Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is an integrated community and acute trust providing a seamless service to residents of the borough
We are committed to delivering best quality care to our patients closer to home which was reflected by a rating of 'Good' from the Care Quality Commission
Main duties of the job
We currently have opportunities for Community Band 6 nurses to join our team, working in the London Borough of Lewisham. We cover all areas of the Lewisham Borough and the role could be based in any one of our 4 neighbourhoods.
You might already be a band 6 looking for your next role, or an experienced band 5 nurse with hospital or community experience looking to develop your skills and knowledge. Either way we can support you with a robust training package which will give you the skills you need to succeed.
The successful candidate will be experienced in caring for patients with a variety of long term conditions and, with a desire to develop their leadership skills. Applicants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and evidence-based practice to community care.
The aim of our service is to enable patients to stay at home longer, and leave hospitals faster, maximising their potential for independence and wellbeing.
As no two days are the same in the community, you will be working with a large degree of autonomy and accountability, with the care you are giving makes a real difference to your patients and those important to them.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be accountable and responsible for the management of a district nursing team and the delegation of workload as appropriate
To supervise a skill mix team of nurses, assistant practitioners & health care support workers to ensure
To manage the capacity and demand of the workload efficiently, economically and escalate any concerns appropriately
To act as a role model and motivate team members
To facilitate future learning for staff and students
To prioritise and assist in the investigate and manage of complaints according to Trust policy
To maintain accurate and complete records of activities and communications relating to patients in a timely manner in line with Trust and NMC standards for record keeping
To actively participate in the recruitment and selection process
To ensure all new staff, temporary staff and student nurses are inducted and orientated appropriately
To contribute to any audits/research/benchmarking as required
To record all 1-1 meetings and communication regarding staff management and performance ensuring HR support where necessary
To communicate clear expectations to staff & colleagues, manage performance and champion change to create an environment where the courage to speak out is welcomed and encouraged.
To manage staff absences and conduct return to work interviews escalating all performance concerns in line with Trust HR policies and procedures
To ensure that all staff are up-to-date with mandatory and statutory training, appraisals and personal development plans
Act to safeguard vulnerable children and adults in the community
Report and escalate all incidents and near misses in accordance with Trust Policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be accountable and responsible for the management of a district nursing team and the delegation of workload as appropriate
To supervise a skill mix team of nurses, assistant practitioners & health care support workers to ensure
To manage the capacity and demand of the workload efficiently, economically and escalate any concerns appropriately
To act as a role model and motivate team members
To facilitate future learning for staff and students
To prioritise and assist in the investigate and manage of complaints according to Trust policy
To maintain accurate and complete records of activities and communications relating to patients in a timely manner in line with Trust and NMC standards for record keeping
To actively participate in the recruitment and selection process
To ensure all new staff, temporary staff and student nurses are inducted and orientated appropriately
To contribute to any audits/research/benchmarking as required
To record all 1-1 meetings and communication regarding staff management and performance ensuring HR support where necessary
To communicate clear expectations to staff & colleagues, manage performance and champion change to create an environment where the courage to speak out is welcomed and encouraged.
To manage staff absences and conduct return to work interviews escalating all performance concerns in line with Trust HR policies and procedures
To ensure that all staff are up-to-date with mandatory and statutory training, appraisals and personal development plans
Act to safeguard vulnerable children and adults in the community
Report and escalate all incidents and near misses in accordance with Trust Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Adult
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Recognised teaching and mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Registered Nurse Prescriber or Prescribing qualification
- Educated to Degree level or Equivalent (for example, District Nursing, Practice Nursing, Long Term Conditions, Advanced Nursing Assessments)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of managing people
- Experience of working in partnership with other professionals to enhance the patient experience
- Experience of service development and undertaking clinical audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient pathways and the ability to maintain focus on the service user
- Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of how to manage budgets and resources
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, standards of conduct and ethics and its application to nursing practice
- Understands diversity and values differences and observes equal of opportunities guidelines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills to deliver results through others
- Possesses self-management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise the district nursing caseload as well as own workload
- Demonstrates proficiency in information management and technology including the use of RiO, Microsoft Office and other software used by the Trust
- Advocates for patients for a seamless journey through the various pathways in Health & Social Care
- Accurately records all intervention and decisions around patient care within Trust's timeframes
- Responds to complaints and incidents in a way that encourages reflection on own and team performance to improve practice
- Respects the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues; demonstrating non-discriminating practice in all aspects of work
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Adult
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Recognised teaching and mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Registered Nurse Prescriber or Prescribing qualification
- Educated to Degree level or Equivalent (for example, District Nursing, Practice Nursing, Long Term Conditions, Advanced Nursing Assessments)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of managing people
- Experience of working in partnership with other professionals to enhance the patient experience
- Experience of service development and undertaking clinical audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient pathways and the ability to maintain focus on the service user
- Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of how to manage budgets and resources
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, standards of conduct and ethics and its application to nursing practice
- Understands diversity and values differences and observes equal of opportunities guidelines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills to deliver results through others
- Possesses self-management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise the district nursing caseload as well as own workload
- Demonstrates proficiency in information management and technology including the use of RiO, Microsoft Office and other software used by the Trust
- Advocates for patients for a seamless journey through the various pathways in Health & Social Care
- Accurately records all intervention and decisions around patient care within Trust's timeframes
- Responds to complaints and incidents in a way that encourages reflection on own and team performance to improve practice
- Respects the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues; demonstrating non-discriminating practice in all aspects of work
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).
