The District Nursing Team Leader will lead a team of Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers and their deployment in the delivery of a clinically effective District Nursing Service. The post holder will be responsible for the pro-active case management of a wide range of patients, many of whom have chronic conditions with complex needs. This post holder will be accountable to the Health Board (via the Nurse Director) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to provide safe, high-quality care to patients by implementation of policies, standards, and guidance produced both nationally and locally. These will include from NMC, Welsh Government, Powys Teaching Health Board, and others.
Main duties of the job
The person appointed will be expected to undertake a range of duties to include:
1. Leadership and Management
2. Quality, Safety and Effectiveness
3. Nursing Workforce Development and Team Working
4. Physical Skills
5. Physical Effort
6. Working Conditions
7. Performance Appraisal
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences, and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
* Degree/Diploma in Nursing or health-related subject
* Post registration District Nursing Qualification (BSC in relevant subject)
* Management/ Leadership Qualification or equivalent Preparation/experience
* Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
* Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
* High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
Desirable
* Independent Prescribing Qualification
* MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
* Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
* Experience of proactive caseload management of a wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
* Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
* Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
* Effective multi-agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
* Demonstrable ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
* Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
* Ability to critically review Concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
* Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
* Ability to implement change effectively
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
* Can demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential
* Proven ability to work under time constraints
* Resilience
* Confident and Professional Appearance
* Ability to travel within the role
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Victoria Memorial Hospital
Salop Road
Welshpool
SY21 7DU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
070-NMR199-1224
#J-18808-Ljbffr