Job summary
Are you looking for a change and/or a
new challenge?
An opportunity has arisen for an
innovative, dynamic, proactive & experienced Nurse / AHP to work alongside
the General Manager for Inpatients within
Barnsley Physical Health and Wellbeing Care Group in the role of Team
Manager for our Integrated Community Stroke
Rehabilitation unit based at Kendray
Hospital.
This will include working in conjunction
with: General manger, Operational manager, Consultant In stroke services, Lead
Practitioners and Professional & Quality Leads.
You will:
Have responsibility for the operational delivery of the
service ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards, patient safety and
regulatory assurance, to provide high quality patient focused care.
Provide
support, leadership, and best practice guidance to teams, influencing good
quality service delivery.
Be
an excellent communicator / negotiator with proven leadership and management
skills ensuring effective utilisation of resources.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is: -
Committed with a determination to
succeed.
A role model who can demonstrate
professionalism, compassion and high standards of care.
An excellent communicator with the
ability to influence and motivate others.
Committed to working flexibly,
autonomously, and responsively with a can-do approach.
Confident to work collaboratively with a
range of stakeholders and partners across the health and social care sector.
Able to work across organisational
boundaries, influencing teams using motivation and negotiation skills.
All
employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu
vaccination to protect staff and patients.
We are aware
that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate
responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content
in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough
screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If
you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS
Jobs application form.
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.
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
To be responsible for the continuous management
of the stroke / neuro rehabilitation
pathway which provides
rehabilitation for Stroke / Neurological
patients on a 24/7 basis.
Facilitating the delivery of compassionate evidence based clinical
care/rehabilitation and an open and transparent culture.
Developing nursing/therapy practice and research and
ensuring quality services are provided.
To provide clinical leadership and advice to
colleagues working within stroke / neuro
rehabilitation pathway and identify
training needs facilitating teaching,
education and training of all staff
including student nurses / AHPs etc, post registration students, NVQ students,
patients and relatives/carers
To manage all resources at team/service level in an efficient and
effective way including sickness and absence monitoring/management and would be
responsible for ensuring all staff
appraisals are completed appropriately.
Directly responsible for stroke /
neuro rehabilitation staff and contribute
to the effective use of resources and staffing.
Responsible for recruitment and selection of nursing/therapy staff.
Occasional requirement to deputise in absence of Operational Manager
within agreed remit and scope of expertise.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Core Duties / Responsibilities:
Continuing
responsibility for the management, assessment, development, comprehension and
evaluation of patient care to facilitate the maximum potential and
rehabilitation of patients and monitor the quality of compassionate clinical
care which adequately meet
the expectations of patients and carers and to ensure privacy and dignity is
maintained.
To manage and
develop all staff groups using evidence
based practice. Responsible for annual
appraisals and staff development reviews and booking all training including
mandatory annual training. Responsible
for participating in annual educational trawl to organise and plan training
needs for staff. Responsible for
recruitment and selection of staff.
Continuing
responsibility for the management of the stroke / neuro rehabilitation service
including planning rosters/deployment/supervision of day and night staff on a
24/7 basis in accordance with trust
policy and procedure and use of e-roster system
Responsible
for any learners and students as
Learning Environment Manager (LEM) and liaising with educational institutions
and/or Learning Mentors as required.
Responsible
for safe custody and administration of drugs in line with Trusts policies and
procedures including controlled drugs where relevant to profession.
Control supplies and maintain sufficient stocks to
meet service requirements. Responsible
for managing and spending annual budget
allowance. Responsible for trialling/ordering/buying new equipment and effective use of resources/cost
improvement programme
Maintain safe
working environment. Promptly and efficiently monitor incidents, accidents and
complaints ensuring corrective action and monitoring outcome. Responsible for completion of datix,
maintaining and updating risk assessments for service area and liaising with health and
safety department.
To be aware of and implement trusts health and
safety procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment including
duty officer/fire marshal role and responsibilities
To
report / feedback within the team to
ensure continuity of care and lessons learnt/corrective actions implemented to
maintain and improve quality care
Inputting of information onto
computer e.g. e-roster, system one, e-mails, memos
Responsible
for ensuring Senior Nurse cover is provided for the ward area including weekend and bank holiday
cover. Using knowledge/training/judgment
skills and experience to deal with any occurrences and act accordingly. To act as bed manager
accepting patients for transfer from other areas ensuring appropriate transfers are facilitated
and any risks are identified e.g. infection control status/need for
isolation of patients
Demonstrate a
clear commitment to the policies and service development within the portfolio and implement ongoing involvement
in working groups e.g essence of care, LEM
To promote the
health and wellbeing of service users, in conjunction with other relevant
services maximising partnership working with internal and external services
Work
shifts on an ad hoc basis to provide
cover/supervision/ training and give hands on patient care and rehabilitation
Recognition
and verification of death as per team
local work instruction /procedure, where relevant to profession.
