Clinical Head of Service

The Clinical Head of Service will be leading the following services with the Operational Head of Service.Dietetic Services (Children and Adults including Home Enteral Feeding Team for Adults) Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management ServiceDiabetes Team Main duties of the jobThe post holder should be a registered practitioner to lead the services clinically and will be passionate about working across the system.About usWorking for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated Good, with our Adult Services rated Outstanding for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. See the supporting link on the right for a full list of rewards & why to work for Leeds Community Healthcare. Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob PurposeThe post holder will be responsible for the safe clinical delivery of care within a service. Working closely with other clinical, professional and operational leads, the post holder will provide clinical leadership and direction to the service supporting the integration and transformation of service delivery.They will also deliver and lead advanced clinical care to their own caseload and service within their speciality area. In doing so, they will use advanced specialist skills to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice, and that of others, is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for developing new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging knowledge and techniques. Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical1.1. Utilises advanced specialist knowledge covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad based knowledge, experience and competence1.2. Develops and maintains new skills in extended scope practice in response to emerging knowledge and techniques 1.3. Where appropriate to services delivery, demonstrates highly developed physical skills which require specific training or considerable experience to attain the level required e.g. advanced moving and handling techniques, advanced clinical assessment, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests1.4. Demonstrates independent practice responding to social, scientific, clinical and ethical issues which are encountered1.5. Makes complex judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts and determining the appropriate application of clinical guidelines relevant to patient needs 1.6. Responsible for developing new and innovative clinical pathways across the broad health and social care context1.7. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using patient-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care, involvement and empowerment1.8. Works to standards of advanced proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a highly specialist standard 1.9. Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate. 1.10. Provides and receives highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication1.11. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of the role including the management of compliments and complaints1.12. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role1.13. Acts as a highly specialist source of information and support for other professionals and agencies across the broad health and social care context.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
Experience of clinical leadership in practice Experience in the specialist clinical field
Desirable
Working in community or primary care based teams Experience of managing staff including relevant processes and policies
Skills and AttributesEssential
Advanced knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care, ethics and innovation and application in practice. Highly complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations, synthesising a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format . Able to demonstrate clear and inspiring clinical leadership internally and externally behaving as a role model at all times.
Desirable
Experience of practical application of innovation techniques Experience of change management theory
QualificationsEssential
Professional degree or diploma in relevant field. Post graduate learning to Masters level or equivalent.
Desirable
Teaching, training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level.
Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustAddressBuilding 3 White Rose Park Millshaw Park Lane Leeds LS11 0DLAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C9833-SA-SP-141-24
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