District Nurse Team Lead; Grade 6

The District Nurse Team Lead will provide professional leadership and be accountable for the management of a team of community nurses/support staff. They will work with the Operational lead and their deputy to co-ordinate a range of multi-disciplinary services which will assist in the provision of safe, effective and high-quality care to patients. This role involves the operational management of services/community-based teams, including resource management and an awareness of budgetary constraints as well as the reviewing of clinical standards and the continuous development of evidence-based practice in the care of patients in the community.

The post holder will be expected to play a proactive role in developing the relevant services through contribution to overall service strategy.

Hours 37.5 pw - Applicants must have flexibility to work shifts over a 7 day week

Criteria Essentially you will be a Registered Nurse with District Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (DNSPQ) or equivalent. You will hold the Independent Prescribing award V300 and be educated to degree level 6. A minimum of three years practice experience as well as being a practice supervisor/assessor. Own transport is essential.

• The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC and Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.
• You will make significant contribution to service direction by demonstrating vision and ability to assist in the direction and leadership of their team in an effective and efficient way.
• You will balance clinical/managerial responsibilities, adopting a management style/structure which proves to be effective in performing both aspects of the role.
• Keeping fully up to date in developments within your own professional discipline and will share clinical knowledge/experience to improve nursing care, acting as a role model and thought leader for professional practice.
• Maintaining a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.

• Demonstrating excellent clinical judgement promoting a culture of holistic patient care through defining, setting and maintaining appropriate clinical standards.
• You will be responsible for demonstrating improvements and innovations in nursing practice brought about by undertaking nursing audits and research and by adopting appropriate evidence-based research findings.
• You will develop, monitor and review key performance indicators for service area.

• You will be responsible for building team commitment and coherence. They will build on existing team spirit by demonstrating the ability to inspire, motivate and lead.
• The post holder will ensure that all team members understand the service objectives and their roles and responsibilities in achieving these.
• You will develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and will encourage cross boundary working.

• You will work closely with the Divisional Management Team to meet the strategic objectives. This will involve collating, producing and presenting information and reports in a timely and appropriate manner.
• The post holder will be aware of the need to ensure cost effective and efficient use of resources working closely with the Divisional Management Team to achieve cost effective deployment of staff - matching skill mix to service need, engendering flexibility of working practices.
• You will play a key role in recruitment and retention of staff, manage all relevant Human Resource procedures fairly and effectively and develop long…