Job summary
To act as a senior clinical
professional within the UCR service, as an integrated health and social care
team providing an urgent rapid response to Warrington residents, experiencing a
health crisis. The aim is to support people to remain at home rather than be
admitted to hospital. Liaising with patients the team and colleagues across the
wider health and social care environment including NWAS the postholder will
promote, maintain and enhance effective multidisciplinary patient care.
To act as an independent
autonomous practitioner to provide specialist treatment and advice to patients
and staff which will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, care and
treatment of patients at home preventing unnecessary hospital admission. All referrals
will be triaged immediately and responded to within two hours, with referrals
from NWAS prioritised.
Possess and demonstrate
extended clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management
of a wide range of patient care needs. Professional autonomy and clinical
judgement will be exercised in managing, referring and signposting patients on
to wider community services and assets.
Be responsible for the clinical management of the UCR Team,
ensuring effective and efficient delivery of a high quality timely service to
meet commissioner requirements.
Plan capacity and demand to deliver a safe service and
contibute to admission avoidance and a timely discharge home.
Main duties of the job
Leadership & Management
To
work collaboratively with UCR Service and Stakeholders to ensure patients
needs are met
To
provide leadership and support by promoting professional development and
encouraging clinical supervision
Ensure that
capacity is proactively managed to meet the demands of the services
To promote good team working and good working
relations amongst staff.
To
ensure timely accurate information is provided on annual leave, expenses and
study leave
To
monitor and report to line manager all HR, safeguarding and health and safety
issues discussing and taking action as appropriate
To
actively manage sickness and absence of staff accessing support from their line
manager as applicable
To
ensure effective use of physical and financial resources including the ordering
of supplies and equipment
To
be responsible for the equitable distribution of rotas and prioritisation of
work load
To monitor,
report, audit and evaluate that staff maintain appropriate and accurate patient
records
To
oversee the collection of all monitoring data and contribute to performance
management
To
lead on the clinical aspect of complaints, taking action where appropriate to
ensure learning as a result of patient/service user feedback
Investigate
incidents relating to nursing practice, ensuring that learning takes place
across the service,
To assist their line
manager to recruit, motivate, develop support and induct staff with policy and
service priorities
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bridgewater Community
Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on the 1st
April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after 1st April 2026,
you will be employed by the newly formed organisation. Should you join
Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will automatically transfer
into the new organisation. We are confident that this transition will provide
new opportunities and a continued commitment to excellence in patient care.
Job Purpose:
To act as a senior clinical professional within the UCR service,
as an integrated health and social care team providing an urgent rapid response
to Warrington residents, experiencing a health crisis. The aim is to support
people to remain at home rather than be admitted to hospital. Liaising with
patients the team and colleagues across the wider health and social care
environment including NWAS the postholder will promote, maintain and enhance
effective multidisciplinary patient care.
To act as an independent autonomous practitioner to provide
specialist treatment and advice to patients and staff which will contribute to
the assessment, diagnosis, care and treatment of patients at home preventing
unnecessary hospital admission. All referrals will triaged immediately and
responded to within two hours, with referrals from NWAS prioritised.
Possess and demonstrate
extended clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management
of a wide range of patient care needs. Professional autonomy and clinical
judgement will be exercised in managing, referring and signposting patients on
to wider community services and assets.
Be responsible for the clinical management of the UCR Team,
ensuring effective and efficient delivery of a high quality timely service to
meet commissioner requirements.
Plan capacity and demand to deliver a safe service and
contibute to admission avoidance and a timely discharge home.
Motivate and support the nursing and Therapy team, inclusive
of supervision and staff development to
ensure a high standard of care and support to patients.
Carry out the duties ensuring the service promotes equality
and diversity, offering person centered
care with dignity and respect.
To be responsible for the implemenatation of partner agency
and Trust policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
To
work collaboratively with UCR Service and Stakeholders to ensure patients
needs are met
To
provide leadership and support by promoting professional development and
encouraging clinical supervision
Ensure that capacity is
proactively managed to meet the demands of the services
To promote good team working and
good working relations amongst staff.
To
ensure timely accurate information is provided on annual leave, expenses and
study leave
To
monitor and report to line manager all HR, safeguarding and health and safety
issues discussing and taking action as appropriate
To
actively manage sickness and absence of staff accessing support from their line
manager as applicable
To
ensure effective use of physical and financial resources including the ordering
of supplies and equipment
To
be responsible for the equitable distribution of rotas and prioritisation of
work load
To monitor, report, audit and
evaluate that staff maintain appropriate and accurate patient records
To
oversee the collection of all monitoring data and contribute to performance
management
To
lead on the clinical aspect of complaints, taking action where appropriate to
ensure learning as a result of patient/service user feedback
Investigate
incidents relating to nursing practice, ensuring that learning takes place
across the service,
To assist their line manager to recruit, motivate, develop support
and induct staff with policy and service priorities
Responsible
for own time management and that of the nursing team
Flexibility to participate in
rota cover to meet the service needs
To manage
time to ensure a spilt of 80% leadership/management and 20% clinical duties to
ensure maintenance of clinical skills
Clinical
Responsibilities
To complete comprehensive assessment of highly complex
patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery
according to changing health needs using prescribing skills
To
ensure the nursing teams practice is evidence based through undertaking audit
and critically appraising literature to achieve a high standard of care
To
actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings
To
establish and maintain effective communication with individual groups and
communities in complex and potentially challenging situations
To
involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care
To
competently undertake as required a range of clinical skills related to the
post
To
maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC and Care Quality Commission
standards.
