- CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking team looking for a
band 6 nurse
to join our established team as a
Deputy Team Lead .
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated registered nurse to lead one of our neighbourhood teams under the direction and leadership of the Deputy Locality Manager.
Your role would be varied and interesting, carrying the responsibility for a patient caseload which involves the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care to patients in their home environment. Previous community experience is essential.
The successful applicant must be someone with a strong commitment to working as part of a team, be approachable, a good communicator, have the ability to work autonomously, and be receptive to change.
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to join the community nursing service in West Herts. We are developing new community pathways which will support the delivery of more care in people's homes, and to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.
Working in patients' homes is very rewarding. It is a privilege to be invited into patients' homes and lives to help see them through some of their most challenging times.
This is a welcoming, friendly place to work and we are a hard-working team who nurture and support each other. I would encourage anyone to apply to work with us.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support, and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration Mentor/Preceptor/998 or equivalent Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training Evidence of personal development
Desirable
First Level Degree Independent Prescriber Experience Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management Course of Top to Toe examination/diagnosis Experience
Experience
Essential
Minimum of 3 years experience at band 5 Community Nurse level Management of a team Management of change within a complex environment Experience of teaching others Proven leadership ability Proven clinical skill at Senior Community Nursing level Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace Knowledge of recent developments in NHS Knowledge of Evidence-based practice Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
Other
Essential
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
The Forum Marlowes Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DN
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