About this role
Job summary
Integrated Community Care Manager
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Church Rd, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
37.5 hours per week
£43,359 - £52,913 (plus continuation of NHS pension and additional benefits)
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We are there when it matters.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
To provide clinical and operational leadership and management of community-based clinical and wellbeing services, ensuring the safe, effective and compassionate delivery of care to people and their families in the community and in-reach to the Inpatient Unit as appropriate.
About us
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershires only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care.
We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.
We are able to provide care on our inpatient unit, virtually and in person though our community hub and in peoples home though our Hospice at Home service.
Benefits
Company pension scheme (or continuation of NHS pension)
27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Enhanced sick pay
Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for delivery of community services within clinical governance frameworks set by the Head of Clinical Services, working collaboratively with inpatient services to ensure continuity of care across pathways.
Working together with the Head of Clinical Services, the role holder will be responsible for ongoing review of service performance and managing progress against agreed outcomes; building strong relationships within the local clinical teams and across the wider healthcare system to maximise impact of the services; and developing, implementing and reviewing ways of working in line with population and business need.
Clinical and operational leadership and management: Day to day management of integrated community team (which may include CNS, Hospice at Home, wellbeing and community support and therapy teams)
Clinical Quality and Governance: Ensure services are delivered in line with agreed care standards, policies and procedures; Implement audit activity and quality improvement actions agreed by HoCS
Integrated care development: Work collaboratively with Ward Manager and inpatient teams to ensure integrated care; Represent community services in local operational forums as required; Work with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and other external stakeholders to deliver integrated service models, fostering positive collaboration
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential Minimum Criteria Registered Nurse Relevant degree or equivalent experience Supervision qualification or relevant experience Evidence of leadership and management development Evidence of continued professional development Significant experience leading community or out-of-hospital clinical services
Desirable
Desirable Criteria Evidence of operational leadership and people management skills (including volunteers) Experience implementing service change within agreed governance frameworks Understanding of palliative and end-of-life care in community settings (including a knowledge and experience of Advanced Care Planning) Experience working across organisational boundaries Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Knowledge of health systems in England, including the NHS 10 Year Plan Proven knowledge of developing and implementing effective services, working alongside partner organisations, particularly across community teams. Ability to work both autonomously and with others, demonstrate initiative and possess advanced communication, good attention to detail and strong organisational skills Experience of working with diverse communities and building engagement to reduce health inequalities
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 Sue Ryder
Address Sue Ryder
Church Road
Leckhampton
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 0QJ
Employer's website https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)