Job Summary
Are you looking to take the next step in your career as part of a vibrant leadership team working in the Community? Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a difference to the ongoing development of Reablement services including Urgent Community Response support?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Clinical Services in Nottingham CityCare Partnership providing leadership, operational management and service development to the Integrated Reablement at Home service, Clinical Beds team, Front Door Integrated Discharge Team and support to the Transfer of Care Hub to meet the needs of our diverse population.
We are looking for an experienced leader with vision and passion, who can inspire innovative ways of working with key partners to support the development and delivery of Discharge to Assess and hospital avoidance services to meet the needs of our diverse population.
If you would like to discuss this vacancy or for further information, please contact Deborah Hall on deborah.hall5@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
1. Strategic leadership and operational management responsibility for Integrated care.
2. Working effectively ensuring performance management and quality systems are in place and maintained across services.
3. Lead the NCCP workforce in realising and demonstrating core vision, values, and improved outcomes for citizens.
4. Lead Clinical services and teams.
5. Lead transformation across services.
About Us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value-driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference every day to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high-quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise, we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in people's lives.
CityCare values the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Date posted: 24 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B9826-PACH-6238
Job locations: Aspect Court, Aspect Business Park, 26 Bennerley Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8WR
Job Description
Job Purpose
The post-holder is vital for ensuring the local delivery of integrated Reablement and Urgent Community Response services and is pivotal in driving change and supporting teams through continued transformation.
To be responsible for delivery of community services based on the Discharge to Assess model.
To provide a person-centred service through partnership working with professional leads and managers and through effective liaison with ICB Commissioners, Acutes, Local Authorities and other statutory and voluntary sector services.
To be responsible for the delivery of Integrated Reablement and Urgent Community Response services.
To strategically lead on service development to meet the needs of the local populations through the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and Service Specifications (SLA) and key national policies.
The post holder will also be responsible for implementing robust systems to ensure continuous improvements in performance and quality. This will include sound financial management including value for money, governance and workforce management based on best available evidence.
The post holder will be expected to perform any duties required by CityCare commensurate with grade of post and also deputising for the Assistant Director.
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
* All appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance.
* Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service.
* Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
Experience Essential
* Knowledge and experience of managing at a senior level in Health and/or Social Care and community Services/ secondary care.
* Knowledge and experience of communicating, developing and maintaining partnerships with external agencies, professional leads and staff.
* Ability to manage individuals and services in a complex and changing environment.
* Knowledge and experience for effective financial systems.
* Control and management of budgets.
* Knowledge and experience of high-level analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
* An understanding of multidisciplinary team working, recognising professional boundaries.
Skills & Attributes Essential
* IT skills.
* Project management skills.
* Excellent communication skills including influencing and negotiation.
* Knowledge and experience of developing staff using proven people management skills.
* Knowledge and experience of transformational change management.
* To have experience and knowledge and can demonstrate advanced negotiation, motivational, explanation and reassurance skills across a range of management issues.
Qualifications Essential
* Health/social care/leadership qualification or equivalent experience to Masters level.
Desirable
* Diploma level Postgraduate specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience.
* Project management qualification of equivalent experience.
* Masters Qualification.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr