Home Care Community Nurse Team Lead

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking a dedicated community nurse to provide individualized patient care, perform holistic assessments, and plan effective care strategies. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver nursing care, support patient rehabilitation, and facilitate their independence. Key qualifications include a valid nursing qualification and a driving license, with an emphasis on providing high-quality care to housebound patients. This role promotes a supportive work environment and values staff development.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Health work/home life balance

Carer's Passport scheme

Qualifications

• Provide high quality care to housebound patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Evaluate and plan nursing needs in the community.
• Support the Zone Lead with management and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver crisis response nursing interventions.
• Advise on health and wellbeing issues and self-care strategies.
• Coordinate the nursing service in absence of the Zone Nurse Lead.

Skills

Holistic nursing assessment

Specialist clinical advice

Driving licence

Autonomous practitioner

Care planning

Education

Qualified nurse

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking a dedicated community nurse to provide individualized patient care, perform holistic assessments, and plan effective care strategies. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver nursing care, support patient rehabilitation, and facilitate their independence. Key qualifications include a valid nursing qualification and a driving license, with an emphasis on providing high-quality care to housebound patients. This role promotes a supportive work environment and values staff development.