District Nurse Team Lead / Community Nursing Team Lead SDHC

NHS Jobs; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leatherhead is seeking a District Nurse Team Lead to lead community nursing services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical expertise, manage team staffing, and promote patient care. Responsibilities include planning care, supporting families, and ensuring adherence to care standards. A nursing qualification is required for this pivotal role in delivering exceptional healthcare to the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate clinical expertise in community nursing.
• Act as a professional role model to all staff.
• Accountable for assessments and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop services in line with patient needs.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix.
• Support and educate family/carers.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Patient care

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

District Nurse Team Lead / Community Nursing Team Lead SDHC

Demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a professional role model to all staff, both internal and external, on behalf of Surrey Downs Health and Care. Work as part of a team, taking the lead and developing services in line with patient needs.

Treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times. Be accountable for assessments, care planning, and prescribing appropriately for the patient group.

Involve, support, inform, and educate family/carers. Promote the health of patients and provide support and advice.

Be responsible for planning cover, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix to maintain adequate cover at all times.

Provide specialist knowledge and advice to influence the Surrey Downs Health and Care strategic agenda. Maintain clear, comprehensive, signed, and contemporaneous records according to procedures.

Identify workforce planning issues and participate in recruitment, selection, and retention of clinical staff. Support and provide an appropriate learning environment for both pre- and post-registration students as required.

Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards of care at all times. Manage effectively and efficiently any budget within the remit of this post.

Participate in research and development opportunities as appropriate. Assist with the resolution of complaints within the clinical specialty or sphere of responsibility.

Work effectively across all agencies through negotiation for the maximum effectiveness of care. Be aware of and act upon procedures to protect vulnerable individuals.

Lead and implement the SDH&C Clinical Governance Strategy within your practice area, facilitating and instigating clinical audits and monitoring of care. Lead and implement the SDH&C Risk Management Strategy, ensuring all processes are adhered to.

Maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines. Undertake any other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

Be responsible for timely data entry for yourself and the corporate team.

This role involves working within Surrey Downs Health and Care localities and may require temporary or permanent relocation based on service needs.