Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated health care professional who will work closely the Service Manager, bank staff and our bank staff colleagues to review our current processes for bank staff workers. This will include working collaboratively across services and devise improvements in strategic and operational processes which impact the bank worker.
The post holder will work in partnership with inpatient services to plan, coordinate and implement appropriate bank staffing levels within the services. This will include ensuring all bank staff allocated have the right skills, training and knowledge.
This is a vital role within the organisation and the post holder will need to be able to understand the important impact bank staff provide and what the needs of this workforce require to help them deliver the care and values we expect from anyone working for Bradford District Care Trust.
This is a 6-month fixed term contract for any further details on this role please contact Laura Frost Service Manager 07590629675
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the day-to-day range of staff management matters associated with temporary workers/bank staff, which will include responsibility for supporting appraisals, development of bank workers, recruitment and where necessary process grievance and disciplinary issues.To engage with clinical staff and managers to get their buy in and engagement with new models and approaches.
To influence and negotiate with the recruitment and retention teams to ensure a temporary staffing resource is available to meet the needs of the organisation.
To respond to performance issues at an early stage.
To liaise with People Services and Service Managers to ensure that conduct and performance issues are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
To improve compulsory training compliance and training and developmentopportunities, including ensuring that the requirements of the Care Certificate and Nurse Revalidation are met.
To support temporary staff who are in a HCA/HCSW position and who are enrolled onto the BDCFT 12 month Flourish programme which is delivered by the Centre for Clinical Education and Professional Development and the Education and Training team.
To support clinical complaints and incidents management relating to temporary staffing within inpatient services
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical leadership experience
- Evidence of developing staff
- Ability to work as part of a large multi professional team
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in health care. Professional qualification, e.g. Nurse, Occupational therapist, Social worker or Human Resources with associated professional body registration
Training
Essential
- Postgraduate degree or able to demonstrate competencies at that level.
Desirable
- Post registration clinical qualification in relevant area that has enhanced clinical practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical leadership experience
- Evidence of developing staff
- Ability to work as part of a large multi professional team
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in health care. Professional qualification, e.g. Nurse, Occupational therapist, Social worker or Human Resources with associated professional body registration
Training
Essential
- Postgraduate degree or able to demonstrate competencies at that level.
Desirable
- Post registration clinical qualification in relevant area that has enhanced clinical practice.
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).