To
identify skills and knowledge to address self and individuals training needs by
undertaking PDR
To
demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision and to solve
problems in a collaborative and inclusive manner
Professional Responsibilities
Lead audit activity as set out in
the service quality assurance framework to ensure high quality care is
maintained and where required, learning is embedded.
To offer advice and support to
others as appropriate, acting as a positive role model, for all staff.
Where required and in line with
Trust policies, address shortfalls in performance, escalating concerns to the
service manager
To lead and participate in protected learning time and attend staff
meetings as requested.
To
maintain competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development
(CPD).
To contribute to own CPD in a
positive manner, evaluating ones own practice and
participating in the appraisal
process. Attend relevant training courses and
mandatory training.
To cascade policy documents
within the team ensuring their implementation and understanding.
To positively represent and
promote the Intermediate Care Service.
To lead and engage as required in
specific projects, meetings and work arising from the responsibilities of the
team manager in the wider delivery of service provision.
Lead the teams professional
development and participate in individual Performance Development System.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bridgewater Community
Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on the 1st
April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after 1st April 2026,
you will be employed by the newly formed organisation. Should you join
Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will automatically transfer
into the new organisation. We are confident that this transition will provide
new opportunities and a continued commitment to excellence in patient care.
Job Purpose:
To act as a senior clinical professional within the UCR service,
as an integrated health and social care team providing an urgent rapid response
to Warrington residents, experiencing a health crisis. The aim is to support
people to remain at home rather than be admitted to hospital. Liaising with
patients the team and colleagues across the wider health and social care
environment including NWAS the postholder will promote, maintain and enhance
effective multidisciplinary patient care.
To act as an independent autonomous practitioner to provide
specialist treatment and advice to patients and staff which will contribute to
the assessment, diagnosis, care and treatment of patients at home preventing
unnecessary hospital admission. All referrals will triaged immediately and
responded to within two hours, with referrals from NWAS prioritised.
Possess and demonstrate
extended clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management
of a wide range of patient care needs. Professional autonomy and clinical
judgement will be exercised in managing, referring and signposting patients on
to wider community services and assets.
Be responsible for the clinical management of the UCR Team,
ensuring effective and efficient delivery of a high quality timely service to
meet commissioner requirements.
Plan capacity and demand to deliver a safe service and
contibute to admission avoidance and a timely discharge home.
Motivate and support the nursing and Therapy team, inclusive
of supervision and staff development to
ensure a high standard of care and support to patients.
Carry out the duties ensuring the service promotes equality
and diversity, offering person centered
care with dignity and respect.
To be responsible for the implemenatation of partner agency
and Trust policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
To
work collaboratively with UCR Service and Stakeholders to ensure patients
needs are met
To
provide leadership and support by promoting professional development and
encouraging clinical supervision
Ensure that capacity is
proactively managed to meet the demands of the services
To promote good team working and
good working relations amongst staff.
To
ensure timely accurate information is provided on annual leave, expenses and
study leave
To
monitor and report to line manager all HR, safeguarding and health and safety
issues discussing and taking action as appropriate
To
actively manage sickness and absence of staff accessing support from their line
manager as applicable
To
ensure effective use of physical and financial resources including the ordering
of supplies and equipment
To
be responsible for the equitable distribution of rotas and prioritisation of
work load
To monitor, report, audit and
evaluate that staff maintain appropriate and accurate patient records
To
oversee the collection of all monitoring data and contribute to performance
management
To
lead on the clinical aspect of complaints, taking action where appropriate to
ensure learning as a result of patient/service user feedback
Investigate
incidents relating to nursing practice, ensuring that learning takes place
across the service,
To assist their line manager to recruit, motivate, develop support
and induct staff with policy and service priorities
Responsible
for own time management and that of the nursing team
Flexibility to participate in
rota cover to meet the service needs
To manage
time to ensure a spilt of 80% leadership/management and 20% clinical duties to
ensure maintenance of clinical skills
Clinical
Responsibilities
To complete comprehensive assessment of highly complex
patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery
according to changing health needs using prescribing skills
To
ensure the nursing teams practice is evidence based through undertaking audit
and critically appraising literature to achieve a high standard of care
To
actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings
To
establish and maintain effective communication with individual groups and
communities in complex and potentially challenging situations
To
involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care
To
competently undertake as required a range of clinical skills related to the
post
To
maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC and Care Quality Commission
standards.
