Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Deputy Community Team Lead to our Community Nurse Specialist team. The role is based within Yeovil and covers the South Somerset area.
As our Deputy Community Team Lead, you will support with the day-to-day management of the team. You will also undertake the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care for patients, with advanced, progressive life limiting disease.
You will join us on a full time ( hours per week), permanent return, you will receive a competitive salary of £47, per annum plus 30% Unsocial Hours Enhancement on Saturdays and 60% on Sunday & bank holidays.
This role requires working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis; therefore, flexibility and teamwork are crucial in providing this service.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the countywide community team lead, your day to day work will include :
- Managing aspects of the service, including clinical assessments, triaging, care planning, clinical supervision,mentoring, and assessing workload / service activity.
- Assessing the needs of the patients and families on caseloads and co-ordinating appropriately.
- Acting as a role model, leading and engaging the team through change and development
- Assessing patient needs, identifying their goals and working with the patient and family towards achieving them.
- Making referrals to the multi-disciplinary team and work collaboratively with a wide range of community-based services.
About us
Be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match.
Holiday entitlement
33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time)Recognise continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospiceAbility to buy and sell annual leavePension scheme
NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension schemeNon-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution.Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering :
Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency careUnlimited access to 24 / 7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case ManagementConfidential and free 24-hour Employee AssistanceCounselling and supportLegal, financial, and medical information and adviceAnd more
Life assurance coverHealth Cash PlansBlue Discount Light CardEnhanced parental leaveExcellent learning and development opportunitiesFree on-site parking in Yeovil and TauntonVolunteering and fundraising opportunitiesEligibility criteria appliesJob description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
Based in the Clinical Nurse Specialist team, you will have a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities.Supporting the Lead Nurse with the day-to-day management of the service, deputising in their absence.Managing the service efficiently and effectively. This can include clinical assessments, triaging, care planning, clinical supervision, mentoring, and assessing workload / service activity.A corporate caseload management framework is requiredCompleting the rota for the team, ensuring adequate cover & skill mixAssessing the needs of the patients and families on caseloads and co ordinate appropriately.Undertaking appraisals of team members as directed by the Lead NurseSupporting with staff members' revalidation as a requirement for practice and maintaining NMC registration.Providing supervision to the team, 1 : 1 sessions with line manager, clinical supervision, group / peer supervisionAttending internal and external meetings as a representative of St Margarets Hospice Care, as directed by the Lead Nurse Community Services. This will involve cross county working.Acting as a role model to the community team, providing both clinical and leadership responsibilities.Leading and engaging the team through change and developmentIdentifying areas of learning and utilising training opportunities.Keeping updated with organisational policies and procedures.Undertaking the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high standard of specialist palliative and supportive care.Acting as a specialist practitioner, managing a caseload of patients with advanced, progressive life limiting diseasesEstablishing effective working relationships with wider multi-disciplinary teams.Acting as a resource for professionals and non-professionals involved in palliative care within the community.Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse RN1Degree level or equivalent study in related subject, such as acute oncology, palliative care, chronic conditions management (or willing to work towards)Post registration qualification or experience in palliative care / oncology or related subjectRecognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towardsEvidence of leading a team at a senior levelDesirable
Non-medical prescribing qualificationClinical Examination Skills for Advanced PracticePhysical Assessment and Clinical ReasoningManagement qualificationSelf Awareness
Essential
Calm and objectiveAssertive, confident yet approachablePersonally and professional matureRecognises own limitationsAbility to lead and influence changeDesirable
N / AWorking with others
Essential
Recent leadership and management experience.Experience of multi-professional workingDesirable
N / AOutcome and Results
Essential
Relevant post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care or relevant specialityIn-depth specialist experience in care of patients with complex needs.Computer literate, able to use word documents, database and e-mail communicationDesirable
Experience of mentorship and teaching.Experience of community nursing.Understanding and commitment to audit and researchExcellent presentation and report writing skillsKnowledge of End-of-Life Care tools and their application in practiceLeading in your area
Essential
Able to prioritise and manage caseload effectivelyAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to work autonomously with minimum supervision, managing time, work commitments and prioritiesAbility to work flexibly and respond to changing or conflicting prioritiesCompetence in the assessment and management of complex symptom control presentationDesirable
N / AOther Requirements
Essential
Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the roleFlexible approach to working hoursDesirable
N / A