Community Cardio Respiratory Lead
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Harlow, CM18 7BL
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
The post holder will be responsible and provide operational management and clinical leadership for the community cardiac and respiratory clinical team...
Manage and lead the multi-professional team in the delivery of safe and effective evidence-based interventions.
Provide a visible, accessible and professional presence for staff, service users and their families in relation to the Community Cardiac and Community Respiratory services
To deliver a service within the agreed financial envelope ensuring
Ensure continuity of service delivery by working collaboratively with key professionals.
Organise and co-chair in service team meetings working collaboratively with colleagues under the management of the Integrated Service Manager
Contribute to effective communication and liaison with system partners and with other services and professionals including statutory and voluntary agencies and community groups.
Act as a resource for advice and expertise to staff, users, carers and other agencies such as GPs and other primary care and ICB colleagues.
Support all direct reports to plan for 100% compliance with statutory and mandatory training for nursing staff on an annual basis
Ensure performance requirements are met through the production of required statistics and data.
Represent the Trust at system partnership meetings i.e. Expert Oversight Groups, ICS meetings.
Undertake projects or tasks outside the normal responsibilities when required.
Generic Managerial Responsibilities both within an operational and strategic context
- Support all direct reports to plan for 100% compliance with appraisals and personal development plans for all nursing staff on an annual basis. Act as a member of the Community Health Services Leadership Team and contribute to the development of policy formulation, planning and resource allocation.
- Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents under the direction of the Operational Service Manager, Deputy Director and Director
- Lead multidisciplinary / multiagency practice development and service improvement projects.
- Ensure the safeguarding agenda within community heart failure team and community respiratory team is implemented with effective systems throughout the service including effective liaison with other agencies as required
- Ensure that the Service User and Carers are actively involved in the planning and delivery of services in keeping with the Trusts engagement policies
Finance
- To authorise shifts using E Rostering.
- As part of the Directorate management team manage the delegated budgets and ensure the financial targets for the team is met
- Comply with financial processes, standing financial instructions and deadlines
- Ensure relevant financial information is presented to staff and meetings, as appropriate
Performance management
1. To actively engage with the Neighbourhood Working Agenda, lead on new developments and inform planning of new services
2. To actively engage and ensure integration with Primary Care Networks
3. Develop effective working relationships with external stakeholders
4. Deputise for the Operational Service Manager
5. Ensure that regular audits and evaluations are undertaken to determine compliance with required CQC and professional standards.
6. Ensure arrangements are in place to achieve all of the teams performance targets.
Human Resources
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
- Manage attendance and participate in disciplinary and grievance matters when necessary.
- Undertake staff performance reviews and appraisals with team members, identifying staff development needs and agreeing opportunities for these needs to be met.
- To manage appropriately all new starters in line with Trust policy and procedure.
- To assist in the management of sickness by ensuring all return to work interviews are completed and review meetings are held with the team manager
This job description lists the main tasks but is not exhaustive and will be regularly reviewed and updated in discussion with the post holder and their Line Manager.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to terms and conditions)
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Experience within heart failure, cardiac rehab and respiratory community services
- non-medical prescribing qualification V300 or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Experience in organisational development and change management
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Long-Term Conditions, Heart Failure, COPD, Integrated Care, or Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in Cardiac Management, Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart Failure and Respiratory Management
- Evidence of experience within operational management in a senior nurse role. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to enthuse motivate and involve individuals and teams.
- Knowledge and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvement
- Understanding of Integrated Care Systems, Primary Care Networks and local health and care systems
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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