Clinical Lead, Band 7

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ClinicalLead to join our Nursing and Care Team.
This role will require the successfulcandidate to provide high quality front-line clinical leadership, education,and expertise within a House leadership team (House Manager, Deputy HouseManager / Deputy Clinical Lead and Clinical Lead per house) responsible for onehouse within a twelve-month rotational model.Staff benefits include Londonweighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below Main duties of the job Being a member of the senior sitemanagement team, ensuring that there is senior clinicalsupport and leadership on site at all times.
It also includes the practiceeducator role and that of the clinical nurse specialist in a designatedspecialty of clinical care.
This will include activities such as planning anddelivering house based training programmes, ensuring best practice andevidence-based care, chairing key meetings and working clinically across allareas of the organisation.With experience ofworking in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, youwill be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail.
Youwill naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability toconsult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.Interview Date: To be confirmed.
About us About UsThe Childrens Trust isthe UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providingexpert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialistcentre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via ourBrain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, weare located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.Staff BenefitsThe work we do ishighly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuablerange of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for thoseexperiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offeradditional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlementsranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your lengthof service.
Other benefits includefree on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton trainstations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (whereapplicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and theopportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical LeadershipWorkcollaboratively as a member of a House leadership team comprising of a HouseManager, Deputy House Manager / Deputy Clinical Lead and Clinical Lead perhouse participating in the senior site manager rota.Serveas the visible source of clinical leadership and support for your assignedHouseDevelopand deliver bespoke individualised education packages on House for all staffwithin your allocated House.Identifytraining needs specific to the children and young people residing in yourallocated House and address through packages of on-site training.Workcollaboratively with other clinical leads to ensure consistency of offer andsharing of best practice.
Ensureany potential or actual Safeguarding concerns are promptly managed and reportedas required.
Identifyand troubleshoot staffing issues.
During working hours this is alongside theHouse Manager and Deputy House Manager/Deputy Clinical Lead.Leadthe clinical and non-clinical emergency response team (bleep holder) whenallocated to do so.Respondto any clinical complaints raised on allocated House and resolve informallywherever possible.
Respondto any incidents identified or reported on allocated House, ensuring safety ismaintained and IRAR completed.
Undertakeother or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as theorganisation may reasonably require from time to time.Practice EducationDemonstratethe ability to lead, plan, develop, deliver, assess, and evaluate a range ofeducational programmes in collaboration with other clinical leads and clinicaleducation.Supportthe clinical education team in developing and implementing varied teachingprogrammes that clearly reflect the childs health needs, current best practiceand local/national initiatives.
Leadon a range of identified teaching and assessing projects, including planning,developing, delivering, assessing, and evaluating them.
Initiatea variety of educational approaches to meet the aims and objectives of theindividual and the Childrens Trusts needs.
Maintaina high profile within the related clinical area and Directorate, providing alllevels of nursing and care staff with clinical education, support, and advicein patient care delivery.Workclosely with House Managers to assist in delivering the House goals andobjectives.
Fulfil a clinical leadership role that supports, guides, anddevelops clinical staff in practice.Leadthe development and maintenance of an environment that values education as partof the practice areas philosophy.
Provideclinical supervision and coaching, both within and external to the team, tosupport the development of other individuals practice.Adhereto the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.Alwaysmaintain professional boundaries and professional conduct.Clinical Lead Leadone or more specialist areas of practice as part of the wider clinical leadteam.
These areas may include respiratory care, resuscitation, intravenoustherapy, tissue viability, pain management, nutritional and feeding care,infection prevention and control, students and apprenticeships, and epilepsy.Ensure consistent upskilling of other clinical leads in relation to specialistarea of practice.Leadon their allocated specialist area to ensure best practice across site.
Thiswill include leading regular special interest groups, creating and updatingpolicies and planning and delivering training across site.Supportthe management of individual children by assessing and advising on careplanning and contributing to direct care as appropriate.Contributeto the assessments of children referred to The Childrens Trust and completionof referral screening reports.
Collaboratewith other members of the MDT to ensure practice is evidence-based and sharedacross all relevant teams.Establishlinks with other specialists in the field to share good practice.Audit/QualityImprovement Incorporateevidence-based practice and current, relevant research into the teaching andassessing, directly related to the topic of the identified educationprogrammes.Collaboratewith others and influence the development of new policies and protocols for themanagement/treatment of children/young people with complex health needs.Lead,implement, and manage change in clinical care delivery in response toeducational needs, national or local priorities/initiatives.
Activelyparticipate in identified Trust committees and groups, contributing to thedevelopment and implementation of local and national strategiesContributeto the clinical governance process, including risk assessment, incidentreporting and investigation.GovernanceReadand implement all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent toworking practice and keep up to date with policy changes as they occur.Criticallyreflect on your own performance and that of other staff, using this evaluationto enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practiceProfessionalismTakesaction and raises concerns.
Adhere to the policies and procedures ofThe Childrens Trust.
Maintainprofessional boundaries and professionalism at all times.
Committed todemonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all timesHealthand SafeyAdheresto all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to performyour role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.Provideevidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.Adhereto manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.Promotesthe health and safety of others.Uses the incident reporting and risk assessmentsystem (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.Responsible for identifying and mitigating riskwithin the work environment.Wellbeingand Emotional ResilienceMaintainsa positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcomingchallenges and problems.Recognisesown limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resourcewhen or if necessary.Treatschallenges and problems as a learning experience.Remainsorganised and focused when under pressure.Respondsappropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.Motivatesself and other.Whilstundertaking the duties of the substantively employed role, this post isrequired to participate in a senior rota cover on site and respond to clinicalescalations only in addition to their role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Childrens Nurse with current revalidation status.
Educated to 1st degree level.
NMC mentor or Practice Assessor.
Safeguarding Level 3.
PILS or APLS.
Further education or teaching qualifications, or currently working towards them (or significant relevant experience).
Ability to demonstrate experience in providing training and development in a clinical environment.
Experience Essential Experience of working with children with disability or complex health needs.
Experience of operational management and/or leadership roles at band 6 or above in a relevant setting.
Experience of supervising/assessing students or colleagues.
Experience responding to complaints and/or safeguarding concerns.
Experience assessing and managing deteriorating children.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Excellent teaching and organisational skills.
Ability to problem solve and make clinical decisions.
Strong influencing and leadership skills.
Highly organised with an ability to work to tight deadlines and with multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrates a wide breadth of specialist clinical competencies and skills.
Personal Qualities Essential Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
Highly motivated and reliable.
Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.