Job summary Cornwall has designed a collaborative to listen and respond to care homes which has been created to deliver safer, kinder, and enhanced person-centred care to people that live in care homes with improved equality and integration. It is part of a wider transformation program supported by Cornwall's Integrated Care System and funded through the Ageing Well Program. The Clinical Specialist will work across Cornwall, being responsible for the delivery of a program of support and development aligned to care homes within each of the three Integrated Care Areas (Central, West, and North/East). They will develop an interface with care homes at its heart and collaborating with the Local Authority, Primary Care Networks, Community Services and wider health and social care partnership. This is a varied autonomous role with clinical assessment, research opportunities, quality improvement and training and education at its core. We are advocates for the residents and the care staff helping them to navigate through primary care. Join our small dynamic, supportive team with a "can do" attitude. Main duties of the job Cornwall has designed a collaborative to listen and respond to care homes which has beencreated to deliver safer, kinder, and enhanced person-centred care to people that live incare homes with improved equality and integration. It is part of a wider transformationprogramme supported by Cornwall's Integrated Care System and funded through theAgeing Well Programme.The Clinical Specialist will work across Cornwall, being responsible for the delivery of aprogramme of support and development aligned to care homes within each of the threeIntegrated Care Areas (Central, West, and North/East). They will develop an interface withcare homes at its heart and collaborating with the Local Authority, Primary Care Networks,Community Services and wider health and social care partnership. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 201-25-221 Job locations Green Court Building A Threemilestone Business Park Truro TR4 9LF Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Current professional registration - NMC, HCPC Professional qualification - RMN, RNLD, RNC, OT, PT, SLT, PARA First Level degree in related subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area Relevant post registration experience in a senior role Evidence of competence in clinical assessment and clinical reasoning Experience of working as part of multi professional, multi partner team Experience of teaching Leadership and management experience Desirable Coaching, Teaching or Mentoring qualification Formal project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE 2) Knowledge & Abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Ability to motivate self and others Organisation and negotiation skills Desirable Significant professional clinical experience, including experience of working with Older People Living with Frailty in Care Homes / Virtual Wards/ Enhancing Health in Care Home Programme Experience of working across the Integrated Care System footprint Experience of supporting transitions of care out of hospital Experience of Infection Control and Prevention outbreak management Skills & Apptitude Essential Experience of prioritising clinical tasks Evidence of managing and delivering complex multi-work stream programmes Evidence of ability to work under pressure under challenging circumstances Ability to support and influence change Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Current professional registration - NMC, HCPC Professional qualification - RMN, RNLD, RNC, OT, PT, SLT, PARA First Level degree in related subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area Relevant post registration experience in a senior role Evidence of competence in clinical assessment and clinical reasoning Experience of working as part of multi professional, multi partner team Experience of teaching Leadership and management experience Desirable Coaching, Teaching or Mentoring qualification Formal project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE 2) Knowledge & Abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Ability to motivate self and others Organisation and negotiation skills Desirable Significant professional clinical experience, including experience of working with Older People Living with Frailty in Care Homes / Virtual Wards/ Enhancing Health in Care Home Programme Experience of working across the Integrated Care System footprint Experience of supporting transitions of care out of hospital Experience of Infection Control and Prevention outbreak management Skills & Apptitude Essential Experience of prioritising clinical tasks Evidence of managing and delivering complex multi-work stream programmes Evidence of ability to work under pressure under challenging circumstances Ability to support and influence change Teaching/assessment and presentation skills 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Green Court Building A Threemilestone Business Park Truro TR4 9LF Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)