District Nursing Team Leader

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, competent and passionate Team Leader to join our District Nursing Team in the Sefton Place area of the Community Division.

Mersey Care is a well-established organisation driving forward an exciting transformational programme incorporating a visionary integrated health care model. The organisation has embraced "Just and Learning Culture" and is a huge advocate for its principles and values.

The District Nursing Service currently operates a 8am-8pm working model. There is an expectation for the candidates to work within these working hours, including a variety of shifts across 7 day's a week to support the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

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 the District Nurse Team Lead you will work closely with the Integrated Community Nursing Senior Leadership Team to develop an effective and highly performing team, driving service improvements that meet patient need and promoting the team as a positive place for staff experience and development.

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full-time

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year Per annum

Closing date

10/04/2023