Job summary
Clinical Team Lead (Band 7)
Welland Ward
An exciting opportunity has arisen for applications for the post of Clinical Team Lead (CTL) to work within the Community Hospital directorate based at Johnson Hospital. The post holder will assume clinical operational leadership and management responsibility for Welland Ward. It is essential for candidates to have considerable experience of working in a leadership role.
Welland Ward in Spalding, consists of 24 community beds, specialising in frailty, rehabilitation and palliative care.
Main duties of the job
The CTL for will oversee the operational delivery of this service within LCHS and will be responsible for providing assurance against delivery, including performance management, governance, budget management, business planning and rota oversight.
To apply, you must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse or Therapist. You should also hold a degree level qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience at this level, with evidence in your portfolio of leadership, development and change management skills. The ability to demonstrate exceptional communication skills together with a successful record of leading and managing successful high performing teams and services will be paramount.
If you think you have the drive and credibility to meet the demands of this exciting and challenging role, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
About us
We have an exciting new role and opportunity at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS). Our staff collectively see thousands of people every day in community hospitals, health clinics, schools, children's centres and in patients' own homes. They also do something else very special; they are responsible for turning an ordinary day into something extraordinary.
We are rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and are playing an integral part in shaping future health service provision countywide alongside partner health and social care organisations.
Not only will our successful candidates have the opportunity to flourish in a successful NHS Trust, Lincolnshire offers some of the best schools in the country, affordable housing and a great standard of living in one of the many picturesque market towns or villages or a thriving city.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves leading the ward team and working collaboratively with the team of Adult Community Therapy, the LCHS Operations Centre, our neighbouring Acute Trusts, Mental Health Trust, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Lincolnshire County Council and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to ensure exceptional care and an optimum patient experience in the flow of their care in and out of Community Health Services.
The successful post holder needs to role model the values of LCHS, be motivated and committed to delivering our clinical strategy as well as being clear on our role as a key partner in delivering the wide vision for health and social care in Lincolnshire. The role will require robust and resilient senior leadership skills that ensure the workforce is empowered to deliver a continued standard of high quality care.
As a visionary and supportive leader you may be required to work clinically as part of this role. In addition, you will need to be flexible and resilient and able to facilitate changes required in order to promote and maintain high performing teams. The successful candidate will work within a supportive environment, alongside other Clinical Team Leads.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves leading the ward team and working collaboratively with the team of Adult Community Therapy, the LCHS Operations Centre, our neighbouring Acute Trusts, Mental Health Trust, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Lincolnshire County Council and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to ensure exceptional care and an optimum patient experience in the flow of their care in and out of Community Health Services.
The successful post holder needs to role model the values of LCHS, be motivated and committed to delivering our clinical strategy as well as being clear on our role as a key partner in delivering the wide vision for health and social care in Lincolnshire. The role will require robust and resilient senior leadership skills that ensure the workforce is empowered to deliver a continued standard of high quality care.
As a visionary and supportive leader you may be required to work clinically as part of this role. In addition, you will need to be flexible and resilient and able to facilitate changes required in order to promote and maintain high performing teams. The successful candidate will work within a supportive environment, alongside other Clinical Team Leads.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent postgraduate diploma.
- Current HCPC/ NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Management qualification/Evidence of successful track record leading/managing high performing teams
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of Professional body
- Evidence of related study at Masters level
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership development/on-going personal development
- Management experience in relevant area or speciality
- Experience in management/leadership of teams
- Experience of change management and improvement planning
- Evidence of working autonomously in a senior position
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and experience of the governance agenda locally.
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working
Evidence of Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Strong analytical skills to support business planning, performance management and assurance.
- Financial, budget and resource management certificate or experience
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the national and local policy
- Excellent standards of written and verbal communication skills including formal reporting and presentation
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Lincolnshire Health and Care Programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent postgraduate diploma.
- Current HCPC/ NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Management qualification/Evidence of successful track record leading/managing high performing teams
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of Professional body
- Evidence of related study at Masters level
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership development/on-going personal development
- Management experience in relevant area or speciality
- Experience in management/leadership of teams
- Experience of change management and improvement planning
- Evidence of working autonomously in a senior position
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and experience of the governance agenda locally.
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working
Evidence of Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Strong analytical skills to support business planning, performance management and assurance.
- Financial, budget and resource management certificate or experience
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the national and local policy
- Excellent standards of written and verbal communication skills including formal reporting and presentation
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Lincolnshire Health and Care Programme
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).
