Job summary
1 x 37.5 hours per week
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Team Leader to join our Breathe
in the Community service
In
this role, you will provide clinical expertise to develop & enhance the
service, which now includes Virtual Ward for respiratory including crisis
response
You
will provide clinical leadership & take overall day-to-day managerial
responsibility for ensuring the effective delivery of the service
You
will oversee specialist assessments & treatments for patients with a range
of acute & long-standing respiratory conditions, including highly complex
cases
The
role requires self-direction & a high level of skill in communication,
advanced assessment, collaborative working & expertise in clinical
governance/risk management
This role requires flexibility, the
service operates 7 days,
08:00-20:00 the successful applicant will work across a shift pattern,
including weekends & bank holidays
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
You will:
monitor
& enhance standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical
audits, evidence-based practice, & teaching/mentoring colleagues
act as a source of expertise
working at an advanced level of practice on the management of respiratory
conditions also providing an advisory service, ensuring high standards of care are delivered &
maintained
have an understanding &
ability to follow both national & local policy agenda & able to
translate the commissioning intentions & developments across the Barnsley
locality
possess excellent
communication skills along with ability to motivate & develop staff to
deliver people focused services
We are looking for someone who:
Has resilience & able to influence &
motivate others including promoting change management
Is confident to work collaboratively with
a range of internal & external stakeholders & partners across the
health & social care sector
Is able to work across organisational
boundaries & have the leadership, aptitude & experience to influence
the teams
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About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of
the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties
commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation
with the post holder when necessary and in line with service developments.
KEY
RESULT AREAS:
Job
Purpose
To take clinical leadership responsibility for
a specialist Breathe Service for the treatment of patients with a variety of
acute and long-standing respiratory problems including those with highly
complex presentations.
To take
overall managerial leadership and be responsible for the delivery of the Breathe
in the Community Service in line with the service specification.
To undertake
and oversee specialist assessments, treatment, and advice to patients and
carers ensuring that the service formulates a treatment plan for all patients
referred to the Breathe Service, this includes within a crisis situation,
mobilising and link with relevant service pathways in the best interest of the
patient (e.g. same day emergency care, same day diagnostics, point of care
testing).
To act as a
source of expertise working at an advanced level of practice on the management
of respiratory conditions providing an advisory service to health care
professionals including AHPs, GPs, secondary care professionals and
consultants.
To provide clinical leadership and overall day
to day managerial responsibility for the effective delivery of the Breathe in
the Community Service including the line management of all clinical and support
staff employed within the service.
Job Dimensions
To manage
other healthcare professionals whilst having responsibility for the effective
delivery of the Breathe Service for patients with respiratory conditions who
are supported in the community.
Authorised signatory for equipment and travel.
To supervise all team members.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of
the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties
commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation
with the post holder when necessary and in line with service developments.
KEY
RESULT AREAS:
Job
Purpose
To take clinical leadership responsibility for
a specialist Breathe Service for the treatment of patients with a variety of
acute and long-standing respiratory problems including those with highly
complex presentations.
To take
overall managerial leadership and be responsible for the delivery of the Breathe
in the Community Service in line with the service specification.
To undertake
and oversee specialist assessments, treatment, and advice to patients and
carers ensuring that the service formulates a treatment plan for all patients
referred to the Breathe Service, this includes within a crisis situation,
mobilising and link with relevant service pathways in the best interest of the
patient (e.g. same day emergency care, same day diagnostics, point of care
testing).
To act as a
source of expertise working at an advanced level of practice on the management
of respiratory conditions providing an advisory service to health care
professionals including AHPs, GPs, secondary care professionals and
consultants.
To provide clinical leadership and overall day
to day managerial responsibility for the effective delivery of the Breathe in
the Community Service including the line management of all clinical and support
staff employed within the service.
Job Dimensions
To manage
other healthcare professionals whilst having responsibility for the effective
delivery of the Breathe Service for patients with respiratory conditions who
are supported in the community.
