Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Team Lead for the Bladder and Bowel Service across West Sussex . If you are a registered nurse with an interest in bladder and bowel dysfunction then look no further. The post holder will clinically and operationally lead the Bladder and Bowel Service across West Sussex to deliver high quality care within the community setting, working with patients in the specialism of Bladder and Bowel dysfunction
Our Adult Bladder and Bowel Service is based both in the Coastal and North Area of West Sussex, providing compassionate care for our patients in clinics, residential homes, and occasionally in patients' own homes.
Please note, applicants will need to be car drivers, with the use of a car for work.
Main duties of the job
As Team Lead you will provide operational day-to-day management and leadership of the team; and ensure service outcomes and performance indicators are met.
You will be responsible for staff management, clinical governance, driving innovative change, and ensuring that a high quality service is delivered to our service users.
There is also a clinical requirement. You will undertake holistic bladder and bowel assessments, and participate in treatment planning and the evaluation of individual continence needs. You will also assist in training and supporting nurses in education programmes for all healthcare professionals, carers, and patients.
Candidates will need to be experienced registered nurses with relevant postgraduate qualifications and a management qualification/experience.
If you are patient-centered; committed to delivering high quality care; and have excellent clinical and communication skills, then this is the role for you.
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a)To deliver high quality care within the community setting working with patients in the specialism of Bladder and Bowel dysfunctionb) Responsible for leadership, coordination, vision of the team. The team lead will be responsible for day to day management of the team and priorities to ensure service outcomes and performance indicators are met.c) To work in partnership with other SCFT teams, GPs, local statutory and voluntary organisations, Clinical Commissioning Groupsd) To contribute to the Sussex Community NHS Trust agenda as a member of the management team for community services within a defined area. The post holder is expected to work within organisational and other NHS and Government policies and interpret and facilitate how they are implemented within a defined area.
Communication and Working Relationshipsa) To develop a coordinated team within a defined area environment ensuring that communication and engagement are key to the development of the serviceb) Quality assurance of work undertaken by team to ensure that all activity is person centred and engages with all appropriate professionalsc) To develop excellent communication across organisational boundaries to enable facilitation and or negotiation of complex and sensitive information.d) Acts as a clinical expert and information resource, planning and facilitating training and education programmes for staff, students, patients, relatives, carers and others. Contributes to staff induction programmesKey Responsibilitiesa) Coordinate and Chair local meetings and check they are run in accordance with agreed Trust standardsb) Negotiate and agree with the patient, carers and other professionals individual roles and responsibilities with actions to be taken and outcomes to be achieved, referring onto other services or professionals as appropriate. This will include leading/participating in meetings/case conferences in response to the needs of the individual.c) Liaison with other teams across central locality to develop consistency and share learning and development.d) Review and analyse monthly reports on team activity. Ensure that monthly activity is reported through the organisation and to the AWS Finance, Performance and Quality meeting.e) Work within professional scope of practice and to obtain skills needed to fully meet the aboveMain Tasksa) To be responsible for the day to day running of the service, including staff management, allocation of resourcesb) The post holder will undertake specialist nursing assessment; using diagnostic equipment and enhanced clinical examination skills to assess, care plan and provide treatment for clients requiring specialist continence skills in all settings.b) Ensure that effective/efficient use is made of resources in order to achieve optimum patient care and to minimise wastage.c) Proactively develops implements and monitors public health and health promotion activities/groups in accordance with national and local priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a)To deliver high quality care within the community setting working with patients in the specialism of Bladder and Bowel dysfunctionb) Responsible for leadership, coordination, vision of the team. The team lead will be responsible for day to day management of the team and priorities to ensure service outcomes and performance indicators are met.c) To work in partnership with other SCFT teams, GPs, local statutory and voluntary organisations, Clinical Commissioning Groupsd) To contribute to the Sussex Community NHS Trust agenda as a member of the management team for community services within a defined area. The post holder is expected to work within organisational and other NHS and Government policies and interpret and facilitate how they are implemented within a defined area.
Communication and Working Relationshipsa) To develop a coordinated team within a defined area environment ensuring that communication and engagement are key to the development of the serviceb) Quality assurance of work undertaken by team to ensure that all activity is person centred and engages with all appropriate professionalsc) To develop excellent communication across organisational boundaries to enable facilitation and or negotiation of complex and sensitive information.d) Acts as a clinical expert and information resource, planning and facilitating training and education programmes for staff, students, patients, relatives, carers and others. Contributes to staff induction programmesKey Responsibilitiesa) Coordinate and Chair local meetings and check they are run in accordance with agreed Trust standardsb) Negotiate and agree with the patient, carers and other professionals individual roles and responsibilities with actions to be taken and outcomes to be achieved, referring onto other services or professionals as appropriate. This will include leading/participating in meetings/case conferences in response to the needs of the individual.c) Liaison with other teams across central locality to develop consistency and share learning and development.d) Review and analyse monthly reports on team activity. Ensure that monthly activity is reported through the organisation and to the AWS Finance, Performance and Quality meeting.e) Work within professional scope of practice and to obtain skills needed to fully meet the aboveMain Tasksa) To be responsible for the day to day running of the service, including staff management, allocation of resourcesb) The post holder will undertake specialist nursing assessment; using diagnostic equipment and enhanced clinical examination skills to assess, care plan and provide treatment for clients requiring specialist continence skills in all settings.b) Ensure that effective/efficient use is made of resources in order to achieve optimum patient care and to minimise wastage.c) Proactively develops implements and monitors public health and health promotion activities/groups in accordance with national and local priorities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- o5 years experience in health care, including community oexperience of leadership
Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- oevidence of continued professional development oevidence of bladder and bowel training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- o5 years experience in health care, including community oexperience of leadership
Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- oevidence of continued professional development oevidence of bladder and bowel training
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
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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).
