Job summary
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your leadership skills in your career and be part of a unique and dynamic Community Nursing Teams within Brent community nursing?
The Community Nursing Teams in Brent are seeking Band 7 District Nurse Team Leaders responsible for providing clinical leadership in the delivery of high-quality care for the patients in the community setting and the day to day management of individuals within a team.
Main duties of the job
Manage care of patients referred by the group of General Practitioners (GPs) aligned to the service, with the aim of preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, in line with the commissioner's objectives. This includes on-going support and expertise through comprehensive assessments, individualised care plans, delivery, evaluation, and coordination of care between other agencies involved in the patients' care.
Communicate with GPs, participating in regular meetings and keeping GPs informed of patients' development. Works closely with GPs to plan care and plan advanced treatment that reduces the risk of inappropriate hospital admissions
Demonstrate and maintain clinical credibility through the provision of high standards on clinical care using current evidence-based practice. Apply clinical leadership to continuously review and change practice demonstrating good and efficient clinical care
Work with the Clinical Development lead to organise and develop training programmers for District Nurses
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
2. Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
3. Flexible working options
4. Annual travel card loan
5. Training, support and development in your career
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to job description, person specification and Trust values, for outline of Skills, Knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
6. 1st level registration
7. 3-year District Nursing experience at band 6 level
8. District Nurse/Teaching qualification
9. Nurse prescribing appropriate to role
10. Evidence of continued professional development, with courses relevant to area of work.
11. Evidence of team management
12. Relevant specialist courses
Desirable
13. Management qualification/or willingness to work towards.
14. Evidence of working towards degree
Knowledge& Experience
Essential
15. Experienced mentor at pre and post registration level
16. Experience of nurse leadership and management
17. Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision
18. Experience of managing a team
19. Experience of dealing with difficult situations
20. Experience in PDP and setting objectives
21. Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation within the NHS.
22. Previous experience of team management and multidisciplinary working
23. Participation in research and clinical audit
24. Clinical Governance and risk management agenda
25. Understanding of budget and performance
Desirable
26. Experience of developing startegies, clinical guidelines, and policies.
Skills,Abilities and Attributes
Essential
27. Critical analysis skills
28. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
29. Teaching presentation, and facilitation skills
30. Resource management skills
31. IT skills and timely data entry
32. Negotiation skills
33. Ability to assess and deliver, evaluate, and benchmark quality care
34. Ability to prioritise
35. Ability to deal with conflict in a professional manner
36. Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
37. Moving and handling patients and furniture and equipment, sometimes in confined spaces.
38. Carrying equipment to patient's homes.
Desirable
39. Project management skills
40. Understanding of HR issue