Authorised signatory for equipment and travel.
To supervise all team members.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with governing body NMC.
- Nursing degree RGN.
- Post graduate qualification relating to respiratory care to Masters or an equivalent level. Nurse Independent Prescriber.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Respiratory Disease or working towards.
- Professional teaching qualification.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional approach.
- Ability to work flexibly if required (i.e. weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working).
- Must be flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Recent up to date knowledge of COPD, Oxygen and Respiratory care including management of acute exacerbations and acutely unwell patients.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in respiratory care acquired through extensive experience working within these areas.
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning relating respiratory conditions.
- Able to provide advanced clinical leadership to staff members within the cardiac and respiratory hub.
- High level of communication skills written and verbal.
- Good teaching / supervisory skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation whilst using initiative to prioritise their own workload and the workloads of others.
- Sound understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit. Ability to apply principles to workplace.
- Good organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent leadership skills including the ability to motivate those around them whilst leading a large team.
- Ability to deploy effective change management skills / techniques to be able to motivate a team and deliver successful outcomes.
- Possess a can do attitude to change to enable developments to be implemented successfully.
- Knowledge and understanding of current government legislation and NHS policy.
- Evidence of health promotion skills.
- Ability to deliver presentations to large groups of patients / service stakeholders.
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
- Good awareness of confidentially and information governance issues.
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of health and safety for own and others work areas and caseloads.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and post-graduate training in relevant area.
- A thorough understanding of respiratory condition disease management.
Experience
Essential
- Recent advanced experience of Respiratory care and clinical examination.
- Substantial experience of working as part of a nursing team and/or multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team.
- Experience of using and implementing evidence based
- practice.
- Extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of complex respiratory patients in a variety of clinical settings including secondary care and community.
- Experience of operational management within a Respiratory setting.
- Demonstrable experience of leading a team.
- Experience of delegating and prioritising staff workloads.
- Experience of managing / leading a team during a significant service development to improve service delivery that resulted in numerous changes to working practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with governing body NMC.
- Nursing degree RGN.
- Post graduate qualification relating to respiratory care to Masters or an equivalent level. Nurse Independent Prescriber.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Respiratory Disease or working towards.
- Professional teaching qualification.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional approach.
- Ability to work flexibly if required (i.e. weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working).
- Must be flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Recent up to date knowledge of COPD, Oxygen and Respiratory care including management of acute exacerbations and acutely unwell patients.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in respiratory care acquired through extensive experience working within these areas.
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning relating respiratory conditions.
- Able to provide advanced clinical leadership to staff members within the cardiac and respiratory hub.
- High level of communication skills written and verbal.
- Good teaching / supervisory skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation whilst using initiative to prioritise their own workload and the workloads of others.
- Sound understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit. Ability to apply principles to workplace.
- Good organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent leadership skills including the ability to motivate those around them whilst leading a large team.
- Ability to deploy effective change management skills / techniques to be able to motivate a team and deliver successful outcomes.
- Possess a can do attitude to change to enable developments to be implemented successfully.
- Knowledge and understanding of current government legislation and NHS policy.
- Evidence of health promotion skills.
- Ability to deliver presentations to large groups of patients / service stakeholders.
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
- Good awareness of confidentially and information governance issues.
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of health and safety for own and others work areas and caseloads.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and post-graduate training in relevant area.
- A thorough understanding of respiratory condition disease management.
Experience
Essential
- Recent advanced experience of Respiratory care and clinical examination.
- Substantial experience of working as part of a nursing team and/or multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team.
- Experience of using and implementing evidence based
- practice.
- Extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of complex respiratory patients in a variety of clinical settings including secondary care and community.
- Experience of operational management within a Respiratory setting.
- Demonstrable experience of leading a team.
- Experience of delegating and prioritising staff workloads.
- Experience of managing / leading a team during a significant service development to improve service delivery that resulted in numerous changes to working practices.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
