We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Deputy Community Team Lead to our Community Nurse Specialist team. The role is based within Yeovil and covers the South Somerset area.
As our Deputy Community Team Lead, you will support with the day-to-day management of the team. You will also undertake the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care for patients, with advanced, progressive life limiting disease.
You will join us on a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £47,095.95 per annum plus 30% Unsocial Hours Enhancement on Saturdays and 60% on Sunday & bank holidays.
This role requires working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis; therefore, flexibility and teamwork are crucial in providing this service.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the countywide community team lead, your day to day work will include: Managing aspects of the service, including clinical assessments, triaging, care planning, clinical supervision, mentoring, and assessing workload/service activity. Assessing the needs of the patients and families on caseloads and coordinating appropriately. Acting as a role model, leading and engaging the team through change and development. Assessing patient needs, identifying their goals and working with the patient and family towards achieving them. Making referrals to the multi-disciplinary team and work collaboratively with a wide range of community-based services. About us
Be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match. Holiday entitlement
33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time) Recognise continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice Ability to buy and sell annual leave NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme* Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution. Employee Assistance Programme
Award-winning programme for you and your family offering: Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance Counselling and support Legal, financial, and medical information and advice Additional Benefits
Life assurance cover Health Cash Plans Blue Discount Light Card Enhanced parental leave* Excellent learning and development opportunities Free on-site parking in Yeovil and Taunton Volunteering and fundraising opportunities *Eligibility criteria applies Job responsibilities
Responsibilities Based in the Clinical Nurse Specialist team, you will have a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities. Supporting the Lead Nurse with the day-to-day management of the service, deputising in their absence. Managing the service efficiently and effectively. This can include clinical assessments, triaging, care planning, clinical supervision, mentoring, and assessing workload/service activity. A corporate caseload management framework is required. Completing the rota for the team, ensuring adequate cover & skill mix. Assessing the needs of the patients and families on caseloads and coordinating appropriately. Undertaking appraisals of team members as directed by the Lead Nurse. Supporting with staff members' revalidation as a requirement for practice and maintaining NMC registration. Providing supervision to the team, e.g. 1:1 sessions with line manager, clinical supervision, group/peer supervision. Attending internal and external meetings as a representative of St Margarets Hospice Care, as directed by the Lead Nurse Community Services. This will involve cross county working. Acting as a role model to the community team, providing both clinical and leadership responsibilities. Leading and engaging the team through change and development. Identifying areas of learning and utilising training opportunities. Keeping updated with organisational policies and procedures. Undertaking the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high standard of specialist palliative and supportive care. Acting as a specialist practitioner, managing a caseload of patients with advanced, progressive life limiting diseases. Establishing effective working relationships with wider multi-disciplinary teams. Acting as a resource for professionals and non-professionals involved in palliative care within the community. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Registered Nurse RN1 Degree level or equivalent study in related subject, such as acute oncology, palliative care, chronic conditions management (or willing to work towards) Post registration qualification or experience in palliative care/oncology or related subject Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards Evidence of leading a team at a senior level Clinical Examination Skills for Advanced Practice Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Calm and objective Assertive, confident yet approachable Personally and professionally mature Recognises own limitations Ability to lead and influence change N/A Working with others
Recent leadership and management experience. Experience of multi-professional working. N/A Outcome and Results
Relevant post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care or relevant specialty. In-depth specialist experience in care of patients with complex needs. Computer literate, able to use word documents, database and e-mail communication. Experience of mentorship and teaching. Experience of community nursing. Understanding and commitment to audit and research. Excellent presentation and report writing skills. Knowledge of End-of-Life Care tools and their application in practice. Leading in your area
Able to prioritise and manage caseload effectively. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision, managing time, work commitments and priorities. Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing or conflicting priorities. Competence in the assessment and management of complex symptom control presentation. N/A Other Requirements
Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role. Flexible approach to working hours. N/A 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. £47,096 a year, 30% Unsocial Hours on Saturday and 60% on Sunday & bank holidays.
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Working closely with the countywide community team lead, your day to day work will include: Managing aspects of the service, including clinical assessments, triaging, care planning, clinical supervision, mentoring, and assessing workload/service activity. Assessing the needs of the patients and families on caseloads and coordinating appropriately. Acting as a role model, leading and engaging the team through change and development. Assessing patient needs, identifying their goals and working with the patient and family towards achieving them. Making referrals to the multi-disciplinary team and work collaboratively with a wide range of community-based services. About us
Be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match. Holiday entitlement
33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time) Recognise continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice Ability to buy and sell annual leave NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme* Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution. Employee Assistance Programme
Award-winning programme for you and your family offering: Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance Counselling and support Legal, financial, and medical information and advice Additional Benefits
Life assurance cover Health Cash Plans Blue Discount Light Card Enhanced parental leave* Excellent learning and development opportunities Free on-site parking in Yeovil and Taunton Volunteering and fundraising opportunities *Eligibility criteria applies Job responsibilities
Responsibilities Based in the Clinical Nurse Specialist team, you will have a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities. Supporting the Lead Nurse with the day-to-day management of the service, deputising in their absence. Managing the service efficiently and effectively. This can include clinical assessments, triaging, care planning, clinical supervision, mentoring, and assessing workload/service activity. A corporate caseload management framework is required. Completing the rota for the team, ensuring adequate cover & skill mix. Assessing the needs of the patients and families on caseloads and coordinating appropriately. Undertaking appraisals of team members as directed by the Lead Nurse. Supporting with staff members' revalidation as a requirement for practice and maintaining NMC registration. Providing supervision to the team, e.g. 1:1 sessions with line manager, clinical supervision, group/peer supervision. Attending internal and external meetings as a representative of St Margarets Hospice Care, as directed by the Lead Nurse Community Services. This will involve cross county working. Acting as a role model to the community team, providing both clinical and leadership responsibilities. Leading and engaging the team through change and development. Identifying areas of learning and utilising training opportunities. Keeping updated with organisational policies and procedures. Undertaking the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high standard of specialist palliative and supportive care. Acting as a specialist practitioner, managing a caseload of patients with advanced, progressive life limiting diseases. Establishing effective working relationships with wider multi-disciplinary teams. Acting as a resource for professionals and non-professionals involved in palliative care within the community. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Registered Nurse RN1 Degree level or equivalent study in related subject, such as acute oncology, palliative care, chronic conditions management (or willing to work towards) Post registration qualification or experience in palliative care/oncology or related subject Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards Evidence of leading a team at a senior level Clinical Examination Skills for Advanced Practice Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Calm and objective Assertive, confident yet approachable Personally and professionally mature Recognises own limitations Ability to lead and influence change N/A Working with others
Recent leadership and management experience. Experience of multi-professional working. N/A Outcome and Results
Relevant post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care or relevant specialty. In-depth specialist experience in care of patients with complex needs. Computer literate, able to use word documents, database and e-mail communication. Experience of mentorship and teaching. Experience of community nursing. Understanding and commitment to audit and research. Excellent presentation and report writing skills. Knowledge of End-of-Life Care tools and their application in practice. Leading in your area
Able to prioritise and manage caseload effectively. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision, managing time, work commitments and priorities. Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing or conflicting priorities. Competence in the assessment and management of complex symptom control presentation. N/A Other Requirements
Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role. Flexible approach to working hours. N/A 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. £47,096 a year, 30% Unsocial Hours on Saturday and 60% on Sunday & bank holidays.
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