see attached Job Description
Additional Criteria Essential
Please see attached Job Description
Desirable
Please see attached Job Description
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Williton Community Hospital North Road Williton Somerset TA4 4RA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 184-OL-BL-1498 #J-18808-Ljbffr
