Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.
Were
looking for a Nurse Team Leader to support our clinical provision of
Residential Service across our Passmores House Service.
Main duties of the job
As Nurse
Team Leader you will provide visible, effective clinical leadership to the
nursing team in the service. Supported by the Medical Lead and in collaboration
with the Area Director and Service
Manager you will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, evidence based and
compassionate care. This will include
Providing
line management and supervision of the nurses
Coordination
and oversight of nursing activities
Lead
on clinical governance and respond to internal and external audits and
reviews.
You will:
be
part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team that is delivering an excellent detoxification
and rehabilitation service.
provide
support to a group of people who use our service and work collaboratively with
colleagues and other key stakeholders.
deliver
evidence based, low threshold interventions and harm reduction advice
Through a
variety of interventions, you will encourage individuals to develop external
interests and build on their support networks and develop recovery capital to
support community reintegration.
An empathic
and non-judgmental approach is imperative, as this role involves working with a
wide range of challenging scenarios and behaviours. Good time management and
team working are also essential skills required for this role.
About us
Who we
are
At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and
wellbeing support to as many people
as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.
Last year,
we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use.
Everything we do is driven by our values:
Care. Care for people is at the heart of
everything we do.
Be human.
We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
Do the
right thing. Were open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.
We want to
recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace
culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inpatient Nurse Team Leader
Role Purpose
Be a key part of the leadership team, driving the delivery of excellent services,
ensuring compliance with service contractual obligations, key performance indicators
and responding.
to internal and external (e.g., CQC) audits and reviews.
Lead, line manage and coordinate the inpatient nurse team.
Take the lead in specific designated areas, supporting to deliver strategic and
operational goals.
Key duties and activities of the role
Provide leadership and management for the inpatient nurses, to include regular
supervision.
Be responsible for the day-to-day nursing practice within the unit.
Lead all aspects of clinical audit and regulatory reviews.
Participate in Management Meetings, to represent the views of the nursing team.
Develop and deliver new ways of working in order to respond to the needs of our
services users and the business.
Ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care and support to service users,
working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide effective new services.
Oversee nursing practice within the unit, contributing to multi-disciplinary assessment,
formulation and care planning, interventions and evaluations for clients.
Oversee the formulation of comprehensive, person-centred assessments, risk
assessments and treatment plans.
Be a positive role model in providing an essential nurturing, warm, containing and
stabilising human presence alongside the other clinical MDT members.
Oversee the safe administration of medicine within relevant organisational and
legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010 and the
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Oversee the ordering, storage, administration and disposal of medication in line with
relevant trust and legislative guidance e.g., NMC Standards for Medicines
Management 2010, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and MHA (1983).
Ensure that the storage and management of medication safety include weekly /
monthly audits are undertaken in line with the Via audit programme.
Have delegated responsibility and ensure a safe working environment, reporting all
incidents or potential hazards. Adhere to and lead all unit staff to follow the Health and
Safety policy and procedures.
Attend MDT and occupancy meetings and provide nursing input ensuring all required
clinical information is available and considered. Work with the consultant, clinic nurses
and recovery practitioners to ensure the required documentation is available to inform
the MDT.
Ensure all nursing staff adhere to the CQC standards and regulations at all times.
Ensure that all IPC practices are fully embedded within the clinic in line with local and
national policy.
Ensure that all Via's Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times to ensure the
highest standard of service provision to our service users.
Lead and participate in untoward incident management investigations as required.
Comply with legal rules, statutory regulations and professional
responsibilities relating to practice as outlined in NMC's 'The Code': Standards of
Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives.
Maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance
with Via policy and professional guidelines to include the upkeep of contemporaneous,
chronological and accurate health records in accordance with relevant NMC
Guidelines.
Lead the ongoing review and update of relevant policies to include documentation
audits.
Person specification for the role
Passion for working with substance misuse services or with other socially excluded or
vulnerable groups.
Registered Mental Health or General Health Nurse
Post qualification experience required.
Managerial experience
Robust understanding of safeguarding and evidence of experience of upholding
principles of safeguarding for both adults and children
An understanding of drug and alcohol misuse and related issues, such as health, with
experience of working with a wide-ranging client group to reduce risk taking behaviours.
Proven commitment to working flexibly to respond to service needs i.e. working hours,
work settings.
Proven ability to work autonomously and have a strong awareness of the issues facing
people with dependence to alcohol and other drugs.
Excellent time management skills, the ability to work on own initiative, manage competing
priorities and consistently maintain high standards.
Responsibilities for all Via staff
Work within the Via values of Care, Be human and Do the right thing. Support and
collaborate with all colleagues and engage with the wider organisation.
Promote and deliver positive, inclusive and anti-discriminatory practices in line with VIA
policies, professional and sector requirements, and legislative frameworks.
