Deputy Locality Manager

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Registration with appropriate professional organisation
• Relevant clinical qualification either RGN or degree or diploma in therapy specialism

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable evidence of working in a senior clinical role at 6/7 i.e. Therapy or Nursing
• Knowledge & Understanding of provider organisations and NHS organisations
• Health & Safety at Work
• Understanding of Out of Hours Services
• Understanding of Current Health Legislation
• Knowledge of evidence based practice relevant to professional speciality.
• Up-to-date relevant clinical practice
• Team Leader or Project Lead Role
• Health Promotion
• Caseload Management
• Experience of working with other agencies

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Managerial Experience
• Clinical Audit
• Strong management skills
• IT skills
• Team Player
• Leadership/Supervisory Skills
• Good Record Keeper
• Adaptable
• Able to Use Initiative and Take Responsibility
• Problem Solver
• Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Negotiation
• Diplomacy
• Reliable
• Approachable
• Good Interpersonal Skills

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.
We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact hct.armedforcesrecruitment@nhs.net
Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.
If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.