Deputy District Nurse Team Leader

Deputy District Nurse Team Leader

The Deputy District Nurse Team Leader is responsible for the clinical leadership and management of a geographical caseload. This would include the holistic assessment of a patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of evidence care. Our priorities within the team focus on:

• Caring with humanity, dignity, kindness and compassion
• Providing safe, effective, harm‑free care
• Listening to patients and carers and improving the way we work
• Developing confident, ambitious, inspirational leaders
• Working within the community resource team and industry partners for the benefit of patients and the population
• A questioning, analytical, empowered Nursing and Midwifery workforce

The post holder will participate in the delivery of skilled, autonomous nursing care to patients within their own home. Duties include palliative care support and assessment, care at the end of life, supporting and assessing individuals and carers with long‑term health conditions, promotion of self‑management skills and wound care.

The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the Team leader in the day‑to‑day management of multidisciplinary/multiagency packages of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex and palliative care needs. Assisting the Team Leader in the requirements of the nursing team by utilising effective management and leadership skills. Responsible for the delegation of clinical nursing activities to appropriately skilled members of the community nursing team, ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population.

Responsible for the delegation of clinical nursing activities to appropriately skilled team members, ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population. Responsible for prioritising delegated home visits according to the patients clinical need and geographical location.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community‑based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways.

We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy “life‑work” balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well‑being.