Nurse Team Lead (CNRT)

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, innovative, forward thinking Registered Nurse to become part of the team in the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team based at Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth.

We are looking for a registered nurse who is motivated and flexible in their approach and able to demonstrate excellent clinical assessment and rehabilitation of neurological patients and management/leadership skills.

The successful applicant will be joining a friendly team working alongside experienced therapists and supported by the Neuro Rehab Matron and multidisciplinary team leads; ensuring the provision of high quality patient centred care and rehabilitation.

The post holder will lead on specific projects and be involved in the development of new pathways and ways of working. You will receive regular practice supervision and have the opportunity to undertake quality improvement tasks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a registered nurse who is passionate about transforming peoples lives and promoting independence.

If you are committed to developing an excellent quality, evidence based and patient centred neurological service and would like to be part of a dynamic team which prides itself on compassionate care, we would like to hear from you.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working in collaboration with otherCNRT leads and MDT managers in planning, coordinating, delivering, developing andevaluating the service provided to people on a day to day basis.

Support timely discharge fromhospital whilst assessing and supporting ongoing rehabilitation goals to maximise a patientspotential within their home/community setting, while supporting families and carers during thisepisode of care.

Ensuring safe staffing levels, acting as an expert resource for the nursing team and supportingthem in the delivery of evidence-based care.

Leading by example and empowering the multidisciplinary team in their personal and professionaldevelopment to undertake a range of clinical skills to modernise and improve patient care, includingupdates of essential training.

To maintain high professional standards and continuously promote/develop quality improvementappropriate to the needs of the service.

Support self and service development through active participation in continuing professional development.

Make recommendations and lead on any changes in practice within the team and contribute to the development of service protocols, policies and procedures.

Supervise, educate, and assess the performance of junior staff.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

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

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

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

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

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2025-NM-9752

Job locations

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for People Management :

Undertake day-to-day management and organisation of staff to deliver a best practice service within the resources available to meet individuals needs.

To teach, train and line manage junior staff, support workers, assistants, and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation.

To monitor the clinical effectiveness of the team to ensure delivery of a service appropriate to their grade and within own specialism.

To lead in the recruitment of relevant grades of staff, as required, ensuring all new staff receive a comprehensive induction programme.

To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover across the team within the resources available.

Support staff by promoting team working by developing and empowering all team members to be innovative and working to professional and quality standards.

Be responsible for ensuring that a variety of learning opportunities are available to assist in the development of team members including clinical supervision, significant event audits and one to one feedback.

Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken and recorded.

Pro-actively manage sickness and unauthorised absence in line with Livewell Southwest policy and report/discuss trends in sickness absence to the Matron.

Ensure all staff receive annual appraisals.

Provide direct line management for nursing staff within the team.

Provide professional clinical support to the MDT team and advise on practice, identifying training needs of staff and encourage practitioners to develop: Skills in critical thinking and reflective practice, Excellence in practice, specialist knowledge and research-based practice.

Act as a role model for all team members demonstrating and maintaining high standards of practice and professional conduct. Addressing issues of poor practice with senior line management and HR.

Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources :

The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.

Work with the Management team to maintain and review as appropriate the delegated pay and non-pay budget for the ward.

Act as authorised signatory for the team budget. Work with Operational Leads to monitor the team skill mix and ensure effective clinical and financial service delivery.

Adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues.

Responsibility for administration :

To ensure own competency in record keeping and other members of the MDT.

To maintain an up-to-date record of all patient contacts, MDT care plans, goals, assessments and reports whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times in line with professional and organisational guidelines.

To participate/take the lead in the triage and management of referrals to the service utilising the service criteria, including assessment of patients prior to admission in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Consultant and NHSE Complex Case Manager.

To report and provide feedback/learning to junior staff on accidents, incidents or complaints following LSW procedures and policies and to comply with the most recent Health and Safety at Work Act.

To actively lead department working parties on specific delegated projects.

To attend and contribute to relevant team/service meetings. To lead meetings in the absence of the Neuro Rehab Matron.

To access email and other information through Livewell Southwest intranet

Responsibility for people who use our services :

Be professionally, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including caseload management and direct clinical care.

Carry out highly specialist nursing clinical interventions including comprehensive assessments using investigative and analytical skills, of patients with a complex presentation for adults with neurological rehabilitation needs (including ABI, stroke and spinal conditions).

Provide highly specialist advice via written or verbal instruction to patients, carers and relatives to promote understanding of the aims of rehabilitation, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

To act as a source of expert advice and support within Livewell Southwest, supporting/advising colleagues as required, as well as promoting best practice according to the evidence base.

Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines specific to neuro rehabilitation and translate these into clinical practice. For example, NICE, NSF, BSRM.

To assess mental capacity, gain valid informed consent, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To comply with local confidentiality policies, child protection and vulnerable adult procedures.

Comply with Livewell Southwest Infection Control Policies and conduct self in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection, demonstrating/modelling appropriate behaviours and techniques to all colleagues.

Be able to respond effectively to any concerns of abuse/safeguarding and support junior staff to know the procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.

Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments :

To work with the leadership team in developing the strategic and operational direction of the team.

Adhere to organisational and departmental policies to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

Lead and manage effective risk management processes for the clinical area.

To work collaboratively with the MDT to evaluate activity, outcomes and effectiveness and to propose changes where appropriate to ensure high standards of service delivery.

To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and effective risk management and its application to daily service delivery.

Ensure all staff meet national professional and organisational standards of conduct and practice.

To monitor standards of professional practice within the department and set up appropriate mechanisms to assure a quality service, in conjunction with the leadership team.

To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and effective risk management and its application to daily service delivery.

Ensure all staff meet national professional and organisational standards of conduct and practice.

To be an active member of in-service training schedules by attending, organising and delivering presentations/practical training sessions, as required. This can include practical clinical sessions with staff and consenting patients.

Active involvement in collection of appropriate data and statistics in line with local and organisational policies and procedures including provision of reports related to service delivery as required.

To follow and implement local and national policies with elements of independent professional judgement and make recommendations for change for own specialism through the clinical governance process.

Awareness of relevant health and safety aspects of work undertaken by the team and implementation of policies which may be required to improve the safety of work undertaken.

Investigate and respond to complaints, SIRIs and incidents within agreed timescales and processes as per Livewell policies.

Other Responsibilities :

To maintain registration with the NMC.

To continue to develop highly specialist professional expertise and clinical skills by working with other highly specialist colleagues, attending Clinical Excellence Networks, specialist courses, self-directed study and maintaining personal CPD portfolio.

To participate in the Organisations Annual Appraisal Process and to act as an appraiser of junior staff.

To be responsible for maintaining equipment records and the safe use and security of clinical equipment.

Ensure safeguarding processes and systems are followed to include identification, reporting, action planning and monitoring outcomes

To be responsible for risk management, practice standards and outcomes for the team.

To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics in line with local and organisation policies and procedures.

Work collaboratively with the MDT Team Leads to participate in and initiate research and clinical audit, undertaking research with the rehabilitation caseload and contribute to others research by providing data.

The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies.

Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Livewell southwest policies

To actively engage in practice supervision.

To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Lone Working policy and apply to work situation.

To exercise good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Livewell southwest policies

To exhibit a committed attitude to all aspects of work

Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access.

Compassionate, caring and kind in their practice

Undertake other duties when requested by professional or operational managers.