To
be aware of and implement Trust and departmental organization and clinical
policies and procedures including infection control
To
participate and assist in the development and introduction of research/audits
and evidence based practice, innovations and NICE guidelines / standards and
CQC outcomes
To
take every reasonable training opportunity to improve and develop professional
knowledge and skills and participate in annual appraisal and clinical
supervision
To
ensure newly recruited staff and colleagues are supported identifying training
needs and participating in the Trusts
development/mentorship / preceptorship
and clinical supervision programmes.
Maintain,
monitor and supervise the maintenance of accurate records having due regard to
legal aspects including safeguarding, confidentiality and management
information requirements.
To maintain accurate electronic and paper
records as required within our organisational and legal framework
To
attend staff meetings and identified training (including Trustwide Induction)
ensuring key and relevant information is appropriately delivered to staff
To
maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
To participate in the planning and development
of our service having an awareness of Trust Mission, Vision Purpose, Values,
Behaviours, Strategy and the business plan
To undertake such other duties as may be
determined from time to time within the general scope of the post.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To be responsible for the continuous management
of the stroke / neuro rehabilitation
pathway which provides
rehabilitation for Stroke / Neurological
patients on a 24/7 basis.
Facilitating the delivery of compassionate evidence based clinical
care/rehabilitation and an open and transparent culture.
Developing nursing/therapy practice and research and
ensuring quality services are provided.
To provide clinical leadership and advice to
colleagues working within stroke / neuro
rehabilitation pathway and identify
training needs facilitating teaching,
education and training of all staff
including student nurses / AHPs etc, post registration students, NVQ students,
patients and relatives/carers
To manage all resources at team/service level in an efficient and
effective way including sickness and absence monitoring/management and would be
responsible for ensuring all staff
appraisals are completed appropriately.
Directly responsible for stroke /
neuro rehabilitation staff and contribute
to the effective use of resources and staffing.
Responsible for recruitment and selection of nursing/therapy staff.
Occasional requirement to deputise in absence of Operational Manager
within agreed remit and scope of expertise.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Core Duties / Responsibilities:
Continuing
responsibility for the management, assessment, development, comprehension and
evaluation of patient care to facilitate the maximum potential and
rehabilitation of patients and monitor the quality of compassionate clinical
care which adequately meet
the expectations of patients and carers and to ensure privacy and dignity is
maintained.
To manage and
develop all staff groups using evidence
based practice. Responsible for annual
appraisals and staff development reviews and booking all training including
mandatory annual training. Responsible
for participating in annual educational trawl to organise and plan training
needs for staff. Responsible for
recruitment and selection of staff.
Continuing
responsibility for the management of the stroke / neuro rehabilitation service
including planning rosters/deployment/supervision of day and night staff on a
24/7 basis in accordance with trust
policy and procedure and use of e-roster system
Responsible
for any learners and students as
Learning Environment Manager (LEM) and liaising with educational institutions
and/or Learning Mentors as required.
Responsible
for safe custody and administration of drugs in line with Trusts policies and
procedures including controlled drugs where relevant to profession.
Control supplies and maintain sufficient stocks to
meet service requirements. Responsible
for managing and spending annual budget
allowance. Responsible for trialling/ordering/buying new equipment and effective use of resources/cost
improvement programme
Maintain safe
working environment. Promptly and efficiently monitor incidents, accidents and
complaints ensuring corrective action and monitoring outcome. Responsible for completion of datix,
maintaining and updating risk assessments for service area and liaising with health and
safety department.
To be aware of and implement trusts health and
safety procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment including
duty officer/fire marshal role and responsibilities
To
report / feedback within the team to
ensure continuity of care and lessons learnt/corrective actions implemented to
maintain and improve quality care
Inputting of information onto
computer e.g. e-roster, system one, e-mails, memos
Responsible
for ensuring Senior Nurse cover is provided for the ward area including weekend and bank holiday
cover. Using knowledge/training/judgment
skills and experience to deal with any occurrences and act accordingly. To act as bed manager
accepting patients for transfer from other areas ensuring appropriate transfers are facilitated
and any risks are identified e.g. infection control status/need for
isolation of patients
Demonstrate a
clear commitment to the policies and service development within the portfolio and implement ongoing involvement
in working groups e.g essence of care, LEM
To promote the
health and wellbeing of service users, in conjunction with other relevant
services maximising partnership working with internal and external services
Work
shifts on an ad hoc basis to provide
cover/supervision/ training and give hands on patient care and rehabilitation
Recognition
and verification of death as per team
local work instruction /procedure, where relevant to profession.
