Gemma Barber
Urmston,Trafford
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in primary care nursing and end-of-life care, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while effectively solving problems and building cohesive teams. Skilled in V300 prescribing, tissue viability, continence management, IV administration, and compression therapy. Committed to advancing patient care through innovative solutions and continuous professional development.
Hard-working Team Leader with 21 years of experience in Community environments. Analyses KPIs and implements service enhancements. Engaging and motivational leader, skilled at training and coaching high-performing employees.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Team Leader OOH District Nursing Service
Northern care Alliance
Salford , Greater Manchester
03.2004 - Current
- Provide strong leadership to a large community team.
- Implement regular training sessions to boost staff competency and performance.
- Championed continuous learning culture among nursing staff, improving patient outcomes.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care consistently.
- Ensured high standards of patient care through mentorship and guidance of nursing staff.
- Fostered relationships with patients' families by facilitating clear communication and empathy.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, strengthening relationships with colleagues and patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve improved patient outcomes.
- Coordinate staff and manage rotas to ensure safe staffing.
- Manage the budget for the service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salford University
Salford 03.2001 -
Foundation Degree in Science - Specialist Practice Degree- District Nursing
University of Bolton
Bolton 09.2008 - 09.2010
Skills
- Primary Care nursing
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Leadership
- End of life care
- V300 prescriber
- Tissue viability
- Continence
- IV
- Compression
Timeline
Foundation Degree in Science - Specialist Practice Degree- District Nursing
University of Bolton
09.2008 - 09.2010
Team Leader OOH District Nursing Service
Northern care Alliance
03.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salford University
03.2001 -