Job Description

District Nursing Deputy Team Manager - Urgent Response

Band 6

Main area: District Nursing
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 220-WHT-2848

Employer: Whittington Health NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: River Place Health Centre
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

Whittington Health delivers District Nursing Services across the boroughs of Islington and Haringey. Our District Nursing Service is forward-thinking, hardworking, and dynamic. We are offering the following:

• Additional payments for working out of hours and weekends
• Leadership development opportunities
• Flexible posts available
• Access to a fleet of electric cars
• All community nurses are issued with iPads and mobile phones

Please note: All staff are required to be double vaccinated, especially for clinical posts.

Main duties of the job

District and Community nurses visit people who are housebound of all ages 18+ in their own homes or residential homes. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who have met their competencies at band 5 level. You will need to be self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and a team player with the drive and determination in case management.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES
Managing Care:
To have responsibility for the effective delivery of nursing care to patients as delegated by District Nurse Team Manager.
To undertake skilled nursing activities related to the assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care.
Managing Resources:
To teach and supervise the clinical practice of team members and identify training needs.
Quality:
To participate in policy and standard setting, quality initiatives, and clinical audit.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN 1st level registration)
• Evidence of CPD
• Further postgraduate certification

Experience

• Proven ability to meet work-based competencies in a primary care setting
• Understanding of 6Cs (including compassionate care)

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Clinical/Research based skills

Knowledge

• Impact of NHS policy on community nursing
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies. All staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Your application form

• Provide only business email address for your referees.

Other important information

• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.

If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are from underrepresented groups in the organisation.