About this role
Job summary
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a multi-professional team providing support to people in their own homes within Restormel area. The Homefirst team provide a preventative, supportive and rehabilitative service, to avoid admission to an acute setting and to enable patients to recover at home safely following an acute period of illness or injury. The team also support early discharge from the acute setting, mitigating the risk of deconditioning within a hospital setting and to support patients to regain a level of independence and to remain at home safely. The team works closely with the neighbourhood integrated teams and other partner organisations, with the aim of boosting community capacity and aiming for a seamless transition between services for patients.
Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.
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Main duties of the job
Key elements of the role are: day to day coordination and supervision of a team comprising of therapists, nurses, support workers and administrative staff; providing complex case management and support; monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators; identifying new opportunities for team and service development; ensuring that the service is cost effective and efficient; and pathway development with partner organisations.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration - NMC, HCPC Experience of managing a caseload Experience in audit, research and evidence based practice Professional qualification - RMN, RNLD, RNC, OT, PT, SLT
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Previous involvement in implementing change in practice Evidence of leadership skills Clinical competencies in a range of skills ie advanced clinical assessment and care planning
Knowledge and Abilities Essential
Significant post registration experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Austell Community Hospital
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)