Job overview District Nursing Team Manager for Whittington Health NHS Trust. Lead a district nursing service in Islington and Haringey, providing high quality care to housebound patients aged 18+ and ensuring effective teamwork and care coordination. Responsibilities

Deliver effective and efficient nursing care to patients within the District Nursing service, upholding the NMG Code of Conduct. Implement and deliver district nursing service and emergency plans as required by the lead district nurse/service manager. Participate in working parties, committees, planning and discussion groups to develop nursing team and community health services. Lead clinical audit work in line with clinical governance. Maintain accurate staff records, conduct regular appraisals, one‑to‑one meetings, and develop staff professional development plans. Ensure all staff receive clinical supervision, monitoring it at monthly 1:1 meetings. Teach and supervise clinical practice of team members, identifying training needs of directly managed staff.

Person specification – Education / Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RGN 1st Level Registration). District Nursing specialist practitioner qualification. Community Practitioner Prescriber. Independent nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake the course. Advanced physical assessment course or willingness to undertake. Evidence of recent training and development. Up‑to‑date PREP portfolio.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent numeracy skills. Excellent verbal and written communication; listening and liaison. Clinical/research based skills. IT skills. Prioritising and organising workload. Networking skills. Understanding quality standards and audit. Staff appraisal, supervision, and development. Public health awareness.

Knowledge & Experience

Clinical governance and clinical supervision. Current issues affecting nursing practice, including long‑term conditions care. Caseload / care management. Knowledge of principles and application of continuing care. Multidisciplinary approach and integrated working. Understanding of the NMG Code of Conduct. Leadership styles and skills. Awareness of equal opportunities / equal access. Understanding of primary health care. Experience and understanding of teamwork. Management of change. Management of stress in self and others.

Desirable Criteria

Management of resources.

Safeguarding

Familiarity with and compliance to London Child Protection Procedures and protocols. Familiarity with London Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures. Familiarity with local information‑sharing protocols and systems. Knowledge of appropriate contact numbers and reporting lines. Participation in required training and supervision. Compliance with professional boundaries and codes of conduct.

Equality & Diversity Whittington Health is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and strives to employ a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations it serves. The Trust values differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. Applicant requirements Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr