Job overview

Skylark ward Red Kite View, within the Leeds Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service, is recruiting a Clinical Team Manager.

As a Ward Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the day to day running of the General Adolescent Ward ward, and the care provided, is safe, effective and of a high standard. We are looking for someone who has the passion and enthusiasm to truly make a difference to the care of young people in an inpatient setting. We are also looking for someone who understands, and role models a multi-disciplinary and inclusive approach to care delivery, where compassionate and collective leadership is central. You will be a key colleague within the leadership and management teams across Children and Young People Services. If this is you, then we want to hear from you!

This is a rewarding and challenging role, but one where you will be able to make a real difference to service user care and the experience of your colleagues. In return, we will offer you a supportive team structure and commitment to your own professional development.

The post holder must hold a Professional Healthcare registration. 
 
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further please contact talk to Amber Shannon Matron  07929 858658

Main duties of the job

Work with the established leadership team in the service to organise, integrate, and lead a multi-professional team in providing high quality inpatient care as part of the wider Children and Young People service of Leeds and York Partnerships Foundation Trust 

Work in partnership with Leadership Team and Matron in the continuing development of accessible, responsive and locally based Childre and Young People Services. 

Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive targeted and user focused service through effective leadership, prioritisation and liaison with key stakeholders of the service.

Lead on the investigation of Clinical incidents in accordance with Trust Policy, complaints and service reviews and inspections.

Ensure all staff, project and budget management responsibilities are undertaken within Trust guidelines.

Act as a champion for the service, demonstrating a participative and supportive leadership style with a commitment to team working.

Manage and lead the operational functioning of the team, participating in an on-call system if required.

Working for our organisation

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. 

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.