Job summary Intermediate care is a service delivered in collaboration with our local authority partner. Working in partnership with the bed based manager, the post holder will: be responsible for the clinical management of the Intermediate Care Nursing Team, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of a high quality timely service to meet commissioner requirements. To undertake highly complex clinical assessments and ensure the nursing team provides care in line with Trust and professional body standards. Plan capacity and demand to deliver a safe service and contibute to admission avoidance and a timely discharge home. Main duties of the job Intermediate care is a service delivered in collaboration with our local authority partner. Working in partnership with the bed based manager, the post holder will: be responsible for the clinical management of the Intermediate Care Nursing Team, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of a high-quality timely service to meet commissioner requirements. To undertake highly complex clinical assessments and ensure the nursing team provides care in line with Trust and professional body standards. Plan capacity and demand to deliver a safe service and contibute to admission avoidance and a timely discharge home. Motivate and support the nursing team, inclusive of supervision and staff development to ensure a high standard of care and support to patients. Carry out the duties ensuring the service promotes equality and diversity, offering person centered care with dignity and respect. To be responsible for the implemenatation of partner agency and Trust policies and procedures. About us Flexible working will be considered for all roles. Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas. At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community. They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve. After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to them Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation. P - Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide E - Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care. O - Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect. P - Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care. L - Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care. E - Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9835-WA24-171a Job locations Padgate House Intermediate Care Vulcan Close Padgate Warrington WA2 0HL Job description Job responsibilities Leadership & Management To work collaboratively with Intermediate Care Service and Stakeholders to ensure patients needs are met To provide leadership and support by promoting professional development and encouraging clinical supervision Ensure that capacity is proactively managed to meet the demands of the services To promote good team working and good working relations amongst staff. To ensure timely accurate information is provided on annual leave, expenses and study leave To monitor and report to line manager all HR, safeguarding and health and safety issues discussing and taking action as appropriate To actively manage sickness and absence of staff accessing support from their line manager as applicable To ensure effective use of physical and financial resources including the ordering of supplies and equipment To be responsible for the equitable distribution of rotas and prioritisation of work load To monitor, report, audit and evaluate that staff maintain appropriate and accurate patient records To oversee the collection of all monitoring data and contribute to performance management To lead on the clinical aspect of complaints, taking action where appropriate to ensure learning as a result of patient/service user feedback Investigate incidents relating to nursing practice, ensuring that learning takes place across the service, To assist their line manager to recruit, motivate, develop support and induct staff with policy and service priorities Responsible for own time management and that of the nursing team Flexibility to participate in rota cover to meet the service needs To manage time to ensure a spilt of 80% leadership/management and 20% clinical duties to ensure maintenance of clinical skills Clinical Responsibilities To complete comprehensive assessment of highly complex patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs using prescribing skills To ensure the nursing teams practice is evidence based through undertaking audit and critically appraising literature to achieve a high standard of care To actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings To establish and maintain effective communication with individual groups and communities in complex and potentially challenging situations To involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care To competently undertake as required a range of clinical skills related to the post To maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC and Care Quality Commission standards. To identify skills and knowledge to address self and individuals training needs by undertaking PDR To demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision and to solve problems in a collaborative and inclusive manner Professional Responsibilities Lead audit activity as set out in the service quality assurance framework to ensure high quality care is maintained and where required, learning is embedded. To offer advice and support to others as appropriate, acting as a positive role model, for all staff. Where required and in line with Trust policies, address shortfalls in performance, escalating concerns to the service manager To lead and participate in protected learning time and attend staff meetings as requested. To maintain competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To contribute to own CPD in a positive manner, evaluating ones own practice and participating in the appraisal process. Attend relevant training courses and mandatory training. To cascade policy documents within the team ensuring their implementation and understanding. To positively represent and promote the Intermediate Care Service. To lead and engage as required in specific projects, meetings and work arising from the responsibilities of the team manager in the wider delivery of service provision. Lead the teams professional development and participate in individual Performance Development System Job description Job responsibilities Leadership & Management To work collaboratively with Intermediate Care Service and Stakeholders to ensure patients needs are met To provide leadership and support by promoting professional development and encouraging clinical supervision Ensure that capacity is proactively managed to meet the demands of the services To promote good team working and good working relations amongst staff. To ensure timely accurate information is provided on annual leave, expenses and study leave To monitor and report to line manager all HR, safeguarding and health and safety issues discussing and taking action as appropriate To actively manage