You will lead with other senior colleagues the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice and care pathways / packages and NICE guidance and DH guidance leading on service development and policy in conjunction with the other Advanced Practitioners, senior clinicians, Clinical Manager and Operational Services Manager.
You will work with the Area Chief Nurse/Consultant Social Worker to ensure that the nursing/Social Care service is contemporary, evidence based and in line with practice standards, providing day-to-day nursing, clinical leadership, evaluation and monitoring of the service.
You will also have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within your team as required by your manager, this may include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.
Main duties of the job
1. Providing day to day management and clinical guidance to the multi-disciplinary team, working alongside a range of system partners to enhance relationships and service user experience.
2. Delivering supervision to lower banded staff.
3. Attending and, where required, chairing a range of meetings.
4. Day to day management of budget and Key Performance Indicators.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business / handover.
2. In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, take a lead role in clinical service development and review.
3. Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the Clinical Manager.
4. Participate with the Clinical Manager for the recruitment of employees in accordance with Trust Recruitment Policy and NHS Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Ensure that appropriate corporate and departmental Induction is undertaken immediately following appointment and that staff records that are retained are accurate and up-to-date.
5. In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, work within the available budget of the service and attend regular Performance Management meetings.
6. Provide clinical leadership and professional expertise to the team.
7. Work closely with and assist the Clinical Manager with development and implementation of operational / clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies.
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
* NMC or equivalent registration.
Desirable
* Evidence of post qualification training.
Transport
Essential
* Valid UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Access to own car for work purposes.
Experience
Essential
* Minimum 2 years Band 6 experience.
Desirable
* Previous management experience.
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Western House
Chapel Hill
Stansted, Essex
CM24 8AQ
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