About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change?
We are seeking a Community Nursing Team Leader to work within the South Bedfordshire Locality.
Main duties of the job
You will be a strong leader, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services. You will be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We are seeking a Team Leader who will work closely with the Locality Manager and other professional leads within the service creating and running a community, multidisciplinary team in South Bedfordshire
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential.
Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Victoria Stone 07966991909
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Registered General Nurse Educated to degree level or equivalent Post-registration qualification SPQDN Nurse Prescriber Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills Demonstrable evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience in a community setting.
Experience Essential
Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working Demonstrate working within a multi-agency environment Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working. Demonstrate application of clinical governance Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice Understanding of National and Local issues that impact on the local population. Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care.
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills Experience of clinical leadership Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs. Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality. Demonstrate excellent communication skills using a variety techniques and strategies, i.e. email, documentation, active listening, verbal. Ability to disseminate complex sensitive information to others
Other Essential
ability to work alone Able to work to deadlines and under pressure Computer literate Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays). Ability to travel throughout locality and access to a vehicle for work purposes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Grove View Integrated Care Hub
Court Drive
DUNSTABLE
LU5 4JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)