To be accountable and responsible for the management of a district nursing team and the delegation of workload as appropriate To supervise a skill mix team of nurses, assistant practitioners & health care support workers to ensure To manage the capacity and demand of the workload efficiently, economically and escalate any concerns appropriately To act as a role model and motivate team members To facilitate future learning for staff and students To prioritise and assist in the investigate and manage of complaints according to Trust policy To maintain accurate and complete records of activities and communications relating to patients in a timely manner in line with Trust and NMC standards for record keeping To actively participate in the recruitment and selection process To ensure all new staff, temporary staff and student nurses are inducted and orientated appropriately To contribute to any audits/research/benchmarking as required To record all 1-1 meetings and communication regarding staff management and performance ensuring HR support where necessary To communicate clear expectations to staff & colleagues, manage performance and champion change to create an environment where the courage to speak out is welcomed and encouraged. To manage staff absences and conduct return to work interviews escalating all performance concerns in line with Trust HR policies and procedures To ensure that all staff are up-to-date with mandatory and statutory training, appraisals and personal development plans Act to safeguard vulnerable children and adults in the community Report and escalate all incidents and near misses in accordance with Trust Policy