Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Team Leader to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with substantial community 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 at interview.
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.
Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle is essential.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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 and by watching the videos within the below link;
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branch
* BSc/MSc Community Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
Experience
Essential criteria
* 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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* 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
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Able to work across core and out of hours teams including nights as determined by service need/roster
* Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle