Job responsibilities
MANAGERIAL
Provide effective leadership/ management to the designated team.
Formulate and implement local clinical and operational practices and procedures as appropriate.
Represent the Operational Business manager/ Modern matron at meetings as required.
Ensure effective deployment of staff and other resources within the service to deliver the required service and agreed standards.
Participate in the recruitment and selection process in accordance with Trust policy.
Ensure effective induction of new staff in accordance with Trust policy
Ensure exit interviews are offered to staff on leaving the organisation/moving teams within the Trust.
Ensure the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical team.
Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards.
Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination within their scope of responsibility.
Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within their scope of responsibility.
Develop local protocols involving team members to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.
Lead and ensure staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.
Ensure that the Managing Performance Policy is adhered to.
Ensure that the Managing Attendance Policy is adhered to.
Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and local targets.
Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required.
Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.
Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team and that the information provided is of a high standard and is in the approved trust format.
Establish positive networks with partner agencies to support the development and delivery the service.
Maintain and monitor a framework for risk management and Health and Safety that ensures timely and effective planning and appropriate actions.
Undertake Serious Untoward Incidents investigations/reviews as required
Investigate complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy.
Ensure all staff are provided with the necessary documented management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained. Within staffs management supervision monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional andTrust standards.
Ensure that all qualified staff have access to clinical supervision and encourage uptake of same
Work closely with the Operational Business Manager to deliver a balanced budget at year end, having responsibility for that budget delegated for the provision of the Home treatment Service.
Ensure that all staff are regularly updated and have knowledge of all emergency procedures.
Ensure all staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan in accordance with Trust policy
Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and local targets.
Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required.
Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.
Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team and that the information provided is of a high standard and is in the approved trust format.
Establish positive networks with partner agencies to support the development and delivery the service.
Maintain and monitor a framework for risk management and Health and Safety that ensures timely and effective planning and appropriate actions.
Undertake Serious Untoward Incidents investigations/reviews as required
Investigate complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy.
Ensure all staff are provided with the necessary documented management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained. Within staffs management supervision monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional andTrust standards.
Ensure that all qualified staff have access to clinical supervision and encourage uptake of same
Work closely with the Operational Business Manager to deliver a balanced budget at year end, having responsibility for that budget delegated for the provision of the Home treatment Service.
Ensure that all staff are regularly updated and have knowledge of all emergency procedures.
Ensure all staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and PersonalDevelopment Plan in accordance with Trust policy
CLINICAL
Participate in regular management supervision as per Trust policy.
Undertake a practitioner role as required to maintain direct assessment and care skills.
Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.
Ensure links to professional leads are developed and maintained
Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicine Code.
Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
Set standards of service user care based on sound research findings.
Ensure you own record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
Please see attached Job Description for full list of Duties and Responsibilities.
