Job Summary
Hybrid Working - Part Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Calderdale ICB Continuing Healthcare Team for a part-time Children's Clinical Lead Nurse, working 18.75 hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Provided with all the technical equipment to fulfill the requirements of the role.
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of working in the community, hospitals, working with families as well as a multidisciplinary, multi-agency environment; be familiar with children's complex health needs and Children's Continuing Care.
We are looking to recruit an individual with excellent partnership, networking, and communication skills who has strong collective leadership skills that can motivate individuals and teams to build and sustain change.
This role will include working with Children aged 0-25 transitioning into adulthood.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Be the line manager for the Children's Case Management Service (0-25), providing leadership and support to the Case Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the service.
2. Maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the service in line with the National Framework for Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care.
3. Adopt a child-centred approach to working with a range of people across cultures in both community and hospital settings.
About Us
NHS West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations, local councils, health and care providers, and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values, and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics.
We operate a Carer-friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working Carer passport.
As a Mindful Employer, we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health condition.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The post holder, in addition to providing clinical input in the assessment and case management process for Children and Young Peoples (0-25) Continuing Care as part of a wider management team, will be responsible for undertaking the following:
1. To provide clinical supervision and complete assessments to determine eligibility in regard to the National Framework for Continuing and Young Peoples Continuing Care.
2. To be highly knowledgeable regarding the National Framework for Continuing and Young Peoples Continuing Care and on the roles and responsibilities of the ICB within this process.
3. To influence and challenge decisions regarding the implementation of the continuing care process.
4. To use clinical expertise in determining the appropriateness of a care package to meet an individual's needs whilst assuring the quality and effectiveness of that package.
5. To ensure that the individual care packages are reviewed in line with local policy.
6. To proactively monitor and manage the workload of the team within agreed local and national targets and keep the Senior Clinical Operational Manager updated.
7. To effectively manage a small team, reviewing the performance of individuals and the team. In discussion with the Senior Clinical Operational Manager, set individual and team performance targets.
8. Support the Head of Service and Senior Clinical Operational Lead and their team to ensure that their work-stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery.
9. Work alongside the Business Manager and assist in the Management of the Team's business support function, including developing and managing the team's business plan, progress, and reporting risk and issue management.
10. Liaise with appropriate functions within the ICB.
11. Manage all corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns.
12. Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, Directorate, and ICB.
13. Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the Team.
14. Oversight and management of all aspects of the Team budgets where delegated.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrated experience in working in a healthcare environment.
* Experience of managing caseloads.
* Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools.
* Current knowledge of the relevant National Service Frameworks e.g., Children and Young People, long-term conditions, cancer care, and the NHS Plan as well as current issues affecting the NHS.
* Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
* Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to analyse complex issues.
* Experience in setting up and implementing internal and external processes.
* Knowledge of financial systems e.g., Budget monitoring, processing invoices, and procurement.
* Emotionally resilient with confidence to manage highly complex and often distressing situations with patients, carers, and staff, where decision making requires consideration of a range of options.
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
* Registered Children's Nurse.
* Experience of making clinical decisions about patient care.
* Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent or Clinically qualified.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
* Ability to work alone or within a team with proven results.
* Evidence of a track record of improving patient care.
* Ability to work autonomously and make informed professional decisions.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills able to effectively communicate sensitive information to patients, their families/carers, and to write and present continuing care reports.
* Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
* Emotionally resilient with confidence to manage highly complex and often distressing situations with patients, carers, and staff.
* An open and empathetic approach to service users and their families.
* Ability to organize and prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work under pressure, work flexibly, and cope with unpredictable work patterns and deal with urgent issues.
* Car driver (own car) with a current clean UK driving license.
* IT literate and able to use software such as Word, Excel, and databases.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 website.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Address
2nd Floor, Westgate House
Halifax
HX1 1PW
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