Job summary
The District Nurse Team Leader carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the standards of care provided to patients on their caseload.
They will be responsible for overseeing the clinical leadership, development and direction of the nursing team. This will include the operational management of the caseload, nursing team and allocated resources.
There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work and an ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
The post holder will work predominantly work day shifts for management but will have to be able to work night shifts also for supervision.
Main duties of the job
There are multiple demands in this exciting role due to the challenging nature of providing care for patients outside of the hospital environment and within the overnight service. The post-holder will however find themselves well supported by a very friendly and enthusiastic team of staff.
The post will be based across 2 sites within CTMUHB , although you could be asked to work across the service as needed.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The District Nurse Team Leader carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the standards of care provided to patients on their caseload.
They will be responsible for overseeing the clinical leadership, development and direction of the nursing team within the overnight service. This will include the operational management of the caseload, nursing team and allocated resources.
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 in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
The District Nurse Team Leader carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the standards of care provided to patients on their caseload.
They will be responsible for overseeing the clinical leadership, development and direction of the nursing team within the overnight service. This will include the operational management of the caseload, nursing team and allocated resources.
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 in Trac
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6 District Nurse or above
Desirable
- Experience of working within health and social service systems
Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC Registration
- Degree in CHS [District Nursing] Specialist Practitioner DN or equivalent knowledge, training or experience.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6 District Nurse or above
Desirable
- Experience of working within health and social service systems
Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC Registration
- Degree in CHS [District Nursing] Specialist Practitioner DN or equivalent knowledge, training or experience.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
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).
