Band 7

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• 5,000 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief Staff Networks
• Disability Confident Employer - Level 2

Responsive Services is a multidisciplinary team providing a seven day service:

• A rapid response to people in the community who are experiencing acute episodes of ill-health, with the aim of preventing admission
• A supported discharge service to facilitate timely hospital discharges
• Short term support for people who require assistance with activities of daily living
• A rehabilitation service including a range of therapies
• Community rehabilitation for people with long term conditions and frailty

We are looking for a Band 7 Team Lead (registered with either the NMC or HCPC) to join the team based in Horsham.

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management and operational leadership of both Responsive Services and the Community Therapy team, who deliver an excellent service across the Horsham area.

Experience is required in people management including sickness absence, conduct and capability, recruitment and retention, as well as experience dealing with complaints and working innovatively and flexibly to meet service demands. Knowledge of managing rotas, incident reporting and equipment ordering are also essential. Experience in reviewing reports and analysing data would be desirable, as would having knowledge of budgets and the use of locums and bank staff.

Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

You will need to be a car driver, with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

As a member of the team you will have the opportunity to:

• Receive support from other nursing/therapy colleagues, including clinical leads in therapy and nursing
• Attend the annual SCFT leadership conference
• Participate and assist in the implementation of the Calderdale Framework
• Participate in supervision and Personal Development Reviews
• Supervise and support development of other staff outside of your professional group
• Develop leadership skills through formal and supported training
• Assist in the shaping of the future clinical practice of Responsive Services and the Community Therapy team

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description Team Lead ( PDF , 250.5 KB )
• Person specification Operational Team Lead ( PDF , 270.6 KB )
• About Us ( PDF , 743.4 KB )
• Staff Benefits Brochure ( PDF , 484.5 KB )