Job summary To work alongside the Head of Service as an integral part of the developing Dougie Mac Young Adult Service. Provide clinical leadership and line management to a team of nurses and care support workers, ensuring outstanding, safe and effective care delivery. Dougie Mac are currently looking to recruit 2 Team Leaders (Clinical) for our developing Young Adult Service. The successful candidates will share our passion in providing excellent, holistic and person-centred care to young adults and support to their families. At Dougie Mac our vision is to be admired as a centre of excellence for delivering care to Young Adults living with life limiting conditions and/or multiple/complex care needs. Our focus is on holistic, person centred, needs led care that promotes independence and is delivered through our offer of day opportunities, respite and social and leisure events. Main duties of the job To be involved in the further development and evaluation of the Young Adult Service. Line management responsibility for clinical staff. To manage staffing levels, skill mix and patterns of working, ensuring the service provision is safe, flexible and appropriate to the needs of service users. Work in clinical practice alongside staff, acting as a role model to support, supervise and assess training and development needs. The right candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the drive to ensure our young adults and their families receive the highest possible standards of care. If you would you like to be part of our friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of specialist care, going the extra mile to support our Young Adults, then we would love to hear from you. About us Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. By joining Dougie Mac, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost effective services of the highest quality. Staff at Dougie Mac are well-motivated, with professional development pathways, and given opportunities to be reflective in their roles through supervision and reflective practice. The Hospice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, funded study, free parking, Paycare and much more. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £45,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number DMH1075232 Job locations 1 Grace Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 8FN Job description Job responsibilities Ensure that accurate nursing records are maintained for all service users. To act as a professional resource for other members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users, families and carers. Attend and contribute to meetings appropriate to role and on behalf of the Head of Service as required. To participate and lead on delegated areas of responsibility. Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff, ensuring all clinical staff receive an appropriate induction and allocation of a mentor. To adopt a proactive commitment and reflective approach to continuing personal and professional development, participate constructively in annual appraisal. Deputise for the Head of Service in their absence. To support the organisation in ensuring the young adult service is fully compliant with the regulatory requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) To comply with the NMC code of conduct at all times Job description Job responsibilities Ensure that accurate nursing records are maintained for all service users. To act as a professional resource for other members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users, families and carers. Attend and contribute to meetings appropriate to role and on behalf of the Head of Service as required. To participate and lead on delegated areas of responsibility. Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff, ensuring all clinical staff receive an appropriate induction and allocation of a mentor. To adopt a proactive commitment and reflective approach to continuing personal and professional development, participate constructively in annual appraisal. Deputise for the Head of Service in their absence. To support the organisation in ensuring the young adult service is fully compliant with the regulatory requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) To comply with the NMC code of conduct at all times Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Degree level qualification. Desirable Evidence of post qualifying study or training, for example Palliative / complex care Leadership PARE / Mentorship. Experience Essential Experience of leading / managing a team. Experience of staff recruitment, supervision, and performance review. Experience of holistic, person centred care planning in either a health or social care setting. Experience of implementing quality improvements, audits, risk assessments, and developing policy. Desirable Experience of working with those who have complex care needs or who are living with life threatening / life limiting conditions. Experience of partnership working across agencies including health, social care, education, and the voluntary sector. Additional Criteria Essential Leadership skills the ability to integrate into and lead the existing established team. Decisive and effective decision making skills. Demonstrable advanced communication/ inter-personal skills. Planning and organisational skills. Negotiation and problem solving skills. Knowledge and understanding of Adult Safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Able to demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, confidence in decision making and accountability. An applied awareness of maintaining professional boundaries. Ability to motivate others. Able to advocate on behalf of service users and families. Driver. Flexible working to meet service requirements. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of young adults. Vision for service development. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Degree level qualification. Desirable Evidence of post qualifying study or training, for example Palliative / complex care Leadership PARE / Mentorship. Experience Essential Experience of leading / managing a team. Experience of staff recruitment, supervision, and performance review. Experience of holistic, person centred care planning in either a health or social care setting. Experience of implementing quality improvements, audits, risk assessments, and developing policy. Desirable Experience of working with those who have complex care needs or who are living with life threatening / life limiting conditions. Experience of partnership working across agencies including health, social care, education, and the voluntary sector. Additional Criteria Essential Leadership skills the ability to integrate into and lead the existing established team. Decisive and effective decision making skills. Demonstrable advanced communication/ inter-personal skills. Planning and organisational skills. Negotiation and problem solving skills. Knowledge and understanding of Adult Safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Able to demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, confidence in decision making and accountability. An applied awareness of maintaining professional boundaries. Ability to motivate others. Able to advocate on behalf of service users and families. Driver. Flexible working to meet service requirements. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of young adults. Vision for service development. 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 (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. 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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice Address 1 Grace Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 8FN Employer's website https://www.dmhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)