Job summary
Redbridge, North East London Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse with a District Nurse qualification to work in the Integrated Care Team , as a Band 7 District Nurse Team Leader. The Nurse will need to be experienced in this role.
You will need to be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria skills for the post:
- Excellent clinical Skills
- Managerial Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Communication skills
- Information Technology (IT) Skills
- The ability to travel between sites
- Non medical or community Nursing Prescribing
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
About us
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of safe care to a caseload of patients allocated to the team, including being professionally and legally accountable.
The post holder will also line manage a team of Community Nurses and Health Care Support Workers. . They will supervise and appraise staff members and students.
The post holder will also be required to work along side the Clinical Nurse Lead and Integrated Team Manager
The post holder must possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
The post holder must hold a valid UK driving licence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of safe care to a caseload of patients allocated to the team, including being professionally and legally accountable.
The post holder will also line manage a team of Community Nurses and Health Care Support Workers. . They will supervise and appraise staff members and students.
The post holder will also be required to work along side the Clinical Nurse Lead and Integrated Team Manager
The post holder must possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
The post holder must hold a valid UK driving licence.
Person Specification
Persoanl Specifiation
Essential
- Qualification
- Experience
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Other
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- R/N or any other 1st level Nursing qualification
Desirable
- District Nurse Qualification, Diploma/Degree Level
- Non-Medical Prescriber or working towards doing /(willing to) the course
Experience
Essential
- 4 years Primary Care experience
- Management of staff and Leadership experience
- Evidence of Post registration continued professional development
- Worked as a band 6 Community Nurse/District Nurse for 2 years experience
- Evidence of Post registration continued professional development
Desirable
knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
Skill
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of team development and leadership
- Multi-disciplinary team working and development
- In-depth knowledge of current clinical issues
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and delivery of agreed objectives
Person Specification
Persoanl Specifiation
Essential
- Qualification
- Experience
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Other
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- R/N or any other 1st level Nursing qualification
Desirable
- District Nurse Qualification, Diploma/Degree Level
- Non-Medical Prescriber or working towards doing /(willing to) the course
Experience
Essential
- 4 years Primary Care experience
- Management of staff and Leadership experience
- Evidence of Post registration continued professional development
- Worked as a band 6 Community Nurse/District Nurse for 2 years experience
- Evidence of Post registration continued professional development
Desirable
knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
Skill
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of team development and leadership
- Multi-disciplinary team working and development
- In-depth knowledge of current clinical issues
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and delivery of agreed objectives
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Community Health and Social Care Service Wanstead and Wooford
118-120 High Road South Woodford
Wanstead and Woodford
E18 2QS
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
