Team Leader District Nurse (Band 6) - District Nursing - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Team Leader District Nurse (Band 6) - District Nursing - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
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Yeovil, Somerset
Are you an experienced team leader looking for a new challengeor perhaps you're an experienced band 5 looking to take the next step up in your career as a Team lead within district nursing? You willhave responsibility for taking on a clinical caseload of complex patients and also supporting and leading a team. The Band 6 role in District Nursing involves a ratio of 20% management and 80% clinical. The Band 6 does take a case load. They are also responsible for supervisions, and career conversations while managing the team and also with helping to run the hub.They are expected to work shift patterns between 8am and 10pm, including weekends, and while being clinical they are responsible for complex patient care and also supporting the team of staff. It can be a challenging role but also is very rewarding.You are overseen by a senior District Nurse Manager.We are part of the South Somerset Neighbourhood Team and work closely with our multidisciplinary colleagues including CRS, OPMHT and ##### care for house bound patients within the Yeovil area and surrounding villages.As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, continuing professional development and regular informal conversations around career progression, annual recognition awards to celebrate and recognise our colleagues achievements throughout the year and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we’re able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London – there is truly something for everyone!There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:Multicultural NetworkWomen’s NetworkArmed Forces’ NetworkLGBTQ+ NetworkLived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilitiesAutistic Colleague NetworkFor a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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