Job summary

Are you looking for opportunities to develop your leadership skills in your career and be part of a unique and dynamic Community Nursing Teams within Brent community nursing?

The Community Nursing Teams in Brent are seeking Band 7 District Nurse Team Leaders responsible for providing clinical leadership in the delivery of high-quality care for the patients in the community setting and the day to day management of individuals within a team. Post is fixed term for 9 months to 1 year.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the day to day running of the District Nursing team to high standards within a locality. The post holder leads the team in monitoring and improving standards of care and assists the overall development of the adult nursing service.

To provide managerial and clinical leadership to community nursing & Allied health professional staffs, and act as an effective role model for multidisciplinary staff members and other team members.

The post holder to undertake 50 % of the time on clinical role as an expert practitioner and to provide active specialist District nursing care, maintaining clinical skills and demonstrating quality outcomes.

To ensure patient safety and clinical effectiveness, providing expert evidence based clinical advice and support to all staff within the locality.

To coordinate and monitor the delivery of high-quality nursing care that, where possible, meets identified patient need, supports the aims and objectives of the healthcare team, and remains within the boundaries of available resource.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage care of patients referred by the group of General Practitioners (GPs) aligned to the service, with the aim of preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, in line with the commissioners This includes on-going support and expertise through comprehensive assessments, individualised care plans, delivery, evaluation, and coordination of care between other agencies involved in the patients care.

Communicate with GPs, participating in regular meetings and keeping GPs informed of patients development. Works closely with GPs to plan care and plan advanced treatment that reduces the risk of inappropriate hospitals admissions

Demonstrate and maintain clinical credibility through the provision of high standards on clinical care using current evidence-based practice. Apply clinical leadership to continuously review and change practice demonstrating good and efficient clinical care

Work with the Clinical Development lead to organise and develop training programmers for District Nurses

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level registration
• 3-year District Nursing experience at band 6 level
• District Nurse/Teaching qualification
• Nurse prescribing appropriate to role
• Evidence of continued professional development, with courses relevant to area of work
• Relevant specialist courses
• Evidence of team management

Desirable

• Management qualification/ or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of working towards degree

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

824-ONW-6608-A