Central London Community Health Trust

District Nurse Team Leader

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Job summary

Are you looking for opportunities to develop your leadership skills in your career and be part of a unique and dynamic Community Nursing Teams within West London community nursing?

The Community Nursing Teams in West London are seeking a Band 7 District Nurse Team Leader responsible for providing clinical leadership in the delivery of high-quality care for the patients in the community setting and the day to day management of individuals within a team.

So, what do you need to join our teams?

To be an Experienced Registered General Nurse with a specialist Practitioner Course in District Nursing.

Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience within the Community setting.

Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments and writing care plans.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Main duties of the job

To lead and manage a community nursing team, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, management and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings,
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the team.
To promote effective teamwork within the wider Primary Health Care Team, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery.
To monitor the quality of care provision and to identify and promote areas for service development.
To be responsible for the performance of the team, and individuals within it.
To support the Clinical Operations Manager and clinical lead in delivering high quality care that delivers best value, and meets the requirements of commissioners.
To work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure high quality, integrated and seamless care is delivered.
To act as a key point of contact for GPs and other general practice staff.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10590

Job locations

Emperors Gate Health Centre

London

SW7 4HJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled, effective and evidence based nursing care to patients with complex care needs, in a variety of community settings.
To act as an autonomous nurse taking ongoing responsibility for the assessment, planning, evaluation and implementation of nursing care to individuals, groups of patients and their families on the district nursing caseload, delegating activities as appropriate.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social care needs of patients using the Single Assessment Process. To include the needs of carers
To take overall responsibility for coordinating complex health funded packages of care.
To act as the patients advocate and to facilitate the patients own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care as appropriate.
To work in a collaborative manner with Primary Care staff, Acute services, Social Services and other agencies to ensure a seamless delivery of care

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled, effective and evidence based nursing care to patients with complex care needs, in a variety of community settings.
To act as an autonomous nurse taking ongoing responsibility for the assessment, planning, evaluation and implementation of nursing care to individuals, groups of patients and their families on the district nursing caseload, delegating activities as appropriate.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social care needs of patients using the Single Assessment Process. To include the needs of carers
To take overall responsibility for coordinating complex health funded packages of care.
To act as the patients advocate and to facilitate the patients own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care as appropriate.
To work in a collaborative manner with Primary Care staff, Acute services, Social Services and other agencies to ensure a seamless delivery of care

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration
Post -registration qualification in district nursing or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards.
Mentor or practice based learning training
Community or Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration
Post -registration qualification in district nursing or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards.
Mentor or practice based learning training
Community or Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Emperors Gate Health Centre

London

SW7 4HJ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Emperors Gate Health Centre

London

SW7 4HJ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)