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.
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.
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.
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.