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Job Title: Nurse Team Leader

Location: Chorley 

Salary: £20.36 per hour (with enhanced overtime rate of £28.36 per hour)

Hours: 36 hours per week (Day Shifts, 8am-8pm)

Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential for extension or permanent role)

Nurse Team Leader Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Team Leader to oversee a team of healthcare professionals in a dynamic and supportive setting.

This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, particularly in dementia and general nursing.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in dementia care and a strong ability to lead and support nursing teams while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities for the Nurse Team Leader:

• Team Leadership: Manage, motivate, and lead a team of nursing professionals, providing support and guidance in day-to-day operations.

   

• Patient Care Coordination: Oversee the development and delivery of individualised care plans, ensuring timely and effective patient interventions.

   

• Staff Supervision: Monitor and assess the performance of nursing staff, offering constructive feedback and ensuring ongoing professional development.

   

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients, especially those with complex needs such as dementia.

   

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices in patient care delivery.

   

• Documentation: Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and progress to maintain high standards of care.

   

• Communication: Act as a key point of contact between patients, their families, and healthcare providers to address concerns and enhance patient satisfaction.

   

• Quality Improvement: Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, aiming to elevate the standard of care and outcomes within the unit.

   

Essential Qualifications & Experience for the Nurse Team Leader:

• Prior experience in dementia care, including working with residents with complex needs, is essential. - Nurse Qualified 

   

• Proven experience in leading teams within a nursing or healthcare setting.

   

• Strong understanding of nursing principles, anatomy, and patient care practices.

   

• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, often challenging environment.

   

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

   

Ideal Candidate for the Nurse Team Leader:

The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering person-centred care, particularly for individuals living with dementia. You should be comfortable leading by example, mentoring junior staff, and helping to shape the direction of patient care within your team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to develop their leadership skills while having a meaningful impact on the quality of care provided.

Benefits for the Nurse Team Leader:

• Competitive salary with enhanced overtime rates

   

• Free parking and on-site parking available

   

• Health & wellbeing programme to support your personal and professional health

   

• Discounted or free meals on site

   

• Referral programme - earn bonuses by recommending qualified staff

   

  For further information or to arrange an interview please contact Amanda at Time Recruitment