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The search has begun for a Fixed term Team leader to cover maternity leave within the Planned and Proactive Care Directorate; Community Cardiorespiratory, Mid Nottinghamshire & Bassetlaw.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and driven Team Leader to support and guide community nursing/AHP teams for a period of 6 months. You will need to possess community nursing/AHP knowledge, current and expert knowledge on the service,  be aware of national drivers in community cardiorespiratory services and demonstrate compassionate leadership that meets the NHS Model of Leadership. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join existing teams and help shape services as we move forwards in our planned and proactive care directorate. 

We are committed & passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence. We are a values-based Trust and are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic clinicians who believe in the provision of patient-centred care.

As the Team Leader you will:

Oversee care approaches and systems of delivery and have clinical oversight and day to day operational management of the clinical teams, leading on CQC compliance, governance, assurance, recruitment and retention, roster oversight, management of staff issues, leading training and development and ensuring that our care delivery is exemplary.

Lead and co-ordinate a high quality, safe, effective and efficient service to meet the needs of the defined patient group through support, kindness and respect.

Be a central figure of providing strong leadership throughout the wider multidisciplinary team ensuring that high standards are maintained and improved upon with the support of the Head of Service and General Manager.

Work closely with key stakeholders within and external to the service to drive improvement and maintain the profile of the community Health Services. Developing and implementing new initiatives to ensure that the experience of patients and those important to them is of the highest standard.

Be an ambassador and representative for Mid Notts /Bassetlaw and Nottshc at placed based partnerships and ICS level meetings.

You must be an NMC/HCPC Registered clinician with Cardiorespiratory experience and evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of working with people with complex physical health problems, to inform and support the clinical care pathways; preferably within a community setting although clinical skills and experience are transferable.

You will need to be highly motivated, have positive effective interpersonal and management skills and a commitment to promote recovery and rehabilitation orientated practice with the aim of preventing unnecessary and reduce hospital admissions in a variety of ways.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

For a full range of role responsibilities and duties please refer to the attached job description - please ensure you demonstrate the essential criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification in order to be shortlisted for interview.

We have a depth and breadth of services and teams within the Community Health Services Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with many different clinical levels and skills: everyone has a role to play and everyone is highly valued. We love to grow talent and foster innovation from within our team....so if you have ideas, are highly motivated, flexible and open to new experiences and new ways of working...we want to hear from you.

Why choose us?

As a part of the Planned and Proactive Care Directorate, Specialist Services family you can expect to be supported by your colleagues in your work, supported to extend your clinical reasoning and practical clinical skills to enhance your career and have your talent nurtured.  

We acknowledge personal and work commitments is sometimes difficult to manage, and we will support people to achieve the right work – life balance through flexible working in a variety of full and part time roles which aim to maintain the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

You will have access to internal and external training and quality improvement opportunities and not to mention the wide range of employee benefits Nottshc offer;       

Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS service and in accordance with A4C terms and conditions)
Pension scheme
Flexible working and job share opportunities
Promotion of a healthy work life balance
Salary sacrifice schemes e.g., public transport loans, cycle schemes
Staff discount schemes e.g., Discounted leisure Centre membership
Free on-site parking (dependent on site)
An extensive health and wellbeing package including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Staff Counselling services
Support for carers

Further information regarding Nottshc employee benefits can be found on our website www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

If you want to be a Team Leader that leads this multi professional team and you are passionate about safe, effective, compassionate patient care that will make a difference to the population,  then we look forward to receiving your application. The duration of the post may be extended due to covering maternity leave.