Service Manager, Children's Special Schools Nursing & Therapies
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
The post holder will lead and manage the operational performance of the nursing and therapy services in the named schools to a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs.
The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Children's Services for the operational delivery of the service, within a delegated budget, and in line with Sutton Health and Care's (SHC) strategic vision, aims and objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will collaborate with clinical leads with regard to strategic development, particularly to develop integrated working and improved client pathways across primary/secondary care, education and social services.
The post holder will liaise closely with and influence partner organisations, clinical commissioners and Primary Care teams across Sutton with regard to operational issues and outcomes.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals (ESTH) and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, St Helier Hospital and Epsom Hospital.
Sutton Health and Care (SHC) was an innovative joint venture between local partner health and social care organisations, which sees community services fully integrated to support the delivery of a new model of care for the people of Sutton.
SHC prides itself in having a highly dedicated team and offers a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or AHP
* Certificate/diploma in management or relevant demonstrable experience
* Evidence of CPD leading to demonstrable personal development of high clinical skills
* Involvement in teaching and training
Experience
* Consolidated experience in managing and appraising staff
* Experience of clinical audit and evaluation
* Experience of managing change on a range of service related projects
* Experience of managing health and safety in the workplace
* Experience of recruitment
* Experience of investigating incidents and presenting at disciplinary hearings
Skills and Knowledge
* Demonstrable understanding of clinical issues relating to NHS Practice
* Understanding of complexities and issues related to the local health economy
* Awareness of current NHS trends and policies including clinical governance and NSFs
* Awareness of health and safety
* Understanding of financial procedures and budgetary management
* Excellent clinical leadership skills
* Experience of conflict management
* Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
* Good time management
* Creative and innovative approach to development
* Ability to prioritise and work independently
* Ability to respond flexibly to differing daily demands
* Innovative thinker
* Ability to produce high quality reports
Personal Attributes
* Highly developed interpersonal skills
* Flexible, enthusiastic and ability to use initiative
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Trustworthy, confident and friendly
* Confident in relating to a diversity of people and situations
* Willingness to ask for and take advice
* Ability to make decisions, using available evidence where necessary
* Commitment to team work
* Commitment to high standards of care
* Commitment to personal and professional development
General
* Car driver with full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle required regularly for business purposes
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.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
£59,490 to £66,239 a yearpa pro rata inc. HCAS outer
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