NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
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. The successful candidate will be working remotely and will be 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 People's 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 Responsibilities
The post holder, in addition to providing clinical input in the assessment and case management process for Children and Young People (0-25) Continuing Care as part of a wider management team, will be responsible to undertake the following:
1. Provide clinical supervision and complete assessments to determine eligibility in regard to the National Framework for Continuing and Young People's Continuing Care.
2. Be highly knowledgeable regarding the National Framework for Continuing and Young People's Continuing Care and on the roles and responsibilities of the ICB within this process.
3. Influence and challenge decisions regarding the implementation of the continuing care process.
4. Use clinical expertise in determining appropriateness of a care package to meet an individual's needs whilst assuring the quality and effectiveness of that package.
5. Ensure that the individual care packages are reviewed in line with local policy.
6. Proactively monitor and manage the workload of the team within agreed local and national targets and keep the Senior Clinical Operational Manager updated.
7. Effectively manage a small team, reviewing performance of individuals and team while setting individual and team performance targets in discussion with the Senior Clinical Operational Manager.
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.
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities, and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
Will line manage a team of Children's Continuing Care Nurse Assessors responsible for facilitating multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures.
Will ensure that they and their team always adhere to the relevant National Framework and guidance, NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within established policies, procedures, and systems using quality standards and performance as directed by the Operational Lead.
Will support the Senior Clinical Operational Lead to ensure that their workstream is planned and managed effectively and take the lead in their successful delivery.
Will ensure compliance with all responsibilities associated with the process and protocols locally and nationally with regards to the National Framework for Children and YPs (0-25) and any related legislation including Personal Health Budgets.
Work in partnership with all professionals to develop and maintain effective communication and good working relationships with ICBs, Primary and Secondary Care, and Local Authorities.
Will assist in the development of a positive professional and working relationship with the Customer/s.
Person Specification
Experience
* 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
* Educated to degree level in 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
* To be able to work alone or within a team with proven results.
* To demonstrate/evidence a track record of improving patient care.
* Must be able to work autonomously and be able to 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, where decision making requires consideration of a range of options.
* An open and empathetic approach to service users and their families.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work under pressure, to work flexibly, and to cope with unpredictable work patterns and deal with urgent issues.
* Car driver (own car) with a current clean UK driving licence.
* 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.
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