Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the activity package that we provide to our hospital inpatients? Does hospital associated deconditioning, unnecessary bed rest and lack of stimulation motivate you to drive change? Have you ever felt frustrated that you haven't been able to use your skills to help a wider group of patients become more physically and mentally active whilst in hospital?
If yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are welcoming applications from registered health care professionals - this could include Nurses with NMC registration or AHPs with HCPC registration - for this role as our Active Hospitals Clinical Lead.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston are in the process of implementing the Active Hospitals program, which aims to change the physical activity culture within hospitals to encourage our patients to move more, every day and be active participants in their own recovery.
This unique role offers the chance to work with multidisciplinary teams, in a Trust wide role, to develop and implement innovative strategies to embed physical activity in the heart of services at UHBW.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced professional with outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills to join this program.
Main duties of the job
You will work across all wards and divisions on both Bristol and Weston sites.
You will work with, and be supported by, a wider multi-professional project team
You will collaborate with colleagues and engage with patients and visitors to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
You will manage your time and resources with flexibility to utilise your expertise and skill depending on the needs of the program
You will demonstrate clinical leadership and project management skills to deliver measurable outcomes
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of healthcare policies and guidelines, particularly within the NHS Trust framework
- Knowledge of mobility-promoting strategies, including best practices for implementing initiatives in hospital environments
- Specialist in the benefits of physical activity for patients, staff, and visitors within a healthcare setting
- Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably within the NHS
- Background in healthcare management, public health, or a related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse populations
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in data analysis and use of Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with different health conditions and disabilities
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Professional Clinical Registration: Registered Nurse/ Midwife / Allied Health professional e.g NMC for Nurses / Midwives or HCPC for AHP's
- Have significant clinical and operational experience and evidence of commitment to continuing managerial and professional development
- Educated to Master's degree in a related subject (e.g. clinical or management) or hold an equivalent level professional qualification or be working towards.
- Have evidence of leadership study or a leadership qualification
Desirable
- Have experience of, be able to set up and undertake research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership - highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and assist them to understand the Trust's expectations.
- Able to build rapport and clinical credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams
- Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands by analysing and resolve complex issues
- Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority. Professional, inclusive and credible leadership style
- Demonstrable ability to use resources effectively and efficiently, and to maximise the skill set and experience of others
- Skills in deploying a creative, evidence-based approach to provide and set direction
- Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and to act as a positive role model
- Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working
- Ability to resolve conflict with teams and with users/stakeholders constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working
- Demonstrable evidence of problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills
- Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff
- Evidence of highly developed influencing, communication and negotiating skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Self-confidence - states own position on issues; unhesitatingly takes decisions when required within area of authority and commits self and others accordingly
- Flexibility - adapts to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
- Self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; wants to do things better and to measure progress against targets
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- Commitment to ongoing lifelong learning and personal development
- Motivation - driven by a genuine interest and concern for the quality and appropriateness of patient services
- Be able to work under periods of pressure such as imminent deadlines, competing work demands
- Be able to manage complex conversations or negotiations
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of healthcare policies and guidelines, particularly within the NHS Trust framework
- Knowledge of mobility-promoting strategies, including best practices for implementing initiatives in hospital environments
- Specialist in the benefits of physical activity for patients, staff, and visitors within a healthcare setting
- Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably within the NHS
- Background in healthcare management, public health, or a related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse populations
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in data analysis and use of Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with different health conditions and disabilities
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Professional Clinical Registration: Registered Nurse/ Midwife / Allied Health professional e.g NMC for Nurses / Midwives or HCPC for AHP's
- Have significant clinical and operational experience and evidence of commitment to continuing managerial and professional development
- Educated to Master's degree in a related subject (e.g. clinical or management) or hold an equivalent level professional qualification or be working towards.
- Have evidence of leadership study or a leadership qualification
Desirable
- Have experience of, be able to set up and undertake research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership - highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and assist them to understand the Trust's expectations.
- Able to build rapport and clinical credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams
- Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands by analysing and resolve complex issues
- Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority. Professional, inclusive and credible leadership style
- Demonstrable ability to use resources effectively and efficiently, and to maximise the skill set and experience of others
- Skills in deploying a creative, evidence-based approach to provide and set direction
- Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and to act as a positive role model
- Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working
- Ability to resolve conflict with teams and with users/stakeholders constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working
- Demonstrable evidence of problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills
- Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff
- Evidence of highly developed influencing, communication and negotiating skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Self-confidence - states own position on issues; unhesitatingly takes decisions when required within area of authority and commits self and others accordingly
- Flexibility - adapts to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
- Self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; wants to do things better and to measure progress against targets
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- Commitment to ongoing lifelong learning and personal development
- Motivation - driven by a genuine interest and concern for the quality and appropriateness of patient services
- Be able to work under periods of pressure such as imminent deadlines, competing work demands
- Be able to manage complex conversations or negotiations
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
UHBW Bristol & Weston Sites
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol,
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