To
identify skills and knowledge to address self and individuals training needs by
undertaking PDR
To
demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision and to solve
problems in a collaborative and inclusive manner
Professional Responsibilities
Lead audit activity as set out in
the service quality assurance framework to ensure high quality care is
maintained and where required, learning is embedded.
To offer advice and support to
others as appropriate, acting as a positive role model, for all staff.
Where required and in line with
Trust policies, address shortfalls in performance, escalating concerns to the
service manager
To lead and participate in protected learning time and attend staff
meetings as requested.
To
maintain competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development
(CPD).
To contribute to own CPD in a
positive manner, evaluating ones own practice and
participating in the appraisal
process. Attend relevant training courses and
mandatory training.
To cascade policy documents
within the team ensuring their implementation and understanding.
To positively represent and
promote the Intermediate Care Service.
To lead and engage as required in
specific projects, meetings and work arising from the responsibilities of the
team manager in the wider delivery of service provision.
Lead the teams professional
development and participate in individual Performance Development System.
Person Specification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to Problem solve
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Personal resilience
- Commitment
- Enthusiasm
- Assertiveness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a nursing environment to team leader level
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
- Experience of managing staff
- Relevant and current experience in Urgent care and/or primary care with extensive clinical skills and knowledge
- Experience of working in an emergency/first contact role and/or crisis management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proficient IT Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable community experience
- Multi-agency working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills & KnowledgeProven management/ operational skills
- Broad range of extended clinical skills
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues relating to specialist knowledge
- Advanced Clinical skills/specialist knowledge.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Advanced clinical judgement
- Effective communication
-
- Risk management
- Ability to Self-manage
- Legal and ethical issues
- Cultural and diversity issues
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across the health & social setting
- Ability to teach, assess & mentor staff, pre & post reg students
- Verbal & Written skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Recognised management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Tissue viability qualification
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Chronic disease management qualification
- Understanding of HR processes
- IT skills
- Basic budget awareness
Desirable
- Skills & KnowledgeProven management/ operational skills
- Broad range of extended clinical skills
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues relating to specialist knowledge
- Advanced Clinical skills/specialist knowledge.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Advanced clinical judgement
- Effective communication
-
- Risk management
- Ability to Self-manage
- Legal and ethical issues
- Cultural and diversity issues
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across the health & social setting
- Ability to teach, assess & mentor staff, pre & post reg students
- Verbal & Written skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Recognised management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Tissue viability qualification
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Chronic disease management qualification
- Understanding of HR processes
- IT skills
- Basic budget awareness
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered nurse or allied health professional
- Current registration
- Mentorship Qualification or experience
- Advanced Clinical Skills Modules at Masters Level (Level 7) Clinical examination and Clinical diagnostics
- V300 Non-medical prescribing.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
Person Specification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to Problem solve
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Personal resilience
- Commitment
- Enthusiasm
- Assertiveness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a nursing environment to team leader level
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
- Experience of managing staff
- Relevant and current experience in Urgent care and/or primary care with extensive clinical skills and knowledge
- Experience of working in an emergency/first contact role and/or crisis management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proficient IT Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable community experience
- Multi-agency working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills & KnowledgeProven management/ operational skills
- Broad range of extended clinical skills
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues relating to specialist knowledge
- Advanced Clinical skills/specialist knowledge.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Advanced clinical judgement
- Effective communication
-
- Risk management
- Ability to Self-manage
- Legal and ethical issues
- Cultural and diversity issues
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across the health & social setting
- Ability to teach, assess & mentor staff, pre & post reg students
- Verbal & Written skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Recognised management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Tissue viability qualification
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Chronic disease management qualification
- Understanding of HR processes
- IT skills
- Basic budget awareness
Desirable
- Skills & KnowledgeProven management/ operational skills
- Broad range of extended clinical skills
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues relating to specialist knowledge
- Advanced Clinical skills/specialist knowledge.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Advanced clinical judgement
- Effective communication
-
- Risk management
- Ability to Self-manage
- Legal and ethical issues
- Cultural and diversity issues
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across the health & social setting
- Ability to teach, assess & mentor staff, pre & post reg students
- Verbal & Written skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Recognised management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Tissue viability qualification
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Chronic disease management qualification
- Understanding of HR processes
- IT skills
- Basic budget awareness
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered nurse or allied health professional
- Current registration
- Mentorship Qualification or experience
- Advanced Clinical Skills Modules at Masters Level (Level 7) Clinical examination and Clinical diagnostics
- V300 Non-medical prescribing.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
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).
