Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of high quality Therapy services for patients within the clinical teams and to support professional leadership within Paediatric Therapy Staff, including Paediatric Physiotherapy, Paediatric Dietetics and AHP within the NNU Team.
Effectively manage all services for which they have responsibility, within available resources.
Direct the resources of the clinical teams appropriately to prioritise areas as necessary to meet the Trusts objectives.
To lead and participate in clinical activity within the clinical team as is needed to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the clinical team. Clinical activity will be determined by the post holder in conjunction with their line manager and is envisaged to be a flexible and wide ranging interpretation of the activities necessary to address the clinical needs of the patients supported by the team.
Working closely with the Therapy and Clinical Team Leads, support and facilitate staff to innovate and improve services to meet the needs of patients whilst ensuring the provision of seamless services that addresses the Sustainability Transformation Plans/Partnership of our population
Working in partnership with other Therapists to lead integrated teams and with other service providers, partners and commissioners to develop collaborative, integrated systems of work.
Please contact claire howell, Therapy Lead on 0121 722 8010 or claire.howell@uhb.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Trust, the NMC Code of Professional Standards. Provide expert nursing advice to a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support within the services, being a point of contact for assessment, information and advice for the patient, family and carers and all staff involved in the care of the patients. Where working as part of a Clinical Nurse Specialist Team the post holder will assume a lead role in a sub-speciality area of practice. Support the development of staff caring for patients through support, formal education, practice development and role modelling. To work independently within their scope of clinical practice and in conjunction with other relevant clinical staff.. Use a range of techniques to ensure, set and monitor standards of clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to continually improve standards of care and patient experience. Ensure safe and effective clinical practice. Enhance patient experience. Ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives. Ensure efficient and effective use of resources, managing a devolved budget (where applicable)
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Relevant AHP Degree Specific to Role
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
- *Clinical qualification at degree level or equivalent
- *Current professional registration with the HCPC
Desirable
- *Management, Leadership or teaching qualification
- * Master's degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- *Significant management experience within the NHS
- *Extensive clinical experience in a clinical area relevant to the clinical team
- *Significant experience working as part of an MDT
- *Able to demonstrate experience of patient and public engagement
- *Able to demonstrate experience of operational management knowledge and skills
- *Track record of delivering services with national and local targets
- *Managing programmes of organisational change that have led to tangible improvements
- *Multi-disciplinary team leadership
- *Demonstrates excellent clinical service provision relevant to post and commensurate with grade
- *Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of interdisciplinary working
Desirable
- *Experience of managing budgets and resources
- *Experience of clinical pathway development and redesign
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Enthusiasm
- *Flexibility
- *Commitment
- *Willingness to take responsibility
- *Confidence
- *Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- *Assertive
- *Ability to participate in weekend working, supporting delivery of extended and 7 day Therapy services
Desirable
- *Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post -- holds a UK driving licence and has use of a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Relevant AHP Degree Specific to Role
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
- *Clinical qualification at degree level or equivalent
- *Current professional registration with the HCPC
Desirable
- *Management, Leadership or teaching qualification
- * Master's degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- *Significant management experience within the NHS
- *Extensive clinical experience in a clinical area relevant to the clinical team
- *Significant experience working as part of an MDT
- *Able to demonstrate experience of patient and public engagement
- *Able to demonstrate experience of operational management knowledge and skills
- *Track record of delivering services with national and local targets
- *Managing programmes of organisational change that have led to tangible improvements
- *Multi-disciplinary team leadership
- *Demonstrates excellent clinical service provision relevant to post and commensurate with grade
- *Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of interdisciplinary working
Desirable
- *Experience of managing budgets and resources
- *Experience of clinical pathway development and redesign
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Enthusiasm
- *Flexibility
- *Commitment
- *Willingness to take responsibility
- *Confidence
- *Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- *Assertive
- *Ability to participate in weekend working, supporting delivery of extended and 7 day Therapy services
Desirable
- *Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post -- holds a UK driving licence and has use of a vehicle for work purposes
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).
