Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered professional to lead and contribute to the Home First / Reablement service in the Forest of Dean, as part of the Forest, Tewkesbury, Newent & Staunton locality.
The successful candidate will join the experienced Forest/TNS ICT multi disciplinary leadership team and work closely with the County Home First/Reablement Lead and colleagues in all localities and system partner organisations to further extend the service and build on the continued development of the service.
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior clinician looking to use their knowledge and skills for the next career step into an operational clinical leadership post in a fast paced, high profile and quickly evolving area of our community work.
We are seeking candidates with direct experience in the delivery of Home First - Reablement or community rehabilitation and significant experience of working clinically, leading on decision making and providing supervision and direction as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within a community setting.
Main duties of the job
You will have responsibility for leading and managing the daily delivery of the Home First /Reablement service for Forest/TNS Locality.
You will ensure there is robust, safe clinical governance and financial management of the Service and work with the Community Manager and County Home First/Reablement Lead to ensure that the strategic direction for the service is effectively implemented at an operational level.
You will lead on projects across the service in conjunction with leadership team leads for Forest/TNS Locality Integrated community teams and Senior Managers. With this in mind, you will need to have a strong operational awareness with a proven track record of delivering change in clinical teams, able to think innovatively and have the ability to influence, motivate and inspire others.
You will have proven experience in training and education of staff and students, providing clinical supervision and seeking and maintaining continuing relationships with key partners.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC/NMC
- Relevant qualification educated to degree (level 6) (or diploma equivalent)
- Recent study/training/ CPD linked to leadership skills
- Evidence of significant skills & experience in community rehabilitation
Desirable
- Practice educator - teaching experience
- Understanding/knowledge of evidence based outcomes within a community therapy teams
- UK driving licence
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Experience/demonstrates understanding of working within person centred rehabilitation
- Demonstrate involvement recent service development & evaluation
Desirable
- Recruitment , induction & preceptorship
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC/NMC
- Relevant qualification educated to degree (level 6) (or diploma equivalent)
- Recent study/training/ CPD linked to leadership skills
- Evidence of significant skills & experience in community rehabilitation
Desirable
- Practice educator - teaching experience
- Understanding/knowledge of evidence based outcomes within a community therapy teams
- UK driving licence
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Experience/demonstrates understanding of working within person centred rehabilitation
- Demonstrate involvement recent service development & evaluation
Desirable
- Recruitment , induction & preceptorship
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).
