Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
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District Nurse Team Leader 37.5 hours per week Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for a committed, competent and passionate team leader to join our Community Nursing Teams within our Ageing Well Division for patients across Kirklees. We have a diverse and inclusive team who work collaboratively to support our patients to maintain and manage their quality of life and to keep our patients safe. The Community Nursing Service currently operates an 8am-9pm working model. There is an expectation for the candidates to work within these working hours, including a variety of shifts across 7 days a week to support the needs of the service. To operationally manage and lead a District Nursing Team whilst being accountable for the performance, quality, and clinical effectiveness of the team. A key outcome of the role is to support your team to understand and own their quality, recognise, and respond to patient safety concerns, whilst identifying, assessing, and managing risk. The post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary, acting as an expert practitioner and a role model to the whole team whilst actively supporting integration. As District Team Lead you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop an effective and highly performing team, driving service improvements that meet patient needs and promoting the team as a positive place for staff experience and development. About us
The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across the borough. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to ensure that you fulfil the essential criteria which will be required for shortlisting. If you feel you have the skills and experience to suit the post we look forward to receiving your application. For questions about the job, contact: Erica Thompson at erica.thompson@locala.org.uk or Alexis Halloran at alexis.halloran@locala.org.uk Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy: Flexible working:
We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension:
We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%. Development opportunities:
We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles. Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare services, as well as having a positive social impact in local communities. Job responsibilities
For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Person Specification
Qualifications
Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience
Please refer to the attached person specification document. 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. Eddercliffe Centre, Bradford Road, Liversedge
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District Nurse Team Leader 37.5 hours per week Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for a committed, competent and passionate team leader to join our Community Nursing Teams within our Ageing Well Division for patients across Kirklees. We have a diverse and inclusive team who work collaboratively to support our patients to maintain and manage their quality of life and to keep our patients safe. The Community Nursing Service currently operates an 8am-9pm working model. There is an expectation for the candidates to work within these working hours, including a variety of shifts across 7 days a week to support the needs of the service. To operationally manage and lead a District Nursing Team whilst being accountable for the performance, quality, and clinical effectiveness of the team. A key outcome of the role is to support your team to understand and own their quality, recognise, and respond to patient safety concerns, whilst identifying, assessing, and managing risk. The post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary, acting as an expert practitioner and a role model to the whole team whilst actively supporting integration. As District Team Lead you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop an effective and highly performing team, driving service improvements that meet patient needs and promoting the team as a positive place for staff experience and development. About us
The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across the borough. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to ensure that you fulfil the essential criteria which will be required for shortlisting. If you feel you have the skills and experience to suit the post we look forward to receiving your application. For questions about the job, contact: Erica Thompson at erica.thompson@locala.org.uk or Alexis Halloran at alexis.halloran@locala.org.uk Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy: Flexible working:
We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension:
We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%. Development opportunities:
We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles. Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare services, as well as having a positive social impact in local communities. Job responsibilities
For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Person Specification
Qualifications
Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience
Please refer to the attached person specification document. 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. Eddercliffe Centre, Bradford Road, Liversedge
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