Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.
We are recruiting for a Team Lead to join our professional team in East Kent.
The Community Neuro Rehabilitation Teams within East Kent are multi-disciplinary teams that include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Specialist Nurses and Therapy Assistants.
We work within patients' homes, rehabilitation groups, Community Hospitals and other care settings, to ensure effective discharge planning and a seamless rehabilitation pathway. We provide holistic assessment of patients' needs and help patients achieve maximum independence in daily living activities and improved well-being.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing staffing levels in line with the agreed service establishment. Management of sickness, travel, Agresso and Equipment provision will be expected.
The clinical team will consist of a range of nursing, therapy and non-registered staff. The post holder will have overall accountability in ensuring that a robust supervision and appraisal structure is in place and will be directly responsible for line managing the Band 6 staff.
The post holder will be expected to work across the South Kent Coast locality.
This role is to be split between Clinical and Team Management responsibilities.
The post holder will be:
Responsible for the management of the clinical team within allocated locality, ensuring an integrated approach to service delivery.
To manage the day to day running of the clinical team and to have responsibility for the ongoing management and performance of the team on a daily basis.
To have overall responsibility in ensuring the resources of the team are used effectively ensuring the right professional is delivering the right care to the right patient at the right time.
To support the Clinical Operational Manager and Head of Service in the strategic development of services and be instrumental in delivering the organisational objectives and values at an operational level.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application.We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application.We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. RGN.
- BSc Hons Education to degree level.
- Registered with professional body.
- ENB 998 or teaching and assessing Qualification. Management/Leadership training.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Inter-agency working.
- Specialist Clinical Skills e.g. Falls / Neuro management or member of SIG.
- Experience of managing a clinical team.
- Demonstratable community experience as a Band 6 / 7.
- Evidence of innovative clinical practice development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice and current issues in the health and social care economy.
- Research awareness.
- Awareness of legal/ethical issues in nursing/therapy.
- Awareness of Trust/CCG strategic direction and ability to incorporate this with a clear vision of patient care and service delivery.
- Have an understanding of quality standards and audit.
- Budgetary awareness.
Desirable
- Areas of special clinical interest Comprehensive knowledge of service.
- Research and Audit.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to organise own work.
- Ability to cope with change.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Moderate IT skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Committed to patient focused care.
- Committed to continued personal development.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Personable, able to work well with others and share knowledge and skills.
Ability to manage
Essential
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage staff of all disciplines and banding.
- Ability to manage resources within budgetary constraints
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. RGN.
- BSc Hons Education to degree level.
- Registered with professional body.
- ENB 998 or teaching and assessing Qualification. Management/Leadership training.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Inter-agency working.
- Specialist Clinical Skills e.g. Falls / Neuro management or member of SIG.
- Experience of managing a clinical team.
- Demonstratable community experience as a Band 6 / 7.
- Evidence of innovative clinical practice development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice and current issues in the health and social care economy.
- Research awareness.
- Awareness of legal/ethical issues in nursing/therapy.
- Awareness of Trust/CCG strategic direction and ability to incorporate this with a clear vision of patient care and service delivery.
- Have an understanding of quality standards and audit.
- Budgetary awareness.
Desirable
- Areas of special clinical interest Comprehensive knowledge of service.
- Research and Audit.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to organise own work.
- Ability to cope with change.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Moderate IT skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Committed to patient focused care.
- Committed to continued personal development.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Personable, able to work well with others and share knowledge and skills.
Ability to manage
Essential
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage staff of all disciplines and banding.
- Ability to manage resources within budgetary constraints
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).
