Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Team Manager (Adult trained) to join our Care Team.
Main Duties
As a qualified Adult or Dual Registered Nurse with proven clinical leadership skills, you will provide senior clinical and operational leadership across the hospice.
* Provide clinical leadership to members of the Care Team, including clinical supervision, practice audit, development and training.
* Provide line management, guidance and support to a team of nurses and carers.
* Provide clinical expertise, advice and guidance across the care team as required.
* Support the effective and efficient running of all Naomi & Jacks care services.
* Liaise fully with all Clinical Team Managers/Care Leadership Team members.
* Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Registered Nurse – Adult trained with up to date NMC registration.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Relevant experience caring for young adults with highly complex care needs and disability.
* Experience of holistic assessment and individualised planning of care.
* Experience of effective collaborative working with professionals from other agencies and disciplines.
* Experience of clinical audit.
* Experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice.
* Evidence of change management, leadership and innovation.
* Experience of line management of clinical staff including appraisals, sickness/absence and performance management.
* Competent clinical skills: medicine management, IV therapy, symptom management, respiratory support (invasive and non‑invasive ventilation), nutritional care/enteral feeding, neurological care/seizure management.
* Ability to gather information quickly, make decisions and communicate appropriately.
* Ability to manage own time and workload effectively.
* Ability to support and supervise junior staff.
* Knowledge of relevant guidance, NMC and local policies to support clinical practice.
* Understanding of the impact on the child or young adult of living with a disability and on families caring for a child/young adult with complex needs.
* Working understanding of Clinical Governance and Care Quality Commission standards.
* Ability to cope with stressful situations and support staff.
* Personal grief/loss resolved sufficiently to perform in an environment with exposure to bereavement concerns.
* Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to changing service needs.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Drive for improved outcomes for children, young people and families.
* Enthusiasm, professionalism, positivity and good work ethic.
* Ability to cover full 24‑hour shift patterns and on call including weekends and bank holidays.
* Understanding of equal opportunities principles and ability to challenge discrimination and promote equalities.
* Ability to demonstrate behaviour meeting Trust values: People focus, Openness, Pride, Ambition, Resourcefulness.
Desirable:
* RSCN/RN Child.
* Education to degree or Masters level.
* Leadership qualification/training.
* Palliative care course.
* Mentoring qualification.
* Relevant experience caring for children with highly complex care needs and disability.
* Experience working with children/young adults with palliative care needs.
* Experience of child protection and vulnerable adult procedures, report writing and conferences.
* Enhanced communication skills: Makaton, AAC, PECS.
* Knowledge and experience of various physical and mental health conditions associated with children with life‑limited diagnosis and palliative care.
* Good understanding of safeguarding child policies and procedures – with experience in child protection, etc.
Compensation & Working Conditions
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full‑time, flexible working
Location: Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JE
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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