Job summary
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Triage and Allocation Team within the South HUB.
A key part of this role will be to undertake clinical shifts weekly and support new and existing staff within the Team by overseeing their Clinical competency through shadowing and supervision.
This is a secondment position for one year starting May/June 2024. It will provide an opportunity for new challenges and development in a small, supportive and friendly team.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assisting to manage the Triage and Allocation Team based in South Place. You will role model and provide quality clinical leadership and ensure that high standards of care are delivered and maintained. This role requires situational leadership skills, resilience and the ability to problem solve quickly and effectively.
A key part of this role will be to undertake clinical shifts weekly and support new and existing staff within the Team by overseeing their Clinical competency through shadowing and supervision.
You will be expected to promote direct links with the Urgent Community Response Team and Community Nursing Teams in the South Place.
You will need excellent communication skills and be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential that you have evidence of professional competencies, and are able to effectively apply your knowledge and skills to weekly clinical practice with the ability to share your knowledge with the team in a range of ways. A sound understanding and knowledge of the current drive to transform community services is an essential requirement.
This is a full time post but flexible working requests will be considered as part of the application process.
About us
Norfolk Community Health and Care was the first stand alone Community Health and Social Care provider in the Country to be award "Outstanding" by CQC.
As an employee within this organisation, you will be expected to positively contribute to service and quality development of community nursing care; through new ways of working, clinical audits and project work. The post holder will work alongside the Clinical Operations Manager, receiving support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional leadership within the South Place to the Triage and Allocation Team and own professional groupTo provide clinical leadership to new and existing staff within the Triage and Allocation Team and South Place.To work with, and deputise for, the Clinical Operational Manager as requiredTo undertake weekly Clinical shifts and oversee and monitor plans of care for all complex patients on the caseload to achieve quality of life and independence where possibleTo work within the Urgent Community Response Team as required integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitate early discharge form hospitalTo work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service usersTo oversee that clinical supervision is occurring within the team and accurately recorded.
To provide 1:1 and group support and education through formal meetings, personal development reviews and adhoc discussion with staff seeking guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional leadership within the South Place to the Triage and Allocation Team and own professional groupTo provide clinical leadership to new and existing staff within the Triage and Allocation Team and South Place.To work with, and deputise for, the Clinical Operational Manager as requiredTo undertake weekly Clinical shifts and oversee and monitor plans of care for all complex patients on the caseload to achieve quality of life and independence where possibleTo work within the Urgent Community Response Team as required integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitate early discharge form hospitalTo work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service usersTo oversee that clinical supervision is occurring within the team and accurately recorded.
To provide 1:1 and group support and education through formal meetings, personal development reviews and adhoc discussion with staff seeking guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level degree or equivalent in Nursing
- RN with current NMC registration
- Mentorship preparation/ENB 998
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Independent/ supplementary prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at band 6 level within the community setting
- Evidence of good clinical and professional leadership skills
Skills abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
- Have a good level of IT skills
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/ patient records
- Good interpersonal skills
- Work pro-actively to accommodate patient/service needs
- Ability to talk to patients & careers and members of the health care team
Desirable
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
- Cannulation / IV Administration
Personal Atrributes
Essential
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level degree or equivalent in Nursing
- RN with current NMC registration
- Mentorship preparation/ENB 998
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Independent/ supplementary prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at band 6 level within the community setting
- Evidence of good clinical and professional leadership skills
Skills abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
- Have a good level of IT skills
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/ patient records
- Good interpersonal skills
- Work pro-actively to accommodate patient/service needs
- Ability to talk to patients & careers and members of the health care team
Desirable
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
- Cannulation / IV Administration
Personal Atrributes
Essential
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language
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).
