Team Lead Urgent Community Response

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Part time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Lead within the Urgent Community Response (UCR) team. The Team Leader will provide leadership and direction to UCR colleagues within the team and will be capable of working autonomously demonstrating expert knowledge of services. The post holder, in the absence of the service manager will lead the multidisciplinary team to manage referrals into the service. The post holder will act as a positive role model, leading by example, mentoring and supervising staff and providing opportunities for continuing professional development for all grades of staff. The post holder will actively participate in the delivery of business objectives, quality and safety improvements and support the Care Quality Commission requirements and audit.

We are looking for a suitably qualified RGN/ Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist for this role. This is an exciting development opportunity for a flexible and self-motivated individual to work alongside UCR staff to support with the day to day functions of the team and take on a leadership role regarding service development.

Main duties of the job The Post holder will have responsibility for the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective clinical service ensuring this is delivered to local and national targets/standards within resources and budget available. The post holder will be required to provide evidence of effective service delivery through ongoing monitoring and evaluation in line with key performance indicators. The post holder will be required to work in collaboration with colleagues in the integrated team to develop and deliver services that reflect changes in national and local strategy and direction. The Clinical Specialist will provide leadership and direction to therapy colleagues within the team and will be capable of working autonomously demonstrating expert clinical skills and knowledge of services. The post holder, in the absence of the service manager will lead the multidisciplinary team to manage referrals into the service. The post holder will act as a positive role model, leading by example, mentoring and supervising staff and providing opportunities for continuing professional development for all grades of staff. The post holder will actively participate in the delivery of business objectives, quality and safety improvements and support the Care Quality Commission requirements and audit.

About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Degree Level or equivalent Relevant core professional qualification (NMC or HCPC registration)

Knowledge Essential

Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake (as appropriate to clinical discipline) Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery Masters level qualification or evidence of working at Masters level

Experience Essential

Evidence of extensive clinical knowledge, skill and experience of therapy services and pathways Evidence of management development through continuous professional development and/or formal management courses Experience of partnership working across a range of agencies and professional boundaries

Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address Urgent Community Response Team Leyland PR7 1PP

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