Job Summary
Clinical Team Lead (Band 7)
Welland Ward
An exciting opportunity has arisen for applications for the post of Clinical Team Lead (CTL) to work within the Community Hospital directorate based at Spalding Hospital. The post holder will assume clinical operational leadership and management responsibility for Welland Ward.
Welland Ward is a dynamic ward offering 20 Community Hospital beds and 4 dedicated hospice palliative care rooms.
It is essential for candidates to have considerable experience of working in a leadership role.
Our staff collectively see thousands of people every day in community hospitals, health clinics, schools, children's centres and in patients' own homes. They also do something else very special; they are responsible for turning an ordinary day into something extraordinary.
We are rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and are playing an integral part in shaping future health service provision countywide alongside partner health and social care organisations.
This post is likely to commence from April 2025.
Main Duties of the Job
The CTL will oversee the operational delivery of this service within LCHS and will be responsible for providing assurance against delivery, including performance management, governance, budget management, business planning and rota oversight.
To apply, you must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse or Therapist. You should also hold a degree level qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience at this level, with evidence in your portfolio of leadership, development and change management skills. The ability to demonstrate exceptional communication skills together with a successful record of leading and managing successful high performing teams and services will be paramount.
If you think you have the drive and credibility to meet the demands of this exciting and challenging role, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
About Us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
This role involves leading the ward team and working collaboratively with the team of Adult Community Therapy, the LCHS Operations Centre, our neighbouring Acute Trusts, Mental Health Trust, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Lincolnshire County Council and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to ensure exceptional care and an optimum patient experience in the flow of their care in and out of Community Health Services.
The successful post holder needs to role model the values of LCHS, be motivated and committed to delivering our clinical strategy as well as being clear on our role as a key partner in delivering the wide vision for health and social care in Lincolnshire. The role will require robust and resilient senior leadership skills that ensure the workforce is empowered to deliver a continued standard of high quality care.
As a visionary and supportive leader you may be required to work clinically as part of this role. In addition, you will need to be flexible and resilient and able to facilitate changes required in order to promote and maintain high performing teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree or equivalent postgraduate diploma.
2. Current HCPC/ NMC Registration
3. Evidence of continuing professional development
4. Management qualification/Evidence of successful track record leading/managing high performing teams
5. Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
1. Member of Professional body
2. Evidence of related study at Masters level
Previous Experience
Essential
1. Evidence of leadership development/on-going personal development
2. Management experience in relevant area or speciality
3. Experience in management/leadership of teams
4. Experience of change management and improvement planning
5. Evidence of working autonomously in a senior position
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge and experience of the governance agenda locally.
Desirable
1. Experience of MDT working
Evidence of Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
1. Strong analytical skills to support business planning, performance management and assurance.
2. Financial, budget and resource management certificate or experience
3. Mentoring and coaching skills
4. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the national and local policy
5. Excellent standards of written and verbal communication skills including formal reporting and presentation
Desirable
1. Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Lincolnshire Health and Care Programme
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Address
Welland Ward, Skegness Hospital.
Spalding Road
Spalding
PE113DT
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