District Nursing Deputy Team Lead

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care packages for patients on their caseload which can include the analysis of clinical, social and family situations.
• To exercise accountability for patient care, as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and act within the policies of Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust.
• To support the Team Lead and in their absence be responsible for the planning and delivery of District Nursing services within a designated area, prioritising clinical need to provide holistic care.
• To be accountable for own practice working without direct supervision.
• To act as an advocate to empower individuals, their carers and their families to influence and use available resources. To carry out risk assessment and management of the physical environment to safeguard patients, staff and carers
• Promote effective use of Trust policy regarding infection control within the nursing team, the clinical setting and patients' homes.
• Make referrals to other disciplines or agencies.

• Team Leads take responsibility for the day to day management and supervision of theCommunity Nurse team. The post requires high levels of clinical expertise developed through substantial experience of practice and qualification.
• Apply their skills to provide seamless integrated multi-disciplinary healthcare for patients requiring community nursing input.

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equlivent level of experience or knowledge.
• Practice Assessor
• Registered Mentor: Mentor-Supervisor/Assessor

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Previous post - registration experience
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of managing own workload/others

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of working in Community Setting
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role