District Nursing Team Leader

The District Nursing Team Leader will lead a team of Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers and their deployment in the delivery of a clinically effective District Nursing Service. The post holder will be responsible for the pro-active case management of a wide range of patients many of whom have Chronic Conditions with complex needs.This post holder will be accountable to the Health Board (via the NurseDirector) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to provide safe, high quality care to patients by implementation of policies/ standards and guidance produced both national and locally. These will include from NMC, Welsh Government, Powys Teaching Health Board, and others.

Main duties of the job

The person appointed will be expected to undertake a range of duties toinclude:

Leadership and Management

Quality, Safety and Effectiveness

Nursing Workforce Development and Team Working

Physical Skills

Physical Effort

Working Conditions

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: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

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 Qualifications and Knowledge

• Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing or health related subject
• Post registration District Nursing Qualification (BSC in relevant subject)
• Management/ Leadership Qualification or equivalent Preparation/experience
• Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
• Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
• High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Experience

• Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
• Experience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with Chronic Conditions

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
• Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
• Demonstrable ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
• Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
• Ability to critically review Concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
• Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
• Ability to implement change effectively
• Ability to speak Welsh

Values Other

• Proven ability to work under time constraints
• Resilience
• Confident and Professional Appearance
• Ability to travel within the role

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.

£48,527 to £55,532 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)