SHSCT Intermediate Care Lead Band 8A

Job details

• Branch: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)
• Location: South Tyrone Hospital
• Directorate: Adult Community and Acute Services
• Salary: Band 8a (£55,690 - £62,682 )
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 17/08/26
• Closes: Tue, 01 September 2026 @ 4:00 PM
• Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

Notes

If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

The postholder will be responsible to the Head of Hospital at Home and Intermediate Care services for the management and performance of the Intermediate Care Service. The teams are comprised of multi-disciplinary staff including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, rehabilitation support workers and administrative staff.

They will play a key role in transforming services for older people in line with the principles and model for health and social care contained in the Bengoa Report and Health and Wellbeing 2026: Delivering Together. They will be responsible for the operational management of all services within the service.

The jobholder will ensure clear and effective access and care pathways are in place and, to that end, will liaise closely with a range of stakeholders. They will be responsible to the Head of Service for all aspects of the team’s performance related to agreed key performance indicators.

JOB TITLE Intermediate Care Lead

BAND 8A

DIRECTORATE Adult Community Services

INITIAL LOCATION South Tyrone Hospital

REPORTS TO Head of Intermediate Care and Hospital at Home and Older Peoples ambulatory Services

ACCOUNTABLE TO Assistant Director of Enhanced Services

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery, Quality and Governance

1. Responsible for promoting, managing the performance and future development of Intermediate Care Service and ensuring robust processes are in place to support the delivery of high quality and safe care to meet all requisite standards.

2. Ensure there are robust access and care pathways to support the co-ordination of person centred care and integrated working.

3. Ensure the effective implementation of a case management approach with all key worker and team roles clearly understood within own and collaboratively with other teams.

4. Liaise closely with directorate and other Trust colleagues, general practitioners and a range of other statutory, independent and voluntary agencies to maximise the independence of patients and clients, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate early hospital discharge and referrals from transitional care.

5. Liaise and work in partnership with hospital staff, GP’s and other relevant stakeholders to develop and implement the pathway for identification of clients suitable for the Intermediate Care service.

6. Ensure that multi-professional assessments are person-centred and completed in a timely manner.

7. To discuss with the multidisciplinary team the provision of treatment within the community setting in partnership with patients and carers, statutory and voluntary agencies.

8. Evaluate the outcomes of treatment programmes in achieving optimal outcomes for patient/carers.

9. Evaluate service delivery against agreed key performance indicators and ensure that all staff are aware of monitoring process.

10. Ensure effective arrangements are in place for the identification, assessment and management of risks.

11. Ensure the processing and management of complaints, contract compliance, incidents and SAI comply with the Trust’s policy and procedures and are underpinned by transparency and a culture of continuous improvement.

12. Ensure effective implementation of the Trust’s Policy on Professional and Operational Management Interfaces within the Intermediate Care

13. To practice within the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and to maintain all team member practices under the relevant professional guidelines and regulatory body.

14. Keep abreast of changing government policies, targets and legislation relating to Health and Personal Social Services and national developments in relation to the care of older people, e.g. NSF for Older People, Transforming Your Care.

Service Planning and Modernisation

15. Support the Head of Service by leading all service planning and modernisation initiatives within the Intermediate Care Service. This will include identifying opportunities for more effective and efficient ways of working to meet identified needs and ensuring the effective implementation of such initiatives.

16. Participate in change management to meet the requirements of service provision and agreed strategies within the Reform, Modernisation and Efficiency Agenda.

17. Support the Head of Service to develop more effective partnership working with families, carers and other agencies in line with the Trust’s corporate commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI).

18. Participate in research, evaluation of projects, quality initiatives and developments and facilitate staff undertaking research and audit projects. To participate in any requirements under Clinical and Social Care Governance.

19. Make an active contribution to local and regional working groups and project teams to include the development of project plans and as required lead on the work of any project subgroups.

20. To network with appropriate professionals to share innovation, developing self and others in the area of care of older people.

Leadership and People Management

21. Provide clear leadership and ensure the Intermediate Care Service has a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce.

22. Ensure all people management practices within the Intermediate Care Service are integrated and support a culture of effective team working, continuous improvement and innovation.

23. Ensure the effective implementation of all Trust HR/People Management policies within the team and the achievement of all relevant targets such as those relating to the completion of personal development plans, management of sickness and absenteeism etc.

24. Ensure all staffing resources are deployed to maximum benefit.

25. Support the Head of Service with all workforce planning and reform initiatives.

Financial and Resource Management

26. Manage the budget for the Intermediate Care Service and deliver the expected service and budget agreement. This will include both salaries and goods and services budget.

27. Ensure the effective implementation of all Trust financial policies and procedures within the team.

28. Ensure the effective management, use and maintenance of all physical assets within each team.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILTIES

1. Review individually, at least annually, the performance of immediately subordinate staff, provides guidance on personal development requirements and advises on and initiates, where appropriate, further training.

2. Maintain staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her.

3. Review the organisation plan and establishment level of the service for which he/she is responsible to ensure that each is consistent with achieving objectives, and recommend change where appropriate.

4. Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control consistent with effective decision making, while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results.

5. Participate, as required, in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.

6. Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:

1. Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.

2. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.

3. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.

4. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making.

5. Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values.

EMERGENCY PLANNING & BUSINESS CONTINUITY RESPONSIBILITIES

To work proactively with the Trust’s Emergency planner and other internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate emergency response and business continuity plans to ensure the service can maintain a state of emergency preparedness to respond safely and effectively to a range of threats, hazards and disruption.

PERSONAL AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (PPI)

Lead on and be responsible for the co-ordination of the Trust’s PPI Strategy within the Division or other sphere of responsibility. This will include supporting active engagement with user groups and the voluntary and independent sectors in the design and delivery of services.

Promote and support the implementation of the Trust’s PPI Strategy and ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities as appropriate to their job role.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

1. Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

3. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

Smoke Free policy

IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

4. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

5. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

6. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the [org name] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

7. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

8. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND Intermediate Care Lead

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Adult Community Services

SALARY £ per annum

HOURS 37.5 per week

Ref No: <to be inserted by HR> <Month & Year>

Notes to applicants

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

Have a minimum of 1 years experience in a lead role delivering objectives which have led to significant improvement in the Service.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Have a minimum of 1 years experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders in a role which has contributed to the successful implementation of a significant change in initiative.

Have a minimum of 2 years experience in staff management

Qualifications/ Registration

Applicants must have a professional qualification, either AHP, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy or Social Work and be live on the appropriate professional register.

AND

have a minimum of 2 years experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent in a health and social care setting

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Have an ability to effectively manage a delegated budget to maximise utilisation of available resources.

Demonstrate evidence of highly effective planning and organisational Skills.

Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality and safe services with an ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Proven ability to provide effective leadership.

Interview / Test

Knowledge

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model.

Particular attention will be given to the following dimensions

Inspiring shared purpose

Leading with care

Evaluating information

Connecting our service

Sharing the vision

Engaging the team

Holding to account

Developing capability

Influencing for results.

If this post is being sought on secondment then the individual MUST have the permission of their line manager IN ADVANCE of making application.

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Working Together

I work with others and value everyone’s contribution

I treat people with respect and dignity

I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams

I actively engage people on issues that affect them

I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible

Compassion

I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness

I learn from others by listening carefully to them

I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others

Excellence

I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference

I take responsibility for my decisions and actions

I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing

I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’

Openness & Honesty

I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships

I ask someone for help when needed

I speak up if I have concerns

I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times