Job summary
South
Tyneside and Gateshead sexual heath team has an exciting opportunity for a
passionate and committed Clinical Team Manager. The service operates across
Palmer Community Hospital and Trinity Square with some additional outreach
clinics within each borough. We are looking for a candidate who has substantial
previous experience as a sexual health nurse within an integrated sexual health
service and who can demonstrate outstanding clinical, communication and
leadership skills. The role will involve being accountable for the overall
management and development of the Sexual Health Services in South Tyneside and
Gateshead, deployment and supervision of staff and ensuring the coordination of
services provided, optimising the cost effective use of all resources.
We are a friendly, community based, multi-disciplinary
team, committed to delivering high quality, integrated sexual health care for
the local population. The post-holder
must be committed to the ongoing development of sensitive, evidence based
sexual health care for our service users, which includes both contraception,
genitourinary medicine and partner notification services. They will be required
to liaise with the clinical colleagues and partner agencies regularly to
support effective running of the clinic and provide an excellent service for
our patients.
Main duties of the job
To be accountable for the overall management and development of the Sexual Health Services in South Tyneside and Gateshead
Line management of the team with overall accountability and responsibility for the delivery of all aspects of patient/client care through the provision of effective clinical and managerial leadership.
To work autonomously, assessing individual patient /client needs, determining a plan of care and initiating appropriate holistic, research based health care
To act as a resource for all members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing expert nursing advice concerning aspects of patient/client management
To contribute to achieving rapid access to the Sexual Health Service in line with national guidance, contributing to the prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe.
To lead a continuously improving service, by ensuring systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality monitoring and on-going research and audit of practice
Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety including robust management of infection control processes
Facilitate the development of clinical expertise and advanced clinical practice within the team.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Be responsible
for, provide and monitor the standard of assessment, planning, implementation
and evaluation of care within the service ensuring the quality of care provided
is of a high standard, using a holistic and evidence based approach
Identify any additional
needs of the patient and refer to appropriate member of the
multi-agency/multi-professional team via the agreed pathways.
Advocating and
accessing community services to ensure positive patient experience and support
the management of risk.
Make reasonable
adjustments to maximise the patients experience as need identified
Support and
enable patients to identify their own health needs and strategies to improve
and maintain wellbeing.
Act as a key
resource for the patient providing clinical expertise, advice and support.
Demonstrate
knowledge of wider issues affecting patients, including safeguarding, substance
misuse, social isolation, housing and carer needs, together with strategies and
support mechanisms to address these
Act as the
patients advocate at all times
Facilitates and
participates in problem solving processes to resolve issues relating to patient
care and staff management
Deals with
informal complaints and understand escalation of formal complaints
Leads and
evaluates systems and processes to evidence quality practice and patient
outcomes
Leads on patient
safety and governance in the team
Demonstrate
delivery of evidence based effective practice in line with latest guidelines
and ensure staff are delivering care in line with these guidelines.
Facilitate
patient choice around care, health outcomes and quality life style
To be responsible for ensuring that agreed
professional standards, BASHH and FSRH guidelines are reflected in practice and
to have overall responsibility for monitoring the standard of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Be responsible
for, provide and monitor the standard of assessment, planning, implementation
and evaluation of care within the service ensuring the quality of care provided
is of a high standard, using a holistic and evidence based approach
Identify any additional
needs of the patient and refer to appropriate member of the
multi-agency/multi-professional team via the agreed pathways.
Advocating and
accessing community services to ensure positive patient experience and support
the management of risk.
Make reasonable
adjustments to maximise the patients experience as need identified
Support and
enable patients to identify their own health needs and strategies to improve
and maintain wellbeing.
Act as a key
resource for the patient providing clinical expertise, advice and support.
Demonstrate
knowledge of wider issues affecting patients, including safeguarding, substance
misuse, social isolation, housing and carer needs, together with strategies and
support mechanisms to address these
Act as the
patients advocate at all times
Facilitates and
participates in problem solving processes to resolve issues relating to patient
care and staff management
Deals with
informal complaints and understand escalation of formal complaints
Leads and
evaluates systems and processes to evidence quality practice and patient
outcomes
Leads on patient
safety and governance in the team
Demonstrate
delivery of evidence based effective practice in line with latest guidelines
and ensure staff are delivering care in line with these guidelines.
Facilitate
patient choice around care, health outcomes and quality life style
To be responsible for ensuring that agreed
professional standards, BASHH and FSRH guidelines are reflected in practice and
to have overall responsibility for monitoring the standard of care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of change management
- Significant experience at band 6 level or above in a Sexual Health Service
- Thorough understanding of contemporary issues within area of practice
- Evidence of innovation in practice
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Relevant experience of managing and leading teams
- Experience of managing budgets
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of procurement
- Significant experience in leading and managing service change and design
Desirable
- Practical experience of implementing and applying lean methodology
- Ability to undertake research
- Ability to undertake audit
- Involvement in service review and development
- Project management
- Termination of pregnancy decision and referral skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree in relevant area of practice
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor or recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice
- Evidence of CPD
- Recognised competency based qualifications in sexual health. e.g: management of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Contraception in Practice, Integrated Sexual Health Module, ENB 901/R71, 276 or equivalent
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Qualification
- Masters level or equivalent skills and experience
- Extended Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing Qualification
- Proof of competency achievement in Sub-dermal implant insertion and removal
- Proof of competency achieved in insertion and removal of intra-uterine devices/systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Extended nursing skills
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT software such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, BASHH, FSRH
- Effective leadership skills
- Communication and organisational skills
- Able to communicate and work with all stakeholders including Partnership Board
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
- Be able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of the wider team
- Ability to understand complex information and present clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form
- Relevant IT Skills to managing bespoke system and extraction and presentation of service data
- Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety
Desirable
- Research skills
- Presentation skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post car driver
- Flexible approach to work
- Stamina to continue to lead in challenging situations
- Self-confidence
- Ability to move and handle without causing harm to themselves or others
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of change management
- Significant experience at band 6 level or above in a Sexual Health Service
- Thorough understanding of contemporary issues within area of practice
- Evidence of innovation in practice
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Relevant experience of managing and leading teams
- Experience of managing budgets
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of procurement
- Significant experience in leading and managing service change and design
Desirable
- Practical experience of implementing and applying lean methodology
- Ability to undertake research
- Ability to undertake audit
- Involvement in service review and development
- Project management
- Termination of pregnancy decision and referral skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree in relevant area of practice
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor or recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice
- Evidence of CPD
- Recognised competency based qualifications in sexual health. e.g: management of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Contraception in Practice, Integrated Sexual Health Module, ENB 901/R71, 276 or equivalent
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Qualification
- Masters level or equivalent skills and experience
- Extended Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing Qualification
- Proof of competency achievement in Sub-dermal implant insertion and removal
- Proof of competency achieved in insertion and removal of intra-uterine devices/systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Extended nursing skills
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT software such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, BASHH, FSRH
- Effective leadership skills
- Communication and organisational skills
- Able to communicate and work with all stakeholders including Partnership Board
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
- Be able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of the wider team
- Ability to understand complex information and present clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form
- Relevant IT Skills to managing bespoke system and extraction and presentation of service data
- Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety
Desirable
- Research skills
- Presentation skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post car driver
- Flexible approach to work
- Stamina to continue to lead in challenging situations
- Self-confidence
- Ability to move and handle without causing harm to themselves or others
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).
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