Job summary
- Are you an experienced community / district nurse?
- Are you a compassionate and inclusive leader?
- Do you have a knowledge and understanding of coaching processes?
- Do you have experience and understanding of multi-disciplinary working?
If you answered yes, we have the perfect role for you!
We are actively recruiting for an experienced Band 7 Community Nursing Locality Lead to join our Community Nursing Service in Medway. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and experienced community nurse with experience of clinical leadership and management, to enhance and support development of our nursing teams to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the day to day running of the community nursing teams to deliver high standards and in line with national and local policy, within a locality. The post holder will lead the teams in monitoring and improving standards of care and assist the overall development of the Community Nursing Service.
To provide managerial and clinical leadership to community nursing and act as an effective role model within the service and wider organisation. This role will undertake clinical duties as an expert practitioner and to provide active community nursing care, maintaining clinical skills and demonstrating quality outcomes.
The Community Nursing locality lead will be proactive in promoting a positive image of Community Nursing, working closely with the organisation, integrated teams to build effective collaborative relationships with the PCN in which they work, including with GPs, social care and voluntary agencies.
You will lead, manage and motivate teams by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels.
About us
So what else?
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
Informal visits can be arranged on request.
We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
- To support teams with the day to day operational and function of the neighbourhood nursing teams, identifying and managing any risks with the support / direction of the Clinical Lead and Head of Service.
- To support and develop neighbourhood nurses to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families, and teams to be able to function optimally and as self-sufficiently as possible which, prevents inappropriate or unscheduled hospital admissions and facilitates timely discharge.
- Supporting holistic assessments and engagement with patients and families in education to support self-care where appropriate.
- To ensure the neighbourhood nursing teams deliver services in line with national & local policies providing holistic, patient centred, high quality evidenced based care to our local population.
- To maintain clinical competence and credibility to enable provision of both professional and clinical supervision, skill development and provide support to the neighbourhood nursing teams as required.
- This role will be responsible for all aspects of the leadership, development and management of the designated teams in the locality.
- Develop teams and capacity through removing blocks and barriers that impact negatively on enabling teams time to care.
- The Neighbourhood Locality Lead will be proactive in promoting a positive image of Neighbourhood Nursing, working closely with the organisation, integrated teams to build effective collaborative relationships with the PCN in which they work, including with GPs, social care and voluntary agencies.
- Escalating appropriately risks to service provision, staff and patients.
- Be accountable to the clinical lead for teams performance and quality of care of service delivery.
- To effectively lead, manage and motivate teams by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
- To support teams with the day to day operational and function of the neighbourhood nursing teams, identifying and managing any risks with the support / direction of the Clinical Lead and Head of Service.
- To support and develop neighbourhood nurses to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families, and teams to be able to function optimally and as self-sufficiently as possible which, prevents inappropriate or unscheduled hospital admissions and facilitates timely discharge.
- Supporting holistic assessments and engagement with patients and families in education to support self-care where appropriate.
- To ensure the neighbourhood nursing teams deliver services in line with national & local policies providing holistic, patient centred, high quality evidenced based care to our local population.
- To maintain clinical competence and credibility to enable provision of both professional and clinical supervision, skill development and provide support to the neighbourhood nursing teams as required.
- This role will be responsible for all aspects of the leadership, development and management of the designated teams in the locality.
- Develop teams and capacity through removing blocks and barriers that impact negatively on enabling teams time to care.
- The Neighbourhood Locality Lead will be proactive in promoting a positive image of Neighbourhood Nursing, working closely with the organisation, integrated teams to build effective collaborative relationships with the PCN in which they work, including with GPs, social care and voluntary agencies.
- Escalating appropriately risks to service provision, staff and patients.
- Be accountable to the clinical lead for teams performance and quality of care of service delivery.
- To effectively lead, manage and motivate teams by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Adult nursing degree and NMC registration
- Has knowledge and understanding of coaching processes as well as the variety of styles, skills and techniques that are appropriate to the context in which the coaching takes place, i.e. persuasion, motivation and reassurance
- Experience of working with multiple organisations and voluntary sector
- Knowledge of Solution Driven Method of Interaction
- Is an experienced practitioner able to undertake and support staff in the workplace with complex clinical decision making.
- Mentorship qualification
- Experience of managing conflict resolution and working with teams to optimise performance.
- Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber
Responsibility for human resources
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing teams.
MCH values
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values
Person Specification
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Adult nursing degree and NMC registration
- Has knowledge and understanding of coaching processes as well as the variety of styles, skills and techniques that are appropriate to the context in which the coaching takes place, i.e. persuasion, motivation and reassurance
- Experience of working with multiple organisations and voluntary sector
- Knowledge of Solution Driven Method of Interaction
- Is an experienced practitioner able to undertake and support staff in the workplace with complex clinical decision making.
- Mentorship qualification
- Experience of managing conflict resolution and working with teams to optimise performance.
- Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber
Responsibility for human resources
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing teams.
MCH values
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
