Community Nursing Locality Lead

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that:
+ is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked 'Good' by the CQC;
+ is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community;
+ is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence;
+ offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more;
+ and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services?
Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you., 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.

Working for our organisation
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, with opportunities for CPD along the way.
+ The service provides round the clock services to the community across different localities and as a result, the ability to work unsocial hours, where required for service needs, is expected
So what are you waiting for? We can't wait to hear from you, and look forward to receiving your application.
The small print
+ Informal visits can be arranged on request.
+ We will always appoint the best person for the job, but applications are particularly welcome from candidates from BAME groups which are underrepresented in our service.
+ We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and our Scottish Widows group personal pension.
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., + 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 team's 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.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 week of the closing date; no discourtesy is intended in not contacting you if your application is rejected.
When completing your application, please include the email addresses and contact telephone numbers for your referees; your referees should be your line managers / course tutors for the last 3 years.
MCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace and values diversity of all people. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind and wish to provide our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At the heart of our values, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect and provide a workplace where people feel they belong.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MCH. We are positive about disability and we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria as specified in the job description. We are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the interview and selection process and through their employee journey.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

+ 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 experience 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.