District Nurse Team Leader

We are looking for a District Nurse who possess experience of working within the community setting, you will have a broad set of clinical skills and the ability to provide supportive leadership and operational management to the wider community nurse team. This role will require you to have overall responsibility for the caseloads within Northwich VIN DN Team to ensure that high quality, efficient and safe care is provided.
You will report into the respective Community Operational Manager who will support and guide you through regular 1-1 meetings. This role will also give you experience of working with our partners within the wider Integrated Care System.
We are looking for caring, understanding, enthusiastic and flexible leader who possesses the clinical, leadership and digital skills to promote quality improvement for a local population.
In return you will benefit from a structured and robust induction package and the development of competencies within a very supportive team. You will also have an allocated mentor to work alongside you during the induction and probation process., 1. To lead others from a base of clinical credibility in order to model and facilitate improved practice and partnerships.
2. To demonstrate positive leadership skills identifying and prioritising the workload to ensure a safe operational system, referring to Clinical Services Manager as necessary.
3. To make a proactive contribution to the future development of the community nursing service.
4. To support the Clinical Services Manager in the effective management of financial budgets.
5. To respond promptly to any incident or risk relating to patients, self or staff within the team which occur whilst on duty and ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the incident/risk in line with Trust policy. This includes the investigation of all incidents and formulation of action plans to ensure that identified issues/risks are addressed.
6. To monitor and manage team members sickness in line with Trust absence management policy, and record on the recognised Trust system.
7. Liaise with DN Team leaders within a Locality, to co-ordinate cover for colleague's caseloads in their absence. To manage all annual leave requirements within the team, ensuring service delivery is maintained throughout the year.
8. Under guidance from the Clinical Service Manager lead on the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.
9. Work with the Clinical Service Manager to ensure efficient and effective use of the workforce, implementing skill mix and staff deployment changes as appropriate to meet the changing needs/demands of patients.
10. Be responsible for ensuring all team members are up to date with statutory and clinical training, keeping an accurate training record for the team
11. Manage the day to day on going delivery and development of the service ensuring delivery of a service that is responsive, high quality, efficient which meets contractual obligations.
12. To have responsibility for appraisals/ PDP within the team in line with Trust policy and ensure the training and development needs of staff are identified including Statutory and Mandatory training
13. To support the Clinical Service Manager in ensuring the high performance of the team and individuals within it to address any capability issues, in line with Trust policy,
14. To be responsible for the cascading of information relevant to team members and the implementation and chairing of regular team meetings.
15. Ensure that all team members have opportunity to receive clinical supervision and to provide regular mentorship and coaching to staff across the community nursing teams.
16. Assess, plan and implement a programme of care to meet the patient's physical, social, emotional and environmental needs evaluating care at regular intervals, encompassing a rehabilitative/self-care approach where necessary.
17. To facilitate attendance and representation at multi-disciplinary meetings in order to work in collaboration with the wider primary health care team, acting as case manager/care coordinator where appropriate
18. Promote clinical excellence by ensuring an evidenced based approach to care complying with the agreed Trust policies and procedures and maintaining own clinical competencies within a clinical leadership role.
19. To participate in the planning and implementation of complex care packages in the community, liaising with multi agency professionals to explore all options and care pathways.
20. To lead the team in the management of long term conditions, end of life care and specialist nursing skills including leg assessment and management for patients identified within in the service specification.
21. To lead the team in raising awareness of policies and procedures of the Trust and ensuring compliance in line with scope of professional practice.
22. To work in partnership with General Practitioners, Primary Health Care team members and other stakeholders, liaising with Clinical Service Manager as appropriate.
23. To have knowledge of and be able to effectively use/refer to local services and resources to contribute to the delivery of effective patient care as appropriate.
24. To influence, support and take an active role in Public Health/ Self-care of the individual and community.
25. Work with the Clinical Service Manager to ensure that staff are working to the competency framework in order to identify personal and professional capability to aid with succession planning.
26. To engage in and influence professional meetings and case conferences to ensure appropriate attendance and dissemination of information as deemed necessary.
27. Participate fully in the Nurse Prescribing initiative ensuring assessment of prescribing need is evidence based and cost effective and adheres to Trust prescribing formulary.
28. To refer and participate in the decision making process in cases of Safeguarding and liaise with other disciplines and agencies as appropriate, in line with Trust policy.
29. Accurately record and maintain all patient contacts in line with Trust and NMC policy.
GOVERNANCE
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
Ensure a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns., Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in KSF/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.
This job description is an outline of the role and function. It is not intended to describe all specific tasks.
All staff at MCHFT have a responsibility to:
+ Maintain active registration status
+ Always act in accordance with professional Codes of Conduct and guiding documents
+ Where applicable, always act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers,
+ Maintain up to date skills and knowledge
+ Maintain an awareness of patient led service issues
+ Maintain a professional/personal portfolio
+ Adhere to all Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.
+ Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance
+ Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staff are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices, protocols or advice.
+ Ensure they work in accordance with local procedures and report any issues which they consider to be a risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.
+ Act in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours
+ Where applicable to participate in and provide data on the efficacy of treatment and specialties
Key Messages

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.


• We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.


• All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.


• Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviours and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.


• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.


• Appointments are subject to a 6 month probationary period.


• LED Doctors are subject to a 3 month probationary period.


• Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.


• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done through installment from your payroll.


• We do not reimburse any travel to interview expenses.


• Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. It is your responsibility to assess the potential impact that the post may have on your NHS Pension arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions


• International applicants can find guidance here: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/work-us/international-candidate-guidance
  
  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

This is a permanent, full time post working with the VIN Team based at Verdin House Victoria Infirmary, leading our amazing caring compassionate team within the wider Northwich Care Community.
Our ethos is making every contact count supporting the "Right Professional, Right Place, Right Time and Right Skill" approach to patient care. As a result of this you will empower our patients and your team to be the very best that they can be in order to provide a high-quality service and positive patient experience. We pride ourselves in a truly integrated approach and value every member of the MDT.
Northwich Care Community is a friendly, supportive and collaborative team we have an open mindset and every member of the team counts!! We can offer regular 1 to 1s, access to leadership support and opportunities for ongoing training to support your personal and professional development. If this fits with what you are looking for we look forward to hearing from you soon.