Integrated Community Team Lead (ECP)
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation TrustThe Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge with a CQC Outstanding rated Community Foundation Trust?
If so, look no further, come and join us in Derby City South Team up!
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated registered health care professional to work as an Enhanced Care Practitioner Team Leader.
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This position entails leading the Community Enhanced Care Practitioners within the Derby City South Primary Care Network. The role involves conducting weekly ward rounds in care homes, ensuring high-quality care and support for residents.
This role will involve working closely with and being responsible to the PCN leadership team.
As well as the day to day management of the team the post holder will have a focus on achieving high quality care and improving services.
There will also be opportunities to work with the wider Management Team to develop collaborative working with stakeholders from health and social care.
As a leader in our organisation it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those required to lead in the DCHS Way.
You will need to engage effectively with your team, peer group and external/internal stakeholders to support you in delivering your key performance measures. This will require an inclusive, transparent, open approach to your role, where you are happy to be accountable to others and promote the concept of a leader who is challenging, whilst expecting to be challenged.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.