Clinical Team Leader District Nursing

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Team Leader - District Nursing within the Irvine locality of our North Ayrshire District Nursing teams based at Ballot Road
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You will be responsible for the operational management of the community nursing team including the professional and clinical supervision and deployment of staff within the Irvine locality, inclusive of the Complex Packages of Care (Adult) service. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community.

You should be able to provide evidence or personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Post-graduate qualification in District Nursing or equivalent
• Post registration experience of working with patients who have complex care requirements
• Robust staff management
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to people with complex care requirements
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and leadership
• Management of wide range of clinical interventions including tracheostomy, supra pubic catheter
• Able to develop, plan implement and monitor robust care plans

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

37 hours per week, expected to work Monday to Friday with a weekend commitment.

A UK car licence and car access is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Beth Sinclair, Clinical Nurse Manager via email Elizabet or via mobile

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