Deputy Community Nursing Team Leader

The post holder will ensure the provision of cost effective, efficient and appropriate high-quality care within their District Nursing Team. They are responsible for ensuring the quality of the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance within the team. The deputy community nurse team leader will assist in leading a nursing team within an identifiable area alongside the team leader. They will support the professional and clinical development of team members, promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model.

The post holder will deputise in the absence of the team leader.

They will ensure that together with their team members that they act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other relevant policies.

This post is open to applicants as a development opportunity. Completion of or working towards SPQ qualification at the point of application is desirable.

Condition of appointment will be dependant upon completion of the SPQ qualification within an agreed time frame.

Main duties of the job

Assess, develop and implement nursing care plans with patients

Provide expert clinical advice and support to patients and team members

To participate in audits

To provide day-to-day line and operational management for a team of registered and unregistered nurses in the absence of the team leader.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.