Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated, proactive, and highly motivated District Nursing Team Manager to lead our Acton District Nursing/Community Nursing Team, supporting patients within the Acton quadrant of the Ealing Community Partners.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced clinical leader who is passionate about enhancing community health through the delivery of high-quality, integrated nursing care that improves patients' quality of life.
As part of our ambitious vision for integrated health and social care across Ealing, you'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team--including GPs, District Nurses, Social Workers, Rapid response team, Palliative care team, etc. --to provide holistic, patient-centred care within the Acton community.
Experience in a community or healthcare setting is essential, along with a commitment to collaborative, patient-focused care. If you are a compassionate, leader looking to make a meaningful impact on community health, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of integrated community care for Acton and building a career you can be proud of.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a team of skilled nurses, with a focus on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and promoting patient independence.
We're seeking someone with strong organizational and leadership abilities who can foster a positive, educational environment, support staff development, and uphold the highest standards of care in line with our values of
Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, and Caring .
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
1. Registered Adult Nurse
2. Extensive District Nursing experience
3. District Nurse/Teaching qualification
4. Evidence of continued professional development, with courses relevant to area of work
5. Relevant specialist courses
6. Management experience
Desirable
7. Non-Medical Prescribing
Experience & knowledge
Essential
8. Experienced mentor at pre and post registration level.
9. Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision.
10. Experience of dealing with challenging situations.
11. Understanding of financial and performance management
12. Ability to deal with conflict in a professional manner.
13. Critical analysis skills
14. Teaching, presentation and facilitation skills
15. Resource management skills
16. Ability to assess and deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Personal Qualities
Essential
17. Self-motivated
18. Well organised
19. Innovative and flexible