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Nurse Team Leader Female (Band 7 Equivalent)Location:Fareham, HampshireSalary:£52,000 per annumHours:Full-time, MondayFriday (40 hours per week) with optional weekend hoursStart Date:ASAP (subject to checks)Driver Essential(automatic wheelchair-adapted vehicle)Gender:FemaleBenefitsSickness entitlementPension (subject to eligibility)Free parkingFree Enhanced DBSEmployee Assistance Programme (legal, financial and wellbeing support)Comprehensive induction and ongoing clinical trainingRegular supervision and professional developmentSupport from an experienced Case Manager and HR teamJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Team Leader to join a dedicated care team supporting Verity, a woman in her mid-40s living with an acquired brain injury in her own home.Verity is a sociable, humorous individual who enjoys quizzes, films, theatre trips and special occasions. Whilst Verity does not communicate verbally, she expresses her needs and feelings through body language and facial expressions. Her family and support team play an important role in interpreting these cues to ensure her comfort and wellbeing. Verity is registered blind, so her care team describes her surroundings and activities to keep her fully engaged.As Nurse Team Leader, you will deliver high-quality clinical care, co-ordinate and lead Support Workers and work closely with Veritys family, Case Manager and MDT to ensure her wellbeing and quality of life.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide safe, effective nursing care at home and in the communityDeliver clinical interventions including PEG feeding, suctioning, respiratory care, catheter care and pressure careMonitor Veritys health and respond promptly to changesLead, supervise and manage a team of Support Workers, ensuring high standards of practiceUpdate care plans, maintain accurate records and oversee rota planningSupport Verity with personal care, communication and social activitiesContribute to ongoing training and ensure a positive team cultureHours:Full-time Monday Friday, 40 hours per week (for example 28 hours care per week and 12 hours team admin to be worked flexibly), with the option to work additional hours at weekends.About YouEssentialFemale personal care requiredRegistered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC registrationExperience in complex care, brain injury or community nursingConfident leader with strong organisational and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with the Case Manager, maintaining regular and effective communication to ensure cohesive client support.Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and to respect our client and their family's need for privacy.Compassionate, proactive and able to work collaboratively in a home environmentAble to use clinical equipment (training provided)Full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed and able to drive automatic vehicle)Flexible approach and able to work additional hours when requiredGood written communication and IT skillsComfortable around pets the family have 1 small dogDesirableExperience delivering therapy programmesUnderstanding of rehabilitation principlesExperience managing specialist equipmentOwn vehicleSafeguardingILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our Clients within the activities we undertake, and ILS expects all our Clients employees and workers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or workers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This position will require:Proof of eligibility to work in the UK;Satisfactory references, including your last employer;An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.TPBN1_UKTJ