Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable qualified District Manager to join our caring and progressive Kent School Health service.
Our school nursing teams provide support to families with children aged five to 19. This is a varied and interesting role, working closely with local schools to provide the best possible start in life for Kent children.
You will work as part of a team to keep children safe and well by using your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning and make sure that children and families who use our services have a good experience.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the people who use our services, families,
friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services.
You are expected to have a key leadership role, acting as a role model for others. They will communicate and maintain excellent working relationships with all those that use, commission and work
within the services delivered. They will undertake direct clinical work for a minimum 60% of their time
You will be responsible for ensuring that the team provides effective care planning which meets professional standards and is in collaboration with their services users and carers. They facilitate reflection on the service delivery and identification of quality improvement work.
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration)
2. Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
3. Experience in health improvement environment
Desirable criteria
4. Working towards Master level study
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Desirable criteria
6. PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education, or Practice Assessor
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Experience in area of practice
8. Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
9. Experience of leading and managing teams Experience of developing policy and service development plans with practical experience of change management
Desirable criteria
10. Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Strong influencing and negotiating skills
14. Highly developed facilitation skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
15. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
16. Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
17. Ability to lead and coordinate change and motivate others whist working under pressure
Ability to manage
Essential criteria
18. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
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