We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Clinical/Operational Lead to join our Joint Emergency Team (JET) which is a 2 hour response, admission avoidance service.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, a sense of accountability, flexibility and be able to work under considerable pressure at times.
You will lead and support the team, offering Clinical supervision and appraisals. Work closely with other team leads and the Clinical/Operational Manager to support the delivery and development of the service across the county.
Experience in managing a team is essential and experience in Clinical triaging.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Clinician with a passion for delivering high quality care with experience in either Acute medicine, Emergency medicine or community experience.
The successful candidate will provide Clinical Leadership and Operational staff/service management.
You will work alongside colleagues with real expertise in the area of community care.
The Team has a passion for improvement, innovation and delivery of high quality care to patients in their own homes and working with the wider multi disciplinary teams within the local community.
We are looking for Clinicians who are team players, have highly developed communication skills, are able to work flexibly and can prioritise own workload.
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
* Jointly with your counterpart provide professional and operational leadership for the Triage function of the service.
* As a Locality Lead provide operational and clinical leadership for your locality.
* Ensure the provision of high quality, responsive services with the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery.
* To have a clinical role within the team, providing expert clinical leadership.
* To provide a high quality of care to patients who have a wide range of physical needs affecting their ability to maintain a level of independence.
Person specification
Education
* Paramedic Degree/Diploma.
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
* Advanced Clinical Assessment Course.
* Independent Supplementary Prescribing.
* Experience of teaching in clinical practice.
Experience
* At least 5 years post qualification.
* Experience of complex care planning and MDT/Long term conditions.
* Knowledge of unscheduled care practice.
* Community experience.
* Management or leadership experience.
* Experience of data capturing/interpretation.
* Managed a team.
* Design and implementation of audits.
Skills & Abilities
* Effective communication and IT.
* Motivating team members.
* Experience of working with charities and other agencies.
* Able to advocate for the patients and colleagues.
* Able to work without supervision, and under pressure.
* Evidence of contributing towards developing practice.
* Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills including clinical assessment.
* Ability to calmly manage complex and stressful situations, prioritising own work and the work of others.
* Decision making, delegation and problem solving skills.
* Good listening skills and empathetic.
* Evidence project design and implementation.
* Reflection.
* Safeguarding.
* Understanding self-capabilities and limitations.
* Able to question and challenge.
* Understanding of current Health and social services agenda.
* Knowledge of recent research to inform evidence based practice.
* Understanding of the legislation relating to care including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Safeguards Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act.
Physical Requirements
* Valid Full UK Driving License.
* Physical moving and handling.
Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.
We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:
* Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people.
* Specialist mental health and learning disability services.
* Children’s community services in Peterborough.
* Ground-breaking research.
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.
Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.
If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.
All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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