The closing date is 13th Jan 2025
Job summary
South Somerset Community Nursing Team are looking to recruit a Band 6 Team Leader for a 12 month secondment, to manage a team of Band 5s, 4s and 3s working alongside another experienced Band 6 Team Leader. You will be responsible for taking on a clinical caseload of complex patients. Main duties, tasks & skills required
The Band 6 role in District Nursing involves a ratio of 20% management and 80% clinical. The Band 6 does take a caseload. They are also responsible for supervisions, career conversations while managing the team and also helping to run the hub. They are expected to work shift patterns between 8am and 10pm and while being clinical, they are responsible for complex patient care and supporting the team of staff. It can be a challenging role but also very rewarding. You will work alongside another Band 6 and share duties required to support and manage the Band 5s, Band 4 and Band 3s. You are overseen by a senior District Nurse Manager. We are part of a neighbourhood and work closely with Community Nursing Teams across South Somerset. We care for housebound patients within Yeovil, Wincanton plus surrounding villages. About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will enjoy these perks whilst being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone! Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Appropriately registered with the Professional body as per post requirements Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training Leadership/management programme or prepared to undertake a course Desirable
Non-Medical Prescriber Coaching and/or mentorship training. Experience
Essential
Substantial experience in the required setting Demonstrate clinical and managerial leadership ability Experience of working in multi-agency Ability to undertake the higher level clinical skills required for the specialist area Desirable
Experience of mentoring Additional Criteria
Essential
For a full list of Additional Criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Desirable
For a full list of Additional Criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 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. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Hayley Stainton & Rachel Mather Hayley.stainton@somersetft.nhs.uk 07733301069 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 6 Salary
£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time Reference number
184-OL-BL-1607 Job locations
Magnolia House 56 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BN
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Job summary
South Somerset Community Nursing Team are looking to recruit a Band 6 Team Leader for a 12 month secondment, to manage a team of Band 5s, 4s and 3s working alongside another experienced Band 6 Team Leader. You will be responsible for taking on a clinical caseload of complex patients. Main duties, tasks & skills required
The Band 6 role in District Nursing involves a ratio of 20% management and 80% clinical. The Band 6 does take a caseload. They are also responsible for supervisions, career conversations while managing the team and also helping to run the hub. They are expected to work shift patterns between 8am and 10pm and while being clinical, they are responsible for complex patient care and supporting the team of staff. It can be a challenging role but also very rewarding. You will work alongside another Band 6 and share duties required to support and manage the Band 5s, Band 4 and Band 3s. You are overseen by a senior District Nurse Manager. We are part of a neighbourhood and work closely with Community Nursing Teams across South Somerset. We care for housebound patients within Yeovil, Wincanton plus surrounding villages. About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will enjoy these perks whilst being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone! Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Appropriately registered with the Professional body as per post requirements Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training Leadership/management programme or prepared to undertake a course Desirable
Non-Medical Prescriber Coaching and/or mentorship training. Experience
Essential
Substantial experience in the required setting Demonstrate clinical and managerial leadership ability Experience of working in multi-agency Ability to undertake the higher level clinical skills required for the specialist area Desirable
Experience of mentoring Additional Criteria
Essential
For a full list of Additional Criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Desirable
For a full list of Additional Criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 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. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Hayley Stainton & Rachel Mather Hayley.stainton@somersetft.nhs.uk 07733301069 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 6 Salary
£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time Reference number
184-OL-BL-1607 Job locations
Magnolia House 56 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BN
#J-18808-Ljbffr
