Job summary
- Are you an experienced community / district nurse?
- Are you a compassionate and inclusive leader?
- Do you have a knowledge and understanding of coaching processes?
- Do you have experience and understanding of multi-disciplinary working?
If you answered yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced community nurses with extensive experience of leadership and management to support our neighbourhood nursing teams to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and their families.
You will support the teams and identify and manage risks with support from the clinical lead and head of service. you will support with holistic assessments and engagement with patients and families in education to support self-care where appropriate.
The post-holder will ensure the neighbourhood nursing teams deliver services in line with national and local policies providing holistic, patient-centred, high quality evidenced based care to our local population. You will be responsible for all aspects of the leadership, development and management of the designated teams in the locality.
The neighbourhood nursing locality lead will be proactive in promoting a positive image of Neighbourhood Nursing, working closely with the organisation, integrated teams to build effective collaborative relationships with the PCN in which they work, including with GPs, social care and voluntary agencies.
You will lead, manage and motivate teams by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels.
About us
So what else?
- This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
- We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development, with opportunities for CPD along the way.
- The service provides round the clock services to the community across different localities and as a result, the ability to work unsocial hours, where required for service needs, is expected
So what are you waiting for? We can't wait to hear from you, and look forward to receiving your application.
The small print
- Informal visits can be arranged on request.
- We will always appoint the best person for the job, but applications are particularly welcome from candidates from BAME groups which are underrepresented in our service.
- We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and our Scottish Widows group personal pension.
At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
- To support teams with the day to day operational and function of the neighbourhood nursing teams, identifying and managing any risks with the support / direction of the Clinical Lead and Head of Service.
- To support and develop neighbourhood nurses to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families, and teams to be able to function optimally and as self-sufficiently as possible which, prevents inappropriate or unscheduled hospital admissions and facilitates timely discharge.
- Supporting holistic assessments and engagement with patients and families in education to support self-care where appropriate.
- To ensure the neighbourhood nursing teams deliver services in line with national & local policies providing holistic, patient centred, high quality evidenced based care to our local population.
- To maintain clinical competence and credibility to enable provision of both professional and clinical supervision, skill development and provide support to the neighbourhood nursing teams as required.
- This role will be responsible for all aspects of the leadership, development and management of the designated teams in the locality.
- Develop teams and capacity through removing blocks and barriers that impact negatively on enabling teams time to care.
- The Neighbourhood Locality Lead will be proactive in promoting a positive image of Neighbourhood Nursing, working closely with the organisation, integrated teams to build effective collaborative relationships with the PCN in which they work, including with GPs, social care and voluntary agencies.
- Escalating appropriately risks to service provision, staff and patients.
- Be accountable to the clinical lead for teams performance and quality of care of service delivery.
- To effectively lead, manage and motivate teams by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
- To support teams with the day to day operational and function of the neighbourhood nursing teams, identifying and managing any risks with the support / direction of the Clinical Lead and Head of Service.
- To support and develop neighbourhood nurses to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families, and teams to be able to function optimally and as self-sufficiently as possible which, prevents inappropriate or unscheduled hospital admissions and facilitates timely discharge.
- Supporting holistic assessments and engagement with patients and families in education to support self-care where appropriate.
- To ensure the neighbourhood nursing teams deliver services in line with national & local policies providing holistic, patient centred, high quality evidenced based care to our local population.
- To maintain clinical competence and credibility to enable provision of both professional and clinical supervision, skill development and provide support to the neighbourhood nursing teams as required.
- This role will be responsible for all aspects of the leadership, development and management of the designated teams in the locality.
- Develop teams and capacity through removing blocks and barriers that impact negatively on enabling teams time to care.
- The Neighbourhood Locality Lead will be proactive in promoting a positive image of Neighbourhood Nursing, working closely with the organisation, integrated teams to build effective collaborative relationships with the PCN in which they work, including with GPs, social care and voluntary agencies.
- Escalating appropriately risks to service provision, staff and patients.
- Be accountable to the clinical lead for teams performance and quality of care of service delivery.
- To effectively lead, manage and motivate teams by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Adult nursing degree and NMC registration
- Has knowledge and understanding of coaching processes as well as the variety of styles, skills and techniques that are appropriate to the context in which the coaching takes place, i.e. persuasion, motivation and reassurance
- Experience of working with multiple organisations and voluntary sector
- Knowledge of Solution Driven Method of Interaction
- Is an experienced practitioner able to undertake and support staff in the workplace with complex clinical decision making.
- Mentorship qualification
- Experience of managing conflict resolution and working with teams to optimise performance.
- Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber
Responsibility for human resources
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing teams.
MCH values
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values
Person Specification
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Adult nursing degree and NMC registration
- Has knowledge and understanding of coaching processes as well as the variety of styles, skills and techniques that are appropriate to the context in which the coaching takes place, i.e. persuasion, motivation and reassurance
- Experience of working with multiple organisations and voluntary sector
- Knowledge of Solution Driven Method of Interaction
- Is an experienced practitioner able to undertake and support staff in the workplace with complex clinical decision making.
- Mentorship qualification
- Experience of managing conflict resolution and working with teams to optimise performance.
- Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber
Responsibility for human resources
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing teams.
MCH values
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
