Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
We are seeking a proactive individual to complete a dual role supporting Livewell Southwest and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Supporting both Tavistock Community Hospital and Tavistock Community Nursing Teams the successful candidate will have a diverse neighbourhood focused role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder provides visible and professional clinical & management leadership to in-patient and community settings which sit within Tavistock, in the South Hams and West Devon Locality. The post holder provides direct line management and support to the ward/community team managers as appropriate with the support of the Service Line Manager/Community Service Manager. The successful candidate provides a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the inpatient & community settings. Working across organisations and communicating with a range of professionals, patients and their families.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD for full description.
Responsible for the day to day management of staff groups across several
sites, liaising with appropriate managers and facilitating Unit and relevant
Team Managers and their deputies in dealing with issues such as staffing and
operational issues.
Ensure appropriate delegation of and participation in out-of-hours rota
/ on-call rota where appropriate. Provide expert clinical leadership and
support to ward/unit managers and nurses acting as a role model in provision of
clear direction for nursing and practice development. To support and ensure the
implementation of clinical supervision for staff within areas of responsibility.
Where standards for facilities services are not met, take corrective action as
appropriate. Provide line management to delegated personnel within the service
structure. Provide nursing and managerial knowledge and experience to any
member of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patient care, ensuring a
visible presence is maintained in all clinical areas, endeavouring to spend at
least 60% of work time in a clinical environment. The role includes a balance
of clinical and managerial responsibilities which may vary according to need
and to be agreed by the locality manager. Provide clinical supervision and
support to nursing and other professional colleagues. Lead on specific aspects
of nursing and service development in agreement with the Locality Manager or
Deputy Locality Manager. Set, agree and monitor standards for clinical practice
and patient care and ensure teams have the right skills to deliver a high
quality service. Develop opportunities to enhance service user involvement and
carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD for full description.
Responsible for the day to day management of staff groups across several
sites, liaising with appropriate managers and facilitating Unit and relevant
Team Managers and their deputies in dealing with issues such as staffing and
operational issues.
Ensure appropriate delegation of and participation in out-of-hours rota
/ on-call rota where appropriate. Provide expert clinical leadership and
support to ward/unit managers and nurses acting as a role model in provision of
clear direction for nursing and practice development. To support and ensure the
implementation of clinical supervision for staff within areas of responsibility.
Where standards for facilities services are not met, take corrective action as
appropriate. Provide line management to delegated personnel within the service
structure. Provide nursing and managerial knowledge and experience to any
member of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patient care, ensuring a
visible presence is maintained in all clinical areas, endeavouring to spend at
least 60% of work time in a clinical environment. The role includes a balance
of clinical and managerial responsibilities which may vary according to need
and to be agreed by the locality manager. Provide clinical supervision and
support to nursing and other professional colleagues. Lead on specific aspects
of nursing and service development in agreement with the Locality Manager or
Deputy Locality Manager. Set, agree and monitor standards for clinical practice
and patient care and ensure teams have the right skills to deliver a high
quality service. Develop opportunities to enhance service user involvement and
carers.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of health and social care policies, processes and structures
- Well developed leadership skills
- Evidence of sound knowledge of infection control policy nationally and locally
- Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective team member
- Ability to manage substantial programmes of change
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Good numerical skills
- Excellent facilitation and arbitration skills
- Good IT and word processing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional
- Current Professional registration
- Degree level study or equivalent experience
- Mentorship course or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing personal learning or professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Change management experience
- Experience in project management
- Experience of leading and developing local services within a MDT
- Relevant & Significant experience as Ward or Unit Manager or other equivalent position
- Managing budgets and ability to monitor and assess financial information
- Implement strategy and guidance
- Presentation skills
- Experience of conducting audits
Other
Essential
- Passion for developing services
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Able to work flexible hours
- Manage conflict
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of health and social care policies, processes and structures
- Well developed leadership skills
- Evidence of sound knowledge of infection control policy nationally and locally
- Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective team member
- Ability to manage substantial programmes of change
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Good numerical skills
- Excellent facilitation and arbitration skills
- Good IT and word processing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional
- Current Professional registration
- Degree level study or equivalent experience
- Mentorship course or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing personal learning or professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Change management experience
- Experience in project management
- Experience of leading and developing local services within a MDT
- Relevant & Significant experience as Ward or Unit Manager or other equivalent position
- Managing budgets and ability to monitor and assess financial information
- Implement strategy and guidance
- Presentation skills
- Experience of conducting audits
Other
Essential
- Passion for developing services
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Able to work flexible hours
- Manage conflict
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).
