Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician to work in the Integrated Wellness Centre as a Team Lead. We are looking for an experienced clinician to join our exciting new programme in Furness - The Integrated Wellness Centre - as Team Lead. We are developing a new multidisciplinary team to provide dedicated support for those patients who are at high-risk of admission to hospital and those who are recurrently being admitted. The programme aims to be C o-ordinated, H olistic, I ntensive, E arly and F ocussed, bringing together colleagues from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social care, voluntary sector, therapy and community teams. Working in an MDT environment you will provide clinical input and leadership to the team as you collectively define a management plan which addresses the needs of the whole patient across physical, mental and social care needs. As Team Lead, you will promote good practice and influence service development to improve patient care. You will be accountable for the performance, quality and clinical effectiveness of the teams. This new programme will require strong and innovative leadership. The successful applicant will need to develop strong relationships with the teams involved in the MDT and wider system partners and work closely with the Clinical Lead. This is an opportunity to work within an exciting new model of care in Furness. Main duties of the job Working in an MDT environment you will provide clinical input and leadership to the team as you collectively define a management plan which addresses the needs of the whole patient across physical, mental and social care needs. You will support the Clinical Lead to provide leadership of MDT meetings and clinical reviews (either remotely or face to face via home visits or clinic appointments). Our data identified a very small number of patients ( To support the staff to manage complex caseload of patients, who have diverse complexities of need utilising all appropriate resources effectively. This involves prioritising, assessing, co-ordinating, delivering and reviewing whole programmes of care delivered. To contribute to service development and integration with health and social care providers. To provide clinical leadership, and clinical expertise as lead in clinical area. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including GP Practices, Millom Hospital and GP Practice, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share Reference number 331-C12081224 Job locations Barrow Barrow LA14 2LB Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential 1st level registered nurse, educated to degree level Practice teacher/mentorship qualification/equivalent Evidence of relevant post graduate education in related areas - which may be varied, e.g. frailty, falls, long term condition management, neurological, rehabilitation, oncology. Desirable v150/v100/v300 prescriber Community Specialist Practitioner People management skills training Previous management courses Evidence of post registration education Experience Essential Evidence of leading and managing a team Post registration experience including community and or acute settings Highly advanced levels of assessment skills, care planning and care provision. Evidence of being able to practice and manage complex patients and able to evaluate effectiveness of own practice. Experience of working across organisational boundaries Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy and of applicable guidelines, frameworks, protocols Desirable Previous senior position in related field Experience of working within an inter-disciplinary service. Skills, ability & knowledge Essential Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to provide professional/clinical leadership Excellent organisational skills, including time management, negotiating and decision-making skills. Desirable Advanced communication skills training Personal Qualities Essential Ability to travel across the Bay independent of public transport Personal Leadership qualities to listen, inspire, motivate and support. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential 1st level registered nurse, educated to degree level Practice teacher/mentorship qualification/equivalent Evidence of relevant post graduate education in related areas - which may be varied, e.g. frailty, falls, long term condition management, neurological, rehabilitation, oncology. Desirable v150/v100/v300 prescriber Community Specialist Practitioner People management skills training Previous management courses Evidence of post registration education Experience Essential Evidence of leading and managing a team Post registration experience including community and or acute settings Highly advanced levels of assessment skills, care planning and care provision. Evidence of being able to practice and manage complex patients and able to evaluate effectiveness of own practice. Experience of working across organisational boundaries Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy and of applicable guidelines, frameworks, protocols Desirable Previous senior position in related field Experience of working within an inter-disciplinary service. Skills, ability & knowledge Essential Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to provide professional/clinical leadership Excellent organisational skills, including time management, negotiating and decision-making skills. Desirable Advanced communication skills training Personal Qualities Essential Ability to travel across the Bay independent of public transport Personal Leadership qualities to listen, inspire, motivate and support. 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Barrow Barrow LA14 2LB Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)