Job summary
The Deputy District Nurse Team Leader is responsible for the clinical leadership and management of a geographical caseload. This would include the holistic assessment of a patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of evidence care.
Our priorities within the team focus on:
- Caring with humanity, dignity, kindness and compassion
- Providing safe, effective, harm-free care
- Listening to patients and carers and improving the way we work
- Developing confident, ambitious, inspirational leaders
- Working within the community resource team and industry partners for the benefit of patients and the population
- A questioning, analytical, empowered Nursing and Midwifery workforce
The post holder will participate in the delivery of skilled, autonomous nursing care to patients within their own home. Duties include palliative care support and assessment, care at the end of life, supporting and assessing individuals and carers with long-term health conditions, promotion of self-management skills and wound care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the Team leader in the day to day management of multidisciplinary/multiagency packages of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex and palliative care needs. Assisting the Team Leader in the requirements of the nursing team by utilising effective management and leadership skills.
Responsible for the delegation of clinical nursing activities to appropriately skilled members of the community nursing team, ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population.
Responsible for the delegation of clinical nursing activities to appropriately skilled team members, ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population.
Responsible for prioritising delegated home visits according to the patients clinical need and geographical location.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder must be a Registered Nurse and hold, or be working towards, the Diploma/Degree/Masters in Community Health Studies (District Nursing) and be a registered Nurse Prescriber.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder must be a Registered Nurse and hold, or be working towards, the Diploma/Degree/Masters in Community Health Studies (District Nursing) and be a registered Nurse Prescriber.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with NMC as Registered Nurse
- Post registration District Nursing qualification (BSC in relevant subject)
- Experience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Management / Leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users' care
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate PTHB values
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in assessing, plannin, implementing and evaluating patient care.
Other
Essential
- Ability to be flexible in order to meet service needs and be able to travel within the role.
Aptitudes & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to encourage and motivate team members with good use of communication skills.
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers.
- Demonstrate ability & track record of acting with care,compassion, promotingdignity/respect. Role modelling highest standard of professionalism.
- Knowledge/skills to manage patients with complex needs and the ability to implement effective change.
- High level knowledge regarding NMC code of conduct, proven ability to work under time constraints in often complex situations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with NMC as Registered Nurse
- Post registration District Nursing qualification (BSC in relevant subject)
- Experience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Management / Leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users' care
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate PTHB values
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in assessing, plannin, implementing and evaluating patient care.
Other
Essential
- Ability to be flexible in order to meet service needs and be able to travel within the role.
Aptitudes & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to encourage and motivate team members with good use of communication skills.
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers.
- Demonstrate ability & track record of acting with care,compassion, promotingdignity/respect. Role modelling highest standard of professionalism.
- Knowledge/skills to manage patients with complex needs and the ability to implement effective change.
- High level knowledge regarding NMC code of conduct, proven ability to work under time constraints in often complex situations.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
