Job summary We have an excitingopportunity for the right person to join our team and play a major role withinthe leadership team, leading the clinical element of the Reablement service.
The Reablement service provides support and therapy input to patients at thepoint of discharge from hospital, with the journey spanning the recovery,rehabilitation and reablement phases.
We also provide Reablement support tocommunity patients, to prevent or reduce the need for permanent or ongoingpackages of care through focused therapy and Reablement input.
Our teampresents a unique opportunity to undertake very close working with our countycouncil social care colleagues, with a truly multidisciplinary team comprisingof occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, band 3 and 4 therapyassistants (some of whom are currently undertaking OT apprenticeships), socialcare workers, assessors, and Reablement assistants.
Main duties of the job Accountable to the Deputy Head of Homefirst,you will support strategic leadership operationally on a day-to-day basis.
Therole entails the operational management of the clinical element of the service,which includes the line management of six Band 7 direct reports and Band 3administrator; recruitment oversight; Quality and performance monitoring andservice improvements.The post holder will need to take part insystem calls regarding patient flow at times and support with the escalation ofdelays where needed.
You will work closely with the Deputy Head of Home first,fellow Integrated Community Service Leads as part of our Senior Management Team,Reablement leadership and operational teams.
The post holder will be involved in anextremely exciting and challenging period of service development, developingcloser working and operational alignment with partner organisations.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post graduate leadership experience in core areas Proven record of implementing change and developing services Experience of managing a budget Desirable Evidence of management experience at band 8a team leader/ team manager level or equivalent Experience in the management of long term conditions and admission prevention schemes.
Experience of working within inpatient and community teams Experience of working across health and social care Qualifications Essential A current professional qualification (RMN, RGN, OT, Physiotherapist) Registered to practice in the UK.
First line management qualification or equivalent experience First degree or equivalent in health care subject Evidence of on-going CPD I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable Masters Level Qualification or working towards Knowledge Essential A range of evidence based clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the role, including some of the following: LTC management and intermediate Care, relapse prevention, MH condition management Understanding of professional and legal responsibilities Understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of current NHS issues Knowledge of financial systems Skills & Abilities Essential A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Visionary innovative and flexible approaches to management challenges Ability to organise, prioritise and time manage own workload and that of rest of the team including use of effective delegation Able to maintain judgement, cope and make effective, timely decisions in stressful situations Skills in analysing service delivery and planning and implementing changes required to improve efficiency and effectiveness