Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic qualified District Nurse to become the Team leader of the Lightwood Central service.
The post holder will lead, manage and supervise a Community Nursing Team, facilitating research and evidence-based practice. Lead the assessment process and maintain high quality effective nursing care in the community as part of the wider integrated care team. Other duties will be to ensure service delivery is in line with the Core Offer and the Standard Operating Procedures of the Community Nursing Service
This large dynamic team is part of the wider Integrated Community Care structure and works collaboratively in order to deliver high quality, individualised patient care at home.
Main duties of the job
Determine and prioritise the health needs of the Community Nursing caseload.
To be aware of the health needs of the practice population and contribute to the public health agenda for the local community, so resources can be targeted appropriately.
Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the District Nursing Team.
Lead, manage and co-ordinate the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes, reflecting the needs of individual patients / carers and families.
To be responsible for the performance of the District Nursing Team and individuals in it.
Promote the principle of self-care and patient empowerment.
Working in partnership with other agencies, act as care manager for identified patients in order to prevent inappropriate hospital admission.
Manage resources effectively and advise on skill mix requirements for the team. In collaboration with line manager and manage team budgets.
Positively participate in and promote Clinical Governance, thus ensuring the highest quality of practice is maintained, within the service. Demonstrate the use of evidence based practice and participation in clinical audit.
Lead and support the team in providing care to patients in their own home.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Community Specialist Practitioner (District Nurse) degree.
2. Registered Nurse, first level with a valid NMC registration
3. Nurse prescriber (V150)
4. Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
5. Mentorship/Preceptorship Chronic disease management
6. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
7. Clinical Practice Educator or willingness to working towards
Desirable criteria
8. Non Medical Prescriber (V300)
9. Clinical Practice Educator Qualification
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential criteria
10. Knowledge of local/ national policies
11. Awareness of clinical governance issues
12. Knowledge of implementation of evidence based practice.
13. Demonstrate an understanding and good working knowledge of IT
14. Proven team working, management and leadership skills
15. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
16. Evidence of innovation
17. Good organisational skills
18. Excellent level of clinical competency
19. Teaching and assessing
20. Ability to facilitate team development and practice.
21. Ability to manage change.
Desirable criteria
22. IT and data management.
23. Negotiation and influencing skills
Experience
Essential criteria
24. Team leadership and management experience
25. Experience of working closely with other agencies
26. Experience of carrying out complex health and social care assessments
27. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary primary health care team
28. Experience of teaching and mentorship
29. Evidence of knowledge and experience of Case Management
30. Participation in research, audit and evaluation
31. Change management and leadership skills
32. Working in partnership with other healthcare providers, Social services etc
33. Experience In the management of staff
34. Experience of multidisciplinary working Budget/financial management experience
Desirable criteria
35. Experience of working In Mental Heath
36. Experience of multidisciplinary team working and Case Management models
Other Factors
Essential criteria
37. Willingness to learn new skills
38. Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be a car driver with the use of a car with a valid UK driving licence.
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
39. Job Description (PDF, 144.6KB)
40. Person Specification (PDF, 40.5KB)
41. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
42. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
43. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
44. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
45. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
46. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
47. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameRachel SinghJob titleIntegrated Care Team Nursing LeadEmail addressr.singh@nhs.netTelephone number07989422095