District Nursing Team Lead for Care Home Service

Job summary

Role: District Nurse Team Lead (Band 7)Hours: 30hrs per week Location: Plymouth

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a real impact? We have an exciting new role for a District Nurse Team Lead within our innovative Care Home Service. You'll be at the forefront of transforming community nursing care, leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional care across Plymouth's care homes.

As a key player in our integrated leadership team, youll collaborate closely with Community Therapy and Adult Social Care leaders to drive service development and improve patient outcomes. Your role will be pivotal in strengthening relationships with care home staff, building their confidence, and enhancing the quality of care for residents.

We're looking for a passionate leader with strong management skills, ready to explore new challenges under the guidance of our Integrated Operational Lead. If you're committed to fostering a supportive, positive work environment and thrive on promoting change, this role is for you

Bring your experience as a community nurse with caseload management or team leadership experience, and join us in this dynamic, forward-thinking service. Together, well shape the future of community nursing in care homes. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary

Please note that we may closethe job advert early if a high number ofapplications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your applicationat the earliest opportunity

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities:

Lead the daily operations of a team of community nurses and HCAs. Ensure safe and effective allocation of work across all teams. Line manage a defined group of colleagues in the integrated team . Oversee the budget, including processing invoices and expenses. Ensure safe staffing levels and maintain the E-roster system. Facilitate regular team meetings and participate in Care Home MDT meetings. Respond to incidents and address any safeguarding concerns. Provide caseload supervision. Collaborate regularly with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and care providers. Monitor and support staff wellbeing. Provide clinical support to the team and student nurses when needed. Ensure staff maintain competencies and receive ongoing education and training. To work closely and collaboratively with the Care home service leads for ongoing innovation and service development. Develop relationships between the Care Home service and the Care Home Staff to drive up quality and working relationships to improve confidence across the Care Homes and the Care home service. please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service. Job Share(s) Considered

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description: District Nurse Team Manager (Band 7)

1. Locality: Locality Based

2. Job Title: Care Home Service District Nurse Team Manager

3. Pay Band: Band 7

4. Base and Service: Manager of a District Nursing Team based across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon

5. Reports to: Operational Lead or Directorate Manager

6. Accountable to (Professionally/Managerially):Director of Professional Practice, Safety and Quality, and Nursing and Midwifery Council

7. Dimensions and Context of Role

The District Nurse Team Manager is responsible for the operational management of the locality-based District Nurse Team.

The role entails 24/7 responsibility, 365 days a year, for the District Nursing Team, supported by Band 6 nurses.

The manager provides leadership in service development and redesign, profiling local health needs within the locality, and identifying or addressing resource needs.

Active involvement in the strategic planning of health and community-based services, with responsibilities including deputizing for and supporting the Operational Lead / Directorate Manager and Professional Leads.

The role includes providing clinical leadership and fulfilling clinical duties within the team.

9. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities:

9.1Ensure the privacy, dignity, and human rights of all patients and carers are respected.

Support the team in managing complex or urgent situations, such as NHS continuing healthcare and safeguarding concerns, in collaboration with patients and carers.

Assist caseload holders in managing and coordinating care packages.

Oversee the quality assurance of continuing NHS healthcare assessments within the team and across the locality.

Identify and challenge professional and organizational boundaries, developing and implementing improvements to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.

Work with integrated multidisciplinary teams across health and social care to develop, implement, review, and evaluate care programs for patients and their carers.

Ensure care provided and services delivered align with national, local, and organisational targets.

Engage in health promotion activities for all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion initiatives.

Maintain accurate, confidential, up-to-date, and legible records of care provided, adhering to organisational policies, NMC guidelines, and government directives.

Oversee the quality of patient records through audits or peer reviews, and hold regular discussions with team members.

Comply with all infection control policies and guidelines, attend relevant updates, and report any concerns to the immediate line manager, escalating issues as necessary.

Monitor and maintain the health, safety, and security of yourself and others.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities:

Serve as the operational manager for a locality-based District Nursing Team.

Set workload priorities for yourself and the team, balancing patient care, management responsibilities, and staff training needs within resource limitations.

Report, record, and manage all incidents and near misses related to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression, and verbal abuse.

Maintain a visible and accessible presence for both patients and staff within the organization.

Provide professional clinical support to the nursing team, advising on practice and identifying training needs, while encouraging practitioners to develop skills in critical thinking, reflective practice, and research-based practice.

Ensure regular, structured team meetings are held and documented.

Lead and participate in clinical audits and research projects aligned with the organisation's audit strategy.

Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of practice and professional conduct, addressing issues of poor practice with senior line management and HR.

