Clinical Manager - CYP Public Health Service

at  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Senior Leadership of the Children and Young People Public Health Service, providing Clinical Management to 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing teams.
Applications for the role of Clinical Manager, Band 8a, are welcome from those with a proven experience of effective clinical leadership and a passion for continuous improvement in service delivery to children, young people and families.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
To act as a champion for clinical standards and for continuous improvement in the service user experience, providing assurance that standards meet all contractual requirements.
To manage and provide leadership to Public Health Locality Leads, specialist practitioners and other staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
To ensure the delivery of up-to-date evidence-based practice.
You will be accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality person centred services with a focus on integrated care which always considers people’s safety, privacy and dignity.
You will lead as a driver for change, contributing to the planning and design of services in line with Trust, locality, and government objectives to meet the needs of local people.
You will be clinically accountable for the direct delivery of a clinical service or services within a directorate team and will draw on the clinical experience of earlier career roles in assisting others in their delivery of direct patient care.
You will recognise that all roles should work toward the improvement of patient care regardless of their direct contact. In this role, such contact will naturally be limited but will draw on the experience of earlier career roles in assisting others with patient and client care, sometimes in the context of resolving complaints and concerns.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check

Please refer the Job description for details