Clinical Team Manager

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Stagenhoe is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Hertfordshire, caring for people aged 18 and over with a range of neurological conditions. Main purpose: to manage a team of registered nurses and healthcare assistants within a specialist care environment ensuring the effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of holistic care.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of registered nurses and healthcare assistants within a specialist care environment ensuring the effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of holistic care; Contribute to the continuing development of nursing care and services; Assess potential service users in liaison with the Head of Care and Health/Social Services commissioners; Ensure service users or relatives are given the opportunity to participate fully in the care planning process; Ensure adequate daily staff cover by planning an effective duty rota and participating in out-of-hours clinical support; Maintain effective communication and liaison with other departments in the Service and Brainkind; Liaise with other health and social care professionals and outside agencies in planning and delivering care; Understand and apply legal policy supporting the identification of vulnerable adults; Ensure all clinical colleagues receive formal documented supervision in line with professional and statutory requirements; Participate in the annual audit programme and set quality standards; Promote and demonstrate the highest clinical standards and assess through monitoring competencies; Support the process of collecting clinical data for monthly monitoring; Manage and assess risk within the area of responsibility; Provide education to service users, carers, families and colleagues and act as a role model; Facilitate the safe and smooth running of the Service, maintain confidentiality and take on reasonable additional tasks

Requirements

A Registered Nurse with post-registration experience in the clinical field; Evidence of continued professional development; Proven experience of leading and managing clinical teams; Experience of managing a process of change and supporting people through that change; Knowledge of best clinical practice for client group; Working knowledge of current legislation within the healthcare sector; Proven skills in leading, building and influencing a team in a clinical setting; Demonstrable experience of practising in a self-directed and highly motivated way; Effective verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate difficult messages to service users and their families; Excellent interpersonal skills; Negotiation and conflict management skills; An ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting; Able to prioritise workload and manage competing priorities; An ability to manage and participate in the performance management process; Competent IT skills and able to use web-based tools

Benefits

33 Days AL; Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year; Simply Health Plan; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); Excellent training and support; Company Pension; Group life assurance; Eye voucher scheme; Long service and staff awards; Free parking; Employee wellbeing and support; Career development opportunities