Coordinate team responsibilities to ensure equity of service provision and workload within the District Nursing Team.

Monitor and control the team's budget, liaising with the Management Accountant and Locality Manager to manage expenditure effectively.

Ensure robust processes are in place for the maintenance, monitoring, and authorization of equipment and supplies for the team.

Oversee duty rotas, ensuring effective use of resources, adherence to the roster policy, and rigorous control of bank and agency usage. Manage staff sickness and other leave while maintaining safe staffing levels.

Monitor staff performance and manage sickness.

Foster an environment conducive to team building, working, and development.

Lead and support the team through change processes, proactively addressing problems.

Provide and promote clinical and line management supervision for all team members in accordance with policies.

Ensure the appraisal process is conducted at least yearly, as per organisational policy. Undertake appraisals and maintain line management responsibility throughout the team.

Represent the District Nursing Service at a strategic level.

Work with the team and other matrons to review staffing establishments, skill mix, and workforce plans, ensuring that staffing meets current and projected clinical demands.

Lead recruitment and selection processes, ensuring adherence to organisational and employment procedures.

Handle complaints and conflicts within the team in accordance with organisational policies.

Oversee the ongoing monitoring and updating of the Electronic Staff Records.

Serve as a direct link between the team and the Operational lead / Directorate Manager, liaising with on any areas of concern.

Ensure that protective management time is included within the weekly work plan.

, facilitate, and monitor the professional leadership and managerial skills of caseload holders to ensure they perform at the required level.

Maintain a flexible approach to the working day to meet the needs of patients and the service.

Be aware of and support colleagues facing work pressures, ensuring they are informed about organizational support services available to them.

Act as the team lead for the risk register and escalate risks across the team as necessary.

Communication Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the District Nursing Service, Primary Care, organisational, and government objectives, and effectively communicate these to others.

Communicate effectively at all levels within the organization, with a variety of health professionals, users, and carers, to achieve the best outcomes for patients within the primary care setting.

Ensure that staff complete and submit all necessary forms, documentation, and IT data in a timely manner as required by the manager/organisation.

Act as a patient advocate when needed to ensure individual needs, preferences, and choices are understood and communicated to all involved in care delivery.

Use equipment provided by the organisation for work purposes, abiding by the organisation's policies.

Education and Training Responsibilities:

Facilitate and ensure equitable training for all team members, supporting infrastructure for induction, preceptorship, professional development, and student placements. Regularly review the career development of staff within the team through line management and appraisal processes.

Take responsibility for your own professional development and personal knowledge.

Monitor your own performance against agreed objectives through the appraisal process, personal development plans, and NMC regulations.

Participate in the supervision, teaching, and provision of community experience for students and other personnel as appropriate.

Promote lifelong learning and staff development by fostering a supportive learning environment.

Professional Responsibilities:

Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice.

Stay updated and competent in clinical practice.

Maintain an up-to-date personal development plan and professional portfolio.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and duties associated with the role of District Nurse Team Manager (Band 7). It is not an exhaustive list, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional tasks as necessary to meet the needs of the service

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Essential criteria Experience Essential: At least 3 years experience in a senior clinical role with experience of managing a team of staff including caseload management Proven skills in leading, managing and developing teams. Relevant clinical experience and competence in community nursing skills. Experience of inter-agency and partnership working. Experience in challenging clinical practice and leading in the development of new pathways of care and delivering best practice. Experience of community working, or an understanding of community working. Experience in carrying out clinical audit and risk assessment

Desirable

Desirable criteria Experience of working in care homes and developing strong relationships with staff and Patients.

Knowledge

Essential

Essential criteria Essential Knowledge of the Principles of Governance, particularly in relation to their service area. Knowledge of National Documents relating to District Nursing and Primary Care. Knowledge of working between Acute and Primary Care settings. Knowledge of Chronic Disease Management. Knowledge of change management and service development. Knowledge of clinical audit.

Skills

Essential

Essential criteria Skills Essential Strong analytical and judgmental skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health and social care professionals, patients, carers and the public. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Ability to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing environment. Self-confidence to challenge traditional practice and the persistence to address difficult enduring issues. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to use IMT support systems, good computer literacy. Management and leadership skills.

Qualifications

Essential

Essential criteria Qualifications Essential Registered level 1 Nurse. Teaching/Assessing course such as mentorship module or equivalent experience. Recognised Management qualification/course ILM course or leadership, management modules, core management study days, in house courses (HR, budgets, appraisals, staff performance, sickness) Ability to travel across the locality Car driver.

Desirable

Desirable criteria Desirable Specialist qualification in District Nursing or post graduate diploma / degree level study related to health

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