Act on all Safeguarding concerns so that all statutory and organisational Safeguarding
responsibilities are met and that all learning is shared.
Observe professional integrity and candour at all times and with all people.
Comply with all organisational policies and procedures including GDPR and all Health and
Safety policy and guidance, taking responsibility for your own safety and contributing to
that of colleagues and others as applicable.
Regularly participate in one-to-one / supervision sessions, objective setting and review,
training, practice and learning forums.
Commitment to learning and to continuously improve everyones knowledge and skills.
Work flexibly to enable the delivery of effective services. This may include flexibility across
sites or flexible hours and any other duties that may reasonably be required of you within
your role.
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Job responsibilities
Inpatient Nurse Team Leader
Role Purpose
Be a key part of the leadership team, driving the delivery of excellent services,
ensuring compliance with service contractual obligations, key performance indicators
and responding.
to internal and external (e.g., CQC) audits and reviews.
Lead, line manage and coordinate the inpatient nurse team.
Take the lead in specific designated areas, supporting to deliver strategic and
operational goals.
Key duties and activities of the role
Provide leadership and management for the inpatient nurses, to include regular
supervision.
Be responsible for the day-to-day nursing practice within the unit.
Lead all aspects of clinical audit and regulatory reviews.
Participate in Management Meetings, to represent the views of the nursing team.
Develop and deliver new ways of working in order to respond to the needs of our
services users and the business.
Ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care and support to service users,
working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide effective new services.
Oversee nursing practice within the unit, contributing to multi-disciplinary assessment,
formulation and care planning, interventions and evaluations for clients.
Oversee the formulation of comprehensive, person-centred assessments, risk
assessments and treatment plans.
Be a positive role model in providing an essential nurturing, warm, containing and
stabilising human presence alongside the other clinical MDT members.
Oversee the safe administration of medicine within relevant organisational and
legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010 and the
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Oversee the ordering, storage, administration and disposal of medication in line with
relevant trust and legislative guidance e.g., NMC Standards for Medicines
Management 2010, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and MHA (1983).
Ensure that the storage and management of medication safety include weekly /
monthly audits are undertaken in line with the Via audit programme.
Have delegated responsibility and ensure a safe working environment, reporting all
incidents or potential hazards. Adhere to and lead all unit staff to follow the Health and
Safety policy and procedures.
Attend MDT and occupancy meetings and provide nursing input ensuring all required
clinical information is available and considered. Work with the consultant, clinic nurses
and recovery practitioners to ensure the required documentation is available to inform
the MDT.
Ensure all nursing staff adhere to the CQC standards and regulations at all times.
Ensure that all IPC practices are fully embedded within the clinic in line with local and
national policy.
Ensure that all Via's Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times to ensure the
highest standard of service provision to our service users.
Lead and participate in untoward incident management investigations as required.
Comply with legal rules, statutory regulations and professional
responsibilities relating to practice as outlined in NMC's 'The Code': Standards of
Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives.
Maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance
with Via policy and professional guidelines to include the upkeep of contemporaneous,
chronological and accurate health records in accordance with relevant NMC
Guidelines.
Lead the ongoing review and update of relevant policies to include documentation
audits.
Person specification for the role
Passion for working with substance misuse services or with other socially excluded or
vulnerable groups.
Registered Mental Health or General Health Nurse
Post qualification experience required.
Managerial experience
Robust understanding of safeguarding and evidence of experience of upholding
principles of safeguarding for both adults and children
An understanding of drug and alcohol misuse and related issues, such as health, with
experience of working with a wide-ranging client group to reduce risk taking behaviours.
Proven commitment to working flexibly to respond to service needs i.e. working hours,
work settings.
Proven ability to work autonomously and have a strong awareness of the issues facing
people with dependence to alcohol and other drugs.
Excellent time management skills, the ability to work on own initiative, manage competing
priorities and consistently maintain high standards.
Responsibilities for all Via staff
Work within the Via values of Care, Be human and Do the right thing. Support and
collaborate with all colleagues and engage with the wider organisation.
Promote and deliver positive, inclusive and anti-discriminatory practices in line with VIA
policies, professional and sector requirements, and legislative frameworks.
Act on all Safeguarding concerns so that all statutory and organisational Safeguarding
responsibilities are met and that all learning is shared.
Observe professional integrity and candour at all times and with all people.
Comply with all organisational policies and procedures including GDPR and all Health and
Safety policy and guidance, taking responsibility for your own safety and contributing to
that of colleagues and others as applicable.
Regularly participate in one-to-one / supervision sessions, objective setting and review,
training, practice and learning forums.
Commitment to learning and to continuously improve everyones knowledge and skills.
Work flexibly to enable the delivery of effective services. This may include flexibility across
sites or flexible hours and any other duties that may reasonably be required of you within
your role.
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Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Were looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- If youre someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, wed love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Were looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- If youre someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, wed love to hear from you.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
