We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and clinically skilled nurse to work as a Band 6 Team Leader nurse to join our dynamic, friendly Community Nursing Team, based in Helston, Cornwall. The Team works alongside the Primary Care Network covering the South Kerrier area, including Helston and the beautiful Lizard Peninsula. This position involves managing and supporting a large busy team including staff working on the late shifts, visiting patients in their own homes and Urgent Care Response.
The successful candidate will also need to be able to work flexibly across the disciplines in South Kerrier in order to provide excellent clinical and management support.
Applications are invited from registered nurses who have some experience of working within the community setting and have experience working with patients with long-term conditions. Applicants must have the ability to work autonomously, whilst being a member of a team committed to excellence in patient care. If you have excellent clinical, people and organisational skills then we would welcome your application.
Proposed interview date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with complex health and social care needs. They will co-manage a clinical caseload within a community nursing team with guidance from the Community Nurse Team Leaders, Manager, and Community Matron and ensure provision of a holistic nursing assessment and high-quality, safe, evidence-based care to patients and carers with the aim of maintaining patients in their own homes.
The post holder will work in partnership with patients and carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team to offer support and advice and promote informed choice, maximizing independence and optimizing quality of life. They will be required to provide clinical management and leadership to all staff within the team.
About us
Cornwall Foundation Trust is an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.
We are a people organization and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
* Current professional registration - RN (Adult)
* Evidence of recent relevant professional development
* A degree in nursing
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
* Leadership skills - able to motivate a range of staff, organise self and others, delegating and prioritising workload duties
* Conflict resolution skills
* IT skills to include use of word, excel, spreadsheets, email and internet access
Desirable
* Advanced computer skills
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Helston Community Hospital
Meneage Road
Helston
TR13 8DR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
201-24-899 #J-18808-Ljbffr