Job summary
A six month fixed term post to manage the Newham community neuro rehabilitation pathways for neurological and community stroke rehabilitation covering prevention, intermediate care, early and continuing rehabilitation and long term support (for up to 8 weeks)
The Newham Integrated Neuro Service works across several sectors and organisations, namely East London Foundation Trust (ELFT), London Borough of Newham (LBN), Community and the Voluntary Sector.
To lead with the National Service Framework for Neurological Disabilities. Implement NICE guidelines and to work towards the Stroke Clinical Guidelines 2024/2025.
Represent the services as required at a strategic and at North East London networks.
To hold a small clinical caseload consisting of highly complex neurological conditions.
To act as a Consultant Experienced specialist opinion) within the management of highly complex neuro/stroke service users.
Main duties of the job
Operational / professional management and overall clinical development of the Integrated Neuro-rehab Service.
To provide leadership within specialist area, developing strategy in response to national, North East London and local policy relevant to service areas
To contribute and support key stakeholders (e.g. Stroke Neuro NEL, ICB) in the development of the Neuro/Stroke rehabilitation pathways across North East London and contribute to NEL Neuro Rehabilitation Community Practice.
To contribute to the service effectiveness and be responsive to the changing needs of the local population.
To take responsibility for the delivery of comprehensive and high quality Specialist Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.
To work closely with all staff across CHN in the management of all neurological conditions. To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide integrated care for clients with neurological conditions. This includes working closely providing in reach to the acute sites and liaising closely with the Integrated Discharge Hub at Newham Hospital.
Represent the services as required at a strategic and NEL level
To hold a small clinical caseload consisting of highly complex neurological conditions at least 2 sessions per week.
To act as a Consultant (Experienced specialist opinion) within the management of highly complex neuro/stroke service users
To attend and contribute to the NEL stroke and Neuro meetings
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the MDT ensuring high quality of therapy intervention and coordinated approach to maximise rehab potential.
To negotiate with others around case management in complex cases
To ensure the implementation highly specialist programmes of care and treatment to meet the patients needs.
To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences
To ensure the team demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures, ensuring that these are embedded in the practice of all clinicians in the service area (to include PROMS/PREMS)
To provide professional support and advice to Specialist Neuro Therapies and to staff from other professional and organisational groups (e.g. nursing staff, social services staff) working with this care group.
To contribute and facilitate the development of specialist care protocols/packages to improve patient care using QI where possible
To contribute to working groups and policy development groups appropriate to service area and report findings and proposals to line manager
To attend trust senior lead meetings
To attend NEL meetings
To ensure that the MDT staff area are undertaking necessary levels of CPD and reflection in order to maintain professional registration with the AHP within a framework of audit.
To participate in workforce planning for the service in liaison with the service manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the MDT ensuring high quality of therapy intervention and coordinated approach to maximise rehab potential.
To negotiate with others around case management in complex cases
To ensure the implementation highly specialist programmes of care and treatment to meet the patients needs.
To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences
To ensure the team demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures, ensuring that these are embedded in the practice of all clinicians in the service area (to include PROMS/PREMS)
To provide professional support and advice to Specialist Neuro Therapies and to staff from other professional and organisational groups (e.g. nursing staff, social services staff) working with this care group.
To contribute and facilitate the development of specialist care protocols/packages to improve patient care using QI where possible
To contribute to working groups and policy development groups appropriate to service area and report findings and proposals to line manager
To attend trust senior lead meetings
To attend NEL meetings
To ensure that the MDT staff area are undertaking necessary levels of CPD and reflection in order to maintain professional registration with the AHP within a framework of audit.
To participate in workforce planning for the service in liaison with the service manager
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- Health Professional/ Nursing qualification
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least three years management experience within the NHS including:
- Staff management (including multi-professional staff management)
- Performance management
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of working with users and patient led organisations
- Experience of business case writing
- Experience of managing Health/Social Care in disability/Stroke or a related field
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Good knowledge and understanding of national stroke policies and guidance
- Able to write and understand complex standard operating procedure
- Understanding and knowledge of stroke / Neuro issues
- Knowledge and understanding of how to improve and develop services
Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership experience in Neuro
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- Health Professional/ Nursing qualification
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least three years management experience within the NHS including:
- Staff management (including multi-professional staff management)
- Performance management
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of working with users and patient led organisations
- Experience of business case writing
- Experience of managing Health/Social Care in disability/Stroke or a related field
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Good knowledge and understanding of national stroke policies and guidance
- Able to write and understand complex standard operating procedure
- Understanding and knowledge of stroke / Neuro issues
- Knowledge and understanding of how to improve and develop services
Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership experience in Neuro
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).
