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Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
* To positively support the Deputy Manager and the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the care and support staff
* To have responsibility for leading, supporting and facilitating the nursing and medical needs of service users
* To support senior management in the delivery of high-quality care and support, and to deputise when required
* To maintain skills at a current level and undertake required training and development
* To perform in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager and the Registered Provider and to follow legislative requirements, relevant regulations and accepted best practic.
Role-specific Duties:
The Clinical Lead’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are acted upon
* The efficient and effective day-to-day management of care delivery and the staff team to ensure that required standards are maintained
* Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date
* Provide support and guidance for care staff on nursing and medical matters that are in the scope of being a clinical lead
* Act as a shift leader to monitor and direct the effective running of the unit or other defined area of responsibility
Working with Others:
* Ensure all staff receive formal supervision and appraisals
* Oversee the development and implementation of the duty rota. ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty are appropriate for the assessed needs of the service users
* Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
* Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service
* Be proactive and provide guidance, support and leadership to staff
* Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service
* Understand when external healthcare support is required, and liaise with them to ensure best outcomes for people that use services
* Identify information, concerns and ideas for improvement and share them with senior management of the service
Other Duties:
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:
* Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
* Work within the relevant Code of Conduct, e.g. NMC
* Ensure that developments in best practice are researched, shared, understood and implemented
Personal and Professional Development:
* Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
* Be registered with the relevant body and work within the associated Code of Conduct
* Obtain the relevant qualifications required to work in the deputising role, e.g. management qualification
* Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service
* Understand, share and implement all policies and procedures relevant to the role
* Be open to learning opportunities
* Understand the health and safety requirements associated with the role
Benefits:
40 working hours per week (45 including lunch breaks)
20 days holiday not including bank holidays
NMC annual subscription paid
Company Car or £350 car allowance per month if you use your own car
Support with any clinical training and professional development
Private Healthcare Insurance
Cycle/Tech, Grocery, Childcare, Mobile, Gym Schemes
Skills academy providing over 650 CPD courses
Perks at Work