Team Leader Barnsley HIT

Job summary

Full Time - Hours Per Week

Weare looking for an enthusiastic, passionate & committed Team Leader to jointhe innovative Barnsley Health Integration Team andBarnsley and Wakefield TB Services

Youwill be supported by the Neighbourhood Network Manager to ensure provision ofhigh quality, integrated & well-co-ordinated services

Youwill be an accomplished team leader with responsibility for day-to-daysupervision & line management of nursing staff & other team members. You will also be responsible for carrying out comprehensivehealth assessments to asylum seekers, refugees & other ethnic minoritygroups & marginalised groups,TB screening & treatments to peoplewith active & latent TB

Youwill be involved in the development of protocols, procedures, guidelines, carepathways in relation to clinical practice & working in partnership withhealth, social care, public health & third sector organisations &professionals

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Main duties of the job

You will work in a variety of clinical & non-clinical settings, & represent SWYPFT at local, regional, & national forums & meetings

As Team Leader you will:

Provide specialist advice, leadership, & clinical service in relation to TB and Health Integration Have close links with all relevant hospitals, community agencies & the health protection agency Have good interpersonal & communication skills & ability to communicate sensitive information to patients/relatives where there may be barriers to communication or reassurance is required Supervision of staff to deliver an efficient & effective service Ensure high standards of care are delivered & maintained. This role requires resilience & ability to problem solve quickly & effectively Support quality clinical leadership Provide clinical supervision facilitating a culture of learning/reflective practice Have a key role in training, education, & staff development Have line management responsibility for staff with health & wellbeing a key consideration

Experience of working with people from different cultural backgrounds & with interpreters is advantageous

A current driving license and the use of a vehicle on a daily basis is essential

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To carryout comprehensive health assessments, TB screening and first contact care in askilled and competent manner to Asylum Seeker and other ethnic minority groups. Towork closely with both the Neighbourhood Network Manager to ensure provision ofa high quality, integrated and well-co-ordinated service. Toanalyse and act on resource and caseload management issues, including forlatent and active TB cases, providing timely new entrant screening andnotification of active cases and contact training, using the relevant data andboth local and government targets. Tobe proactive in the support of government targets and maintain good workingrelationships with partner agencies. Communicate with patientsand colleagues on TB transmission, prevention, and management. Provide advice,information, and training to a varied cohort. Responsible for theday-to-day management / supervision of the team

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Responsiblefor the effective use of resources. Supervisionof staff to deliver an efficient and effective service Tobe responsible for the audit of service Tobe responsible for providing day to day supervision and support the linemanagement to members of the health integration team and TB nursing service. Torecruit, select and maintain retention of staff members in conjunction with theNeighbourhood Network Manager. Toact as a Specialist Nurse Prescriber within the service

KEY RESULT AREAS:

CORE DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional

Responsibilityfor service provision ensuring accountable practice whilst maintaining andenhancing current quality standards and delivery of performance targets. Toplan and manage own time/workload effectively balancing competing demands andfrequent interruptions whilst being available throughout the day for advice andsupport to junior staff and colleagues. Tocarry out effective quality health assessments in a manor that encourages thedivulgence of diverse and sensitive information in difficult situations. Toundertake comprehensive health assessments utilising highly developedspecialised knowledge and clinical expertise, which is theory-based andunderpinned with substantial practical experience in a competent manner. To identifyother screening or therapeutic interventions, signposting to appropriateservices as required, ensuring clients health needs are addressed. Provideinterventions and or treatments for TB which may include directly observedtherapy and contract tracing. Toprovide operational leadership to the team through periods of change, ensuringthe skills of the individuals meet the needs and expectations whilst acting asa positive role model to raise morale and innovative practice. Toattend operational meetings with partner agencies Department of Health andUK Border Agency and be proactive with any new health initiatives that may beintroduced. Identifythe individual potential in all grades of staff within the team and supportthem through undertaking effective annual staff development review processes. Beresponsible for the day-to-day management / supervision of the service ensuringadequate staffing levels are maintained and a high standard of care provisionare achieved to client expectations. Tobe involved in the development of protocols, procedures, guidelines, carepathways in relation to clinical practice, working in partnership with partneragencies as required. Identifyinghousing issues which impact on the delivery of effective TB services across thecaseload and raise these with local housing authorities, both directly andthrough health and well-being boards Tobe aware of and act in accordance with the Trust Clinical Standards andGuidelines and the NMC Code of Conduct. Toprovide cover and support to the Neighbourhood Network Manager as required andto deputise at meetings as appropriate Tosupply/prescribe medication according to the clinical assessment of theclients presenting condition; keep accurate and immediate records of everycontact.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration Minor Illness Specialist or Minor Injury Qualification Non-medical prescriber Independent/Supplementary or willingness to undertake within specified time Extensive post registration nursing experience and evidence of significant continuing professional development.

Desirable

Teaching Qualification Education to master's level

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing supervision to staff and have an operational management overview. Evidence of innovative practice and ability to work successfully in an environment characterised by change. Experience of working with people form different cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Experience of working with interpreters Experience of working in Nurse led teams Knowledge of factors that can impact on the health and wellbeing of the client group BME populations, gypsy/travellers, and homeless. Experience of communicable diseases, management and notification TB

Desirable

Management Experience Experience of working with people who have come from a traumatic background torture, missing family members

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Understanding of government legislation in relation to Asylum Seekers EU Migrant Workers and other immigrants. The ability to use IT packages as well as electronic record systems Knowledge of clinical governance processes, risk assessment, audit and its implication for practice Knowledge of statutory reporting and management of information Knowledge and understanding of Primary care, public health and Nurse led services Has critical appraisal skills and ability to utilise research evidence, statistical information and data in practice. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Able to lead, motivate and negotiate with colleagues in order to implement change Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload Able to be flexible and responsive to service needs Able to delegate work effectively and safely Ability to promote and maintain effective teamwork within service areas and the wider

Desirable

Knowledge of change management processes

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to be flexible A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)

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