District Nurse Team Leader - Rn Adult

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN Adult) to join a pioneering community healthcare organisation for the Sutton borough area as a District Nurse Team Leader, supporting the delivery of high-quality integrated services that vulnerable patients can receive without needing to leave their homes.

By coming together in a partnership, leading primary, secondary and social care organisations for Sutton and south-west London have been able to create a community care alliance that integrates physical, psychological and social wellbeing services; forming an innovative provider of streamlined, adaptable and responsive health services that puts local people at its heart.

As a District Nurse Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership and management for members of the community nursing team. You will ensure that care planning reflects and accounts for the individual needs of your patients, that patients and their carers/loved ones are fully informed and educated about their care, and that your team has the resources, support and learning environment they need to maintain high standards of care in line with evolving clinical practice guidelines and regional health needs.

This is a permanent position for aDistrict Nurse Team Leader (RN Adult); both full-time (37.5h) and part-time contracts can be considered. Flexible shift patterns can be offered.

Person specification:

• ( Essential ) Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult).
• ( Essential ) Postgraduate qualification in District Nursing and NMC recognition as a Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing).
• ( Essential ) Valid UK driving license and access to personal vehicle.
• ( Essential ) Previous experience of nurse leadership/management.

Benefits/enhancements include:

• Generous pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave + public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Extensive retail & leisure discount scheme covering a wide range of goods and services
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Childcare support options including childcare voucher scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme plus health, safety & wellbeing events
• Enhanced parental and bereavement allowances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• And more!