Central London Community Health Trust

Deputy Team Leader

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Job summary

Deputy Team Leader - Fixed Term Contract - Band 6 - Wandsworth

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Community Nurse to work within the London Borough of Wandsworth Community Adult Health Service on a Fixed Term Contract to December 2024 (start date early February). So what do you need to join our team? To be a Registered General Nurse. 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.To be a car owner and driver.

Lead a team of qualified nurses and HCA's to provide high quality nursing care

Main duties of the job

The person specification for the role fully outlines the knowledge, experience and skills you need to fully undertake this role.If you have these skills, why join CLCH? As a specialist in the provision of community services we have been assessed as 'good' by the CQC and as an organisation we have been awarded on the top 120 places to work by the HSJ and Nursing Times. We have a range of employee benefits including the ability to support you with your housing needs through a rental deposit loan scheme.

Our service offers an educationally focused environment which will allow you to professionally grow and develop a repertoire of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge through work based education and formal qualifications.A clear career structure with more senior clinical roles

For further details / informal visits contact:Jane Gleeson

T:07990 353 715

E:jane.gleeson1@nhs.net

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

02 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9829

Job locations

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled, effective, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings.
To act as an autonomous Named Nurse taking continued responsibility for first assessments and ongoing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care given to individuals, groups of patients and their families.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological, and social care needs of patients using assessment forms provided including the needs of carers.
To utilise a case managed approach in the co-ordination of care that aims to prevent and reduce hospital admissions.
Actively work with the Community Matrons, team leads, GPs and others to identify patients with Long Term Conditions requiring proactive case management.
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.
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 in a variety of community settings.
To act as an autonomous Named Nurse taking continued responsibility for first assessments and ongoing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care given to individuals, groups of patients and their families.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological, and social care needs of patients using assessment forms provided including the needs of carers.
To utilise a case managed approach in the co-ordination of care that aims to prevent and reduce hospital admissions.
Actively work with the Community Matrons, team leads, GPs and others to identify patients with Long Term Conditions requiring proactive case management.
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.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration
Evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education and training
Practice supervisor/assessor training

Desirable

Has undertaken formal training in staff and team management
Nurse prescribing qualification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration
Evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education and training
Practice supervisor/assessor training

Desirable

Has undertaken formal training in staff and team management
Nurse prescribing qualification

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

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Employer's website

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