This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Senior Nurse, AHP or Social Worker to take on the role of Team Leader for the Transfer of Care Hub at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
The Transfer of Care Hub is an integrated multi-disciplinary team who work together to ensure timely and safe discharge linking hospital and community services to ensure the best outcome for people leaving hospital whether that be to home, a discharge to assess community bed or long-term placement.
The post holder, alongside their co-team leader, will provide day to day leadership, clinical expertise and line management to the health staff working within the Transfer of Care Hub. As part of the larger multi-disciplinary team they will also co-ordinate and support teams within the Transfer of Care Hub to optimise patient flow.
We are looking for an adaptable, resilient and visible manager, who has a person-centred approach and an analytical attitude to solving complex problems in order to inform decision making, whilst ensuring consideration is given to both the individual and wider variants.
Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with patients, their families and colleagues and you will have plenty of vision, supported by forward thinking attitude.
You will be flexible and adaptable to change. There will be a requirement to travel to community sites across East Cheshire therefore please demonstrate on your application your ability to travel.
Hours per week: 30.00
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide day to day management of the health staff within the Transfer of Care Hub, they will also work as part of the wider team coordinating and supporting hospital discharges.
Working in collaboration with Care Community Hubs, community agencies, social services and voluntary sector.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant Professional degree/diploma
* NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) / HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) Registration
* Leadership / management training or qualification
Desirable
* BSc (hons) (Bachelor of Science Honours) or working towards equivalent.
* Mentorship/Teaching qualification.
* Clinical supervisor
Experience
Essential
* Wide understanding of community services and local commissioning objectives.
* Experience of monitoring quality and team standards
* Experience in Change Management.
* Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies e.g. Cheshire East Council.
* Experience in leading and managing staff.
* Computer literate with a range of programmes
* Ability to work effectively in a multi professional environment.
Desirable
* Intermediate care experience.
* Experience in management of long-term conditions
* Falls prevention.
* Experience in discharge planning.
* Interdisciplinary working
* Knowledge of primary care working and practices.
Skills
Essential
* Relevant clinical skills - including proven record of well-developed assessment skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to prioritise and decision make.
* Negotiation and conflict management skills
* Audit and research skills.
* Ability to be flexible to the needs of the service.
* Ability to challenge current practice and make recommendations for service development improvement.
* Excellent communication and interpretational skills.
Desirable
* Advanced clinical skills.
* Audit and research skills
Other Role Requirements
Essential
* Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
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