Integrated Community Services Lead

Integrated Care System; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health and care provider is seeking an Integrated Community Services Lead to oversee Neighbourhood Teams and support service delivery improvements. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, a healthcare degree, and proven abilities in managing budgets and implementing change. This role offers opportunities for flexible working and includes benefits like generous leave and NHS pension.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Current professional qualification (RMN, RGN, OT, Physiotherapist)
• Registered to practice in the UK.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of Neighbourhood Teams.
• Support strategic leadership to clinical services.
• Drive improvements across service delivery.

Skills

Analysing service delivery

Effective communication in English

IT competency

Education

First degree or equivalent in health care subject

Masters Level Qualification or working towards

Job description

Integrated Community Services Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person (RGN, RMN, OT or Physiotherapist) to join our team and play a major role in the ServiceDelivery Unit leadership team, leading the Redditch and Bromsgrove Neighbourhood Teams.

The role entails the operational management of these 3 Teams which includes the line management of Band 7 Team Leads, Therapy Leads, Band 4 PA and some ACPs; budget management; Quality and performance monitoring and service improvements.

The post holder will need to take part in system calls regarding patient flow and support with the escalation of delays where needed.

Leading and monitoring Innovations around working more closely with Primary Care as part of the Accelerator pilot site to further develop an integrated service approach to care. Supporting initiatives in Frailty, AHP integration and Tissue Viability.

This role includes being part of the on-call rota for the Trust.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the Deputy Associate Director and fellow Integrated Community Service Leads as part of our Senior Management Team.

Accountable to the Deputy Associate Director you will support strategic leadership to clinical services operationally on a day-to-day basis and will be aligned with the following services: Neighbourhood Teams, MSK / APP Services, and our Housing, Adaptations and Equipment Services.

The post holder will be involved in an extremely exciting and challenging period of service development with the further roll out of the Ageing Well Agenda, enhanced models of frailty care and developing closer working and operational alignment with partner organisations. You will require energy and a commitment to quality improvement across this diverse portfolio.

About us

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working 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 value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A current professional qualification (RMN, RGN, OT, Physiotherapist)
• Registered to practice in the UK.
• 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.
• Masters Level Qualification or working towards

Experience

• Significant post graduate leadership experience in core areas
• Proven record of implementing change and developing services
• Experience of managing a budget

Knowledge

• 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

• Skills in analysing service delivery and planning and implementing changes required to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work
• Able to work across organisational boundaries
• Able to meet travel requirements of role

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.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust