Job summary
The post holder will ensure the provision of cost effective, efficient and appropriate high-quality care within their District Nursing Team. They are responsible for ensuring the quality of the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance within the team. The deputy community nurse team leader will assist in leading a nursing team within an identifiable area alongside the team leader. They will support the professional and clinical development of team members, promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model.
The post holder will deputise in the absence of the team leader.
They will ensure that together with their team members that they act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other relevant policies.
This post is open to applicants as a development opportunity. Completion of or working towards SPQ qualification at the point of application is desirable.
Condition of appointment will be dependant upon completion of the SPQ qualification within an agreed time frame.
Main duties of the job
Assess, develop and implement nursing care plans with patients
Provide expert clinical advice and support to patients and team members
To participate in audits
To provide day-to-day line and operational management for a team of registered and unregistered nurses in the absence of the team leader.
To prioritise their own workload and the work of the team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Other
Essential
1. ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
2. Ability to self direct and work autonomously
3. Flexible to meet the needs of the service
4. Ability to make decisions in stressful or pressurised situations
Knowledge
Essential
5. Effects of clinical governance on practice
6. Experience of or participation in audit
7. Knowledge of health & safety at work
8. Knowledge of continuing care
9. Knowledge or participation in sickness management
Skills
Essential
10. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
11. Able to lead and supervise a team of nurses at a junior level
12. Able to present information effectively to individuals and groups
13. Able to perform and demonstrate expanded clinical skills (catheterisation, removal of sutures etc.)
Desirable
14. IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
15. NMC Registered Nurse & currently registered with the NMC
16. District nursing qualification or working towards
17. Evidence of post registration and portfolio development
18. Diploma level education or above
Desirable
19. SPQ Qualification
20. Specialist Clinical Training
21. Management Qualification
22. Experience in continuing healthcare
Experience
Essential
23. Relevant experience at band 5 level
24. Caseload Management
25. Staff caseload supervision
26. Evidence of team leading and working as part of an MDT
27. Evidence of leading change or new initiatives
28. Evidence of supervision and development of junior staff
Desirable
29. Involved in undertaking a TNA