North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
East Midlands
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
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5 days ago
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, competent and passionate Team Leader, with a strong operational background, to join our Specialist Skin & Lymphoedema Team within the Community Division. Mersey Care is a well-established organisation driving forward an exciting transformational programme incorporating a visionary integrated health care model. The organisation has embraced “Just and Learning Culture” and is a huge advocate for its principles and values. Main duties of the job
To operationally manage and lead the Skin & Lymphoedema Team, whilst being accountable for the performance, quality, and clinical effectiveness of the team. A key outcome of the role is to support your team to understand and own their quality, recognise, and respond to patient safety concerns, whilst identifying, assessing and managing risk. The post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary, acting as an expert practitioner and a role model to the whole team whilst actively supporting integration. As the Specialist Skin Service & Lymphoedema Lead you will work closely with the Community Nursing Senior Leadership Team to develop an effective and highly performing team, driving service improvements that meet patient need and promoting the team as a positive place for staff experience and development. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care. Ensuring that the specialist nurses within the team practice within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to The Code and local Trust Policies and Procedures. Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups within the locality. Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with The Code. Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers. Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups. Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups has their informed consent. Acting as an advocate for individuals and groups. Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the Code, Trust Policies and Procedures and identifying actions to rectify any professional issues. Patient Care Delivery/Communication: Developing, maintaining, and identifying problems with effective locality communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies and helping to improve its effectiveness. Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health/social care team. Attending and participate in staff meetings, MDT’s and other meetings as required. Ability to verbally explain complex issues in formal situations such as investigations. Ability to formally present and discuss to individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Community Nursing. Person specification
Qualifications
First level Registered Nurse Evidence of Post registration education in related areas Master’s level study in relevant area of specialist nursing Practice Teacher willingness to undertake. Previous management course/qualification Nurse Prescriber V150/300 Knowledge/Experience
Significant experience of leadership & management Experience at Band 6 level in community nursing setting Demonstrable contribution to practice developments in community care /chronic disease management/long term conditions/palliative, end of life care Evidence of collaborative working with multi-professional colleagues Evidence of effective communication across all levels of the organisation and with all stakeholders Awareness of current initiatives within the local & National health economy and of applicable guidelines, protocols, and frameworks Knowledge and experience of budget management Up to date knowledge of current Government and Local agendas and how these translate into local practice Evidence of providing professional/clinical leadership at postgraduate level Good working knowledge of the clinical governance agenda/National & Local priorities Research & Development experience Experience of managing complaints Skills
Ability to communicate highly complex information where there may be barriers to understanding Ability to exercise critical thinking skills Ability to analyse data and present information to various audiences Ability to implement programmes or workstreams leading to service changes Demonstrates up to date evidence based clinical knowledge in relation to community nursing Forward thinking able to identify opportunities for improvement in service development Motivated – able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service Operational planning and delivery of care for complex caseloads including chronic disease management/Long term conditions/palliative care Computer literate – ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post Must have access to a vehicle & be able to commute to meet the demands of the role and remain flexible – to meet the demands of the service
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, competent and passionate Team Leader, with a strong operational background, to join our Specialist Skin & Lymphoedema Team within the Community Division. Mersey Care is a well-established organisation driving forward an exciting transformational programme incorporating a visionary integrated health care model. The organisation has embraced “Just and Learning Culture” and is a huge advocate for its principles and values. Main duties of the job
To operationally manage and lead the Skin & Lymphoedema Team, whilst being accountable for the performance, quality, and clinical effectiveness of the team. A key outcome of the role is to support your team to understand and own their quality, recognise, and respond to patient safety concerns, whilst identifying, assessing and managing risk. The post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary, acting as an expert practitioner and a role model to the whole team whilst actively supporting integration. As the Specialist Skin Service & Lymphoedema Lead you will work closely with the Community Nursing Senior Leadership Team to develop an effective and highly performing team, driving service improvements that meet patient need and promoting the team as a positive place for staff experience and development. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care. Ensuring that the specialist nurses within the team practice within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to The Code and local Trust Policies and Procedures. Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups within the locality. Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with The Code. Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers. Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups. Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups has their informed consent. Acting as an advocate for individuals and groups. Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the Code, Trust Policies and Procedures and identifying actions to rectify any professional issues. Patient Care Delivery/Communication: Developing, maintaining, and identifying problems with effective locality communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies and helping to improve its effectiveness. Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health/social care team. Attending and participate in staff meetings, MDT’s and other meetings as required. Ability to verbally explain complex issues in formal situations such as investigations. Ability to formally present and discuss to individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Community Nursing. Person specification
Qualifications
First level Registered Nurse Evidence of Post registration education in related areas Master’s level study in relevant area of specialist nursing Practice Teacher willingness to undertake. Previous management course/qualification Nurse Prescriber V150/300 Knowledge/Experience
Significant experience of leadership & management Experience at Band 6 level in community nursing setting Demonstrable contribution to practice developments in community care /chronic disease management/long term conditions/palliative, end of life care Evidence of collaborative working with multi-professional colleagues Evidence of effective communication across all levels of the organisation and with all stakeholders Awareness of current initiatives within the local & National health economy and of applicable guidelines, protocols, and frameworks Knowledge and experience of budget management Up to date knowledge of current Government and Local agendas and how these translate into local practice Evidence of providing professional/clinical leadership at postgraduate level Good working knowledge of the clinical governance agenda/National & Local priorities Research & Development experience Experience of managing complaints Skills
Ability to communicate highly complex information where there may be barriers to understanding Ability to exercise critical thinking skills Ability to analyse data and present information to various audiences Ability to implement programmes or workstreams leading to service changes Demonstrates up to date evidence based clinical knowledge in relation to community nursing Forward thinking able to identify opportunities for improvement in service development Motivated – able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service Operational planning and delivery of care for complex caseloads including chronic disease management/Long term conditions/palliative care Computer literate – ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post Must have access to a vehicle & be able to commute to meet the demands of the role and remain flexible – to meet the demands of the service
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