Job summary
The post holder will ensure the provision of cost effective, efficient and appropriate high-quality care within their District Nursing Team. They are responsible for ensuring the quality of the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance within the team. The deputy community nurse team leader will assist in leading a nursing team within an identifiable area alongside the team leader. They will support the professional and clinical development of team members, promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model.
The post holder will deputise in the absence of the team leader.
They will ensure that together with their team members that they act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other relevant policies.
This post is open to applicants as a development opportunity. Completion of or working towards SPQ qualification at the point of application is desirable.
Condition of appointment will be dependant upon completion of the SPQ qualification within an agreed time frame.
Main duties of the job
Assess, develop and implement nursing care plans with patients
Provide expert clinical advice and support to patients and team members
To participate in audits
To provide day-to-day line and operational management for a team of registered and unregistered nurses in the absence of the team leader.
To prioritise their own workload and the work of the team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to self direct and work autonomously
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to make decisions in stressful or pressurised situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Effects of clinical governance on practice
- Experience of or participation in audit
- Knowledge of health & safety at work
- Knowledge of continuing care
- Knowledge or participation in sickness management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Able to lead and supervise a team of nurses at a junior level
- Able to present information effectively to individuals and groups
- Able to perform and demonstrate expanded clinical skills (catheterisation, removal of sutures etc.)
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse & currently registered with the NMC
- District nursing qualification or working towards
- Evidence of post registration and portfolio development
- Diploma level education or above
Desirable
- SPQ Qualification
- Specialist Clinical Training
- Management Qualification
- Experience in continuing healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 5 level
- Caseload Management
- Staff caseload supervision
- Evidence of team leading and working as part of an MDT
- Evidence of leading change or new initiatives
- Evidence of supervision and development of junior staff
Desirable
- Involved in undertaking a TNA
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to self direct and work autonomously
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to make decisions in stressful or pressurised situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Effects of clinical governance on practice
- Experience of or participation in audit
- Knowledge of health & safety at work
- Knowledge of continuing care
- Knowledge or participation in sickness management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Able to lead and supervise a team of nurses at a junior level
- Able to present information effectively to individuals and groups
- Able to perform and demonstrate expanded clinical skills (catheterisation, removal of sutures etc.)
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse & currently registered with the NMC
- District nursing qualification or working towards
- Evidence of post registration and portfolio development
- Diploma level education or above
Desirable
- SPQ Qualification
- Specialist Clinical Training
- Management Qualification
- Experience in continuing healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 5 level
- Caseload Management
- Staff caseload supervision
- Evidence of team leading and working as part of an MDT
- Evidence of leading change or new initiatives
- Evidence of supervision and development of junior staff
Desirable
- Involved in undertaking a TNA
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).
