North Uttlesford ICCT Team Lead

North Uttlesford ICCT Team Lead Overview

The North Uttlesford ICCT Team Lead position is a pivotal role within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on delivering high-quality care to patients in the community. The successful candidate will lead the integrated team, ensuring effective collaboration with community nursing and other services to meet the healthcare needs of the local population.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the North Uttlesford Integrated team, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Provide leadership, line management, and clinical supervision for the integrated service team.
• Oversee the clinical operations of the Saffron Walden outpatient department.
• Collaborate with the South Uttlesford Team lead to maintain cohesive leadership across both North and South teams.
• Work within the North Uttlesford Integrated Neighbourhood Team as part of the West Essex Care Closer to Home model.
• Partner with Social Services and other organizations to address the needs of the local population using public health data.
• Coordinate with the Virtual Hospital and Care Coordination Centre to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate timely discharges.
• Manage patient care through a Caseload Management Framework, ensuring effective coordination with the Primary Health Care team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, communicating changes in patient conditions to relevant professionals.
• Monitor patients proactively and review care plans regularly.
• Make referrals to other services, request diagnostic tests, and initiate necessary treatments.
• Assess patients with complex clinical needs using advanced clinical skills.
• Manage End of Life Care, ensuring dignity and respect for patients and support for their families.

Requirements

• Must hold a District Nurse qualification (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree) or an equivalent level of advanced practitioner education.
• Nurse Prescriber qualification (V100/V300) is required or a willingness to obtain it within the first 12 months of employment.
• Experience in leading a team and working at senior levels is essential.
• A valid UK driving license and access to a car for business purposes are required.
• Understanding of challenges within Community Nursing and evidence of advanced clinical knowledge in specific nursing areas is desirable.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 10 years of service.
• Pension contributions of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts available through the Blue Light Card and NHS offers.
• An £8,000 relocation package for those moving to Essex for the role.
• Interest-free season ticket loans for commuting costs.
• Flexible working arrangements available from day one, including job share opportunities.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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