Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Team Leader to work with the East Lancashire District Nursing Team.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with substantial experience at Band 6 level or above and who has, or is working towards, a Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing.The successful candidate will have a passion for District Nursing and continuous service development.
Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays
Please note that the base, hours and work pattern of this post will be discussed with the successful applicant, and appropriate arrangements made. We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder carries overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the district nursing service. They will ensure the daily organisation, operational management, and evaluation of the district nursing team ensuring systems are in place to secure comprehensive service delivery for the local population. They will ensure collaborative working across divisions, with General Practitioners, partner professionals and agencies to secure care closer to home and positive outcomes for patients and their families. They will be responsible for the budget for the designated team ensuring financial balance and any cost improvement programmes are realised. S/he will provide the leadership, direction, and line management necessary for effective and efficient service delivery and will support the Matron in the delivery of strategic and organisational initiatives and priorities, including infection prevention and control, the promotion of harm free care, and reducing avoidable bed days/admissions, whilst maintaining high standards of clinical practice and professional conduct.
Car driver with access to a vehicle is essential
About us
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;
https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;
https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branch
- BSc/MSc Community Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Level 7 study to support service delivery and development
- Mentorship or coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in district nursing at Band 6 Sister level
- Experience of caseload management and work allocation
- Experience of leadership in multidisciplinary team working situations
- Experience of undertaking appraisals, sickness absence management, recruitment & performance management
Desirable
- Experience of leading on and delivering service development/change management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to use information technology effectively and support staff with systems and applications
- Knowledge of professional and policy issues relevant to service delivery and development
- Ability to undertake investigation of incidents, complete accurate reports, and implement actions
- Ability to manage own and others' workload and delegate effectively
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Shift worker - able to work across core and out of hours teams including nights as determined by service need/roster
- Ability to educate, motivate and inspire excellence in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branch
- BSc/MSc Community Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Level 7 study to support service delivery and development
- Mentorship or coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in district nursing at Band 6 Sister level
- Experience of caseload management and work allocation
- Experience of leadership in multidisciplinary team working situations
- Experience of undertaking appraisals, sickness absence management, recruitment & performance management
Desirable
- Experience of leading on and delivering service development/change management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to use information technology effectively and support staff with systems and applications
- Knowledge of professional and policy issues relevant to service delivery and development
- Ability to undertake investigation of incidents, complete accurate reports, and implement actions
- Ability to manage own and others' workload and delegate effectively
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Shift worker - able to work across core and out of hours teams including nights as determined by service need/roster
- Ability to educate, motivate and inspire excellence in practice
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).
