Shift Lead-OOH

Position

Band 6 District Nurse – Out of Hours, Shift Lead

We are looking to appoint a Band 6 District Nurse into our friendly and supportive team. You must have effective communication and negotiation skills. As an advocate for our patients, you need to have the ability to inspire people at all levels. This post requires understanding the expanding role of community nursing and a commitment to taking it forward. You will need a sound understanding of the current primary care agenda, with excellent communication, leadership and decision‑making skills.

You will need to be innovative and able to work autonomously while promoting a positive and supportive learning environment for team members and students. This is an opportunity to develop leadership skills in supporting the team leader.

• Lead and supervise the Out of Hours District Nursing team, including junior staff and students.
• Operate within a 7-day service, including bank holidays and weekends.
• Act as an advocate for patients and promote a safe, caring and effective service.
• Inspire and support team members at all levels and contribute to ongoing development of the team.
• Support the team leader and contribute to service improvement in line with the primary care agenda.
• Utilise effective communication, time management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership and decision-making abilities; ability to work autonomously.
• Understanding of the expanding role of community nursing and commitment to its development.
• Sound understanding of the current primary care agenda.
• Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and solve problems.
• Experience in supervising junior staff and students.

We are committed to providing a world-class service and to being an inclusive employer where people feel a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from under-represented groups including ethnically diverse, disabled, LGBTQ+ groups and male or non-binary candidates to balance gender representation in nursing roles.

We are committed to home-life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

For further details or informal visits contact:

Name:
Sara Smith

Job title:

Out of Hours Team Lead
Email: dgft.c
Telephone:

If you would be interested in joining our District Nursing Teams and require more information or wish to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

dgft.c