To
be aware of and implement Trust and departmental organization and clinical
policies and procedures including infection control
To
participate and assist in the development and introduction of research/audits
and evidence based practice, innovations and NICE guidelines / standards and
CQC outcomes
To
take every reasonable training opportunity to improve and develop professional
knowledge and skills and participate in annual appraisal and clinical
supervision
To
ensure newly recruited staff and colleagues are supported identifying training
needs and participating in the Trusts
development/mentorship / preceptorship
and clinical supervision programmes.
Maintain,
monitor and supervise the maintenance of accurate records having due regard to
legal aspects including safeguarding, confidentiality and management
information requirements.
To maintain accurate electronic and paper
records as required within our organisational and legal framework
To
attend staff meetings and identified training (including Trustwide Induction)
ensuring key and relevant information is appropriately delivered to staff
To
maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
To participate in the planning and development
of our service having an awareness of Trust Mission, Vision Purpose, Values,
Behaviours, Strategy and the business plan
To undertake such other duties as may be
determined from time to time within the general scope of the post.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally at all levels and possess good written skills in line with record keeping standards.
- Ability to manage a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Supporting and lead a team through change.
- Leadership and influencing skills and the ability to motivate others.
- Organisational, interpersonal and assertiveness skills.
- Ability to teach, mentor, and act as a role model.
- Knowledge / Experience of Health & Safety issues including risk management and safeguarding.
- Knowledge / Experience of Infection Control procedures.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative as well as prioritise own workload.
- Basic IT skills ability to use Microsoft Office and electronic patient records.
- Able to exercise leadership by personal example, demonstrating respect, openness, compassion and reliability, and able to foster these characteristics within the team.
- Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries including health, social care and third sector.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINS.
- Using and implementing clinical governance systems.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting health and social care including neurological and stroke care.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with stroke and neurologically impaired patients in a nursing / rehabilitation setting (A,I,R).
- Demonstrable leadership experience (Band 6 or equivalent).
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff/student nurses.
- Experience of Research/Audit.
- Ward management experience.
- Experience of service improvement and change management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Allied Health Professional or 1st level Registered Nurse (General/ Adult).
- Current NMC / HCPC Registration.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A proactive and motivated individual demonstrating empathy and understanding towards individuals physical, social, psychological and emotional needs.
- Self-awareness of own limitations and professional capabilities.
- Self-motivated, and able to set own priorities and meet deadlines.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness, resilience.
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).
- Flexible working / Unsociable hours (Earlies, Lates, Nights & weekends if/as required).
Training
Essential
- Clinical Educators Qualification / Mentor Preparation (or equivalent).
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Stroke Care Course.
- Nasogastric tube insertion training.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally at all levels and possess good written skills in line with record keeping standards.
- Ability to manage a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Supporting and lead a team through change.
- Leadership and influencing skills and the ability to motivate others.
- Organisational, interpersonal and assertiveness skills.
- Ability to teach, mentor, and act as a role model.
- Knowledge / Experience of Health & Safety issues including risk management and safeguarding.
- Knowledge / Experience of Infection Control procedures.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative as well as prioritise own workload.
- Basic IT skills ability to use Microsoft Office and electronic patient records.
- Able to exercise leadership by personal example, demonstrating respect, openness, compassion and reliability, and able to foster these characteristics within the team.
- Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries including health, social care and third sector.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINS.
- Using and implementing clinical governance systems.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting health and social care including neurological and stroke care.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with stroke and neurologically impaired patients in a nursing / rehabilitation setting (A,I,R).
- Demonstrable leadership experience (Band 6 or equivalent).
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff/student nurses.
- Experience of Research/Audit.
- Ward management experience.
- Experience of service improvement and change management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Allied Health Professional or 1st level Registered Nurse (General/ Adult).
- Current NMC / HCPC Registration.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A proactive and motivated individual demonstrating empathy and understanding towards individuals physical, social, psychological and emotional needs.
- Self-awareness of own limitations and professional capabilities.
- Self-motivated, and able to set own priorities and meet deadlines.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness, resilience.
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).
- Flexible working / Unsociable hours (Earlies, Lates, Nights & weekends if/as required).
Training
Essential
- Clinical Educators Qualification / Mentor Preparation (or equivalent).
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Stroke Care Course.
- Nasogastric tube insertion training.
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).
