Job summary
The District Nursing Team Leader will lead a team of Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers and their deployment in the delivery of a clinically effective District Nursing Service. The post holder will be responsible for the pro-active case management of a wide range of patients many of whom have Chronic Conditions with complex needs.This post holder will be accountable to the Health Board (via the NurseDirector) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to provide safe, high quality care to patients by implementation of policies/ standards andguidance produced both national and locally. These will include from NMC, Welsh Government, Powys Teaching Health Board, and others.
Main duties of the job
The person appointed will be expected to undertake a range of duties toinclude:
Leadership and Management
Quality, Safety and Effectiveness
Nursing Workforce Development and Team Working
Physical Skills
Physical Effort
Working Conditions
Performance Appraisal
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or health related subject
- Post registration District Nursing Qualification (BSC in relevant subject)
- Management/ Leadership Qualification or equivalent Preparation/experience
- Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
- Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
- High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
- Experience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with Chronic Conditions
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Demonstrable ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Ability to critically review Concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
- Ability to implement change effectively
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
- Resilience
- Confident and Professional Appearance
- Ability to travel within the role
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or health related subject
- Post registration District Nursing Qualification (BSC in relevant subject)
- Management/ Leadership Qualification or equivalent Preparation/experience
- Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
- Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
- High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
- Experience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with Chronic Conditions
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Demonstrable ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Ability to critically review Concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
- Ability to implement change effectively
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
- Resilience
- Confident and Professional Appearance
- Ability to travel within the role
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).
