Band 6 team lead West Somerset District nurses

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Minehead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A health trust in Somerset is seeking a Band 6 team leader for its District Nurses at Minehead community hospital. This role involves managing a team of 30 staff, providing clinical oversight, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Suitable candidates must have substantial community nursing experience and leadership skills. This position offers a salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per year, alongside opportunities for career development and various NHS benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical management of a caseload.
• Ability to provide leadership and management support to nursing staff.
• Substantial community nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain high standards of patient-centred care.
• Deliver nursing care daily using a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Empower staff to deliver evidence-based nursing care.

Skills

Clinical management

Peer support

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse

Specialist Practitioner, District Nurse degree or equivalent

Nurse Prescriber mode one

Extended/Supplementary Prescriber

Leadership programme

Job description

Band 6 team lead West Somerset District nurses

Band 6 team leader, based at Minehead community hospital district nurse team. Duties to include clinical management of a caseload and management support to a team of 30 staff of various bandings, including peer support, supervisions, appraisals, team meetings, overseeing the staff rota, looking after complex patients and working closely with the neighbourhoods and primary care network to build strong relationships for patient centred care. You will be working with 4 very experienced band 6 managers who will offer good support and training in the role.

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Specialist Practitioner, District Nurse degree (or equivalent qualification pre 1998) or completed Band 5+ Development programme
• Nurse Prescriber mode one
• Extended/Supplementary Prescriber
• Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a course

Experience

• Substantial community nursing experience
• Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearteam leader to cover various shifts