sickness and absence of staff accessing support from their line manager as applicable To ensure effective use of physical and financial resources including the ordering of supplies and equipment To be responsible for the equitable distribution of rotas and prioritisation of work load To monitor, report, audit and evaluate that staff maintain appropriate and accurate patient records To oversee the collection of all monitoring data and contribute to performance management To lead on the clinical aspect of complaints, taking action where appropriate to ensure learning as a result of patient/service user feedback Investigate incidents relating to nursing practice, ensuring that learning takes place across the service, To assist their line manager to recruit, motivate, develop support and induct staff with policy and service priorities Responsible for own time management and that of the nursing team Flexibility to participate in rota cover to meet the service needs To manage time to ensure a spilt of 80% leadership/management and 20% clinical duties to ensure maintenance of clinical skills Clinical Responsibilities To complete comprehensive assessment of highly complex patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs using prescribing skills To ensure the nursing teams practice is evidence based through undertaking audit and critically appraising literature to achieve a high standard of care To actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings To establish and maintain effective communication with individual groups and communities in complex and potentially challenging situations To involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care To competently undertake as required a range of clinical skills related to the post To maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC and Care Quality Commission standards. To identify skills and knowledge to address self and individuals training needs by undertaking PDR To demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision and to solve problems in a collaborative and inclusive manner Professional Responsibilities Lead audit activity as set out in the service quality assurance framework to ensure high quality care is maintained and where required, learning is embedded. To offer advice and support to others as appropriate, acting as a positive role model, for all staff. Where required and in line with Trust policies, address shortfalls in performance, escalating concerns to the service manager To lead and participate in protected learning time and attend staff meetings as requested. To maintain competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To contribute to own CPD in a positive manner, evaluating ones own practice and participating in the appraisal process. Attend relevant training courses and mandatory training. To cascade policy documents within the team ensuring their implementation and understanding. To positively represent and promote the Intermediate Care Service. To lead and engage as required in specific projects, meetings and work arising from the responsibilities of the team manager in the wider delivery of service provision. Lead the teams professional development and participate in individual Performance Development System Person Specification Internal Relations Essential If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship Qualifications Essential RN First Level. Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses Desirable Degree or masters level qualification. Skills & Attributes Essential Proven management/ operational skills Broad range of extended clinical skills Knowledge of professional and NHS issues relating to specialist knowledge Knowledge of working in Intermediate Care Services Able to communicate sensitive/unpleasant information to patients relatives and carers Able to demonstrate initiative Implement audit and research Able to perform comprehensive assessments, plan, implement & evaluate care packages Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across the health & social setting Ability to teach, assess & mentor staff, pre & post reg students Verbal & Written skills Desirable Proven leadership skills Recognised management qualification Teaching qualification Tissue viability qualification Nurse prescribing qualification Chronic disease management qualification Understanding of HR processes IT skills Basic budget awareness Experience Essential Experience of working in a nursing environment to team leader level Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment Experience of managing staff Desirable Community experience Multi-agency working Right to Work Essential Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable) Job Specific Requirements Essential Able to travel around the Bridgewater footprint Internal Employment Essential This is an internal only vacancy for staff employed at Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, or, Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please confirm that you are currently employed by one of these Trusts? Person Specification Internal Relations Essential If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship Qualifications Essential RN First Level. Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses Desirable Degree or masters level qualification. Skills & Attributes Essential Proven management/ operational skills Broad range of extended clinical skills Knowledge of professional and NHS issues relating to specialist knowledge Knowledge of working in Intermediate Care Services Able to communicate sensitive/unpleasant information to patients relatives and carers Able to demonstrate initiative Implement audit and research Able to perform comprehensive assessments, plan, implement & evaluate care packages Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across the health & social setting Ability to teach, assess & mentor staff, pre & post reg students Verbal & Written skills Desirable Proven leadership skills Recognised management qualification Teaching qualification Tissue viability qualification Nurse prescribing qualification Chronic disease management qualification Understanding of HR processes IT skills Basic budget awareness Experience Essential Experience of working in a nursing environment to team leader level Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment Experience of managing staff Desirable Community experience Multi-agency working Right to Work Essential Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable) Job Specific Requirements Essential Able to travel around the Bridgewater footprint Internal Employment Essential This is an internal only vacancy for staff employed at Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, or, Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please confirm that you are currently employed by one of these Trusts? 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Padgate House Intermediate Care Vulcan Close Padgate Warrington WA2 0HL Employer's website http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)