District Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

This Specialist District Nurse Lead role will:

Have direct responsibility for a complex caseload including long term conditions and multi pathologies whilst providing specialist training, advice, mentorship teaching and support to Nurses and their teams,

Offer specialist clinical advice to their teams using evidence-based research and practice,

Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to band 6 Community Nurses,

Be an effective source of professional support to the management and leadership delivery of the community nursing service,

Support and address the needs of both the professional and the leadership agenda of community services.

Clinical Practice

Utilise highly developed specialised and advanced clinical knowledge covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad-based knowledge, experience, and competence as a qualified District Nurse

Where appropriate to service delivery, demonstrate highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity e.g, moving and handling techniques, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests

Demonstrate independent practice responding to social, scientific, clinical, and ethical issues which are encountered

Make complex judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge sources in new and or unfamiliar contexts

Responsible for complex clinical pathways

Engage and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family or carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care and empowerment

Work to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments and procedures to a highly specialist standard

Prioritise their own workload and that of the wider team specifically that of the band 6 District Nurses within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate

Provide and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication

Approach each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of the role including the management of complaints and compliments

Comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control policies

Leadership

Provide a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity inclusion and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with direct reports, management team and other key individuals across the organisation

Ensure that a professional service and positive image for CityCare is always maintained, thereby acting as a role model to all staff

Work collaboratively with Heads of Service and Team Leaders in the leadership and development of community services

Work collaboratively with the Director Nursing and AHPs

Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources e.g. staff, supplies within their own sphere of responsibility

Demonstrate leadership and innovation in contexts which are unfamiliar, complex, and unpredictable that require solving problems involving many interacting factors

Demonstrate the ability to delegate, organise and prioritise workload to ensure the safe delivery of the service including the management of referrals and discharges utilising locally agreed support mechanisms e.g. on call manager and making judgements in complex situations

Demonstrate resilience when responding to challenge, change and complex or difficult situations

Demonstrate clinical leadership, initiative and creativity in developing projects inspiring others to be positive in their contribution to continuous improvement

Clearly articulate the expected clinical standards of the service, monitors and identifies where standards are not met and takes action to address

Ensure that all objectives, for self and those directly responsible for, are clearly defined within the wider CityCare structures and in line with CityCare objectives, using the appraisal process as a vehicle for this.

Take responsibility for their own and others health and safety in the working environment

Learning and Development

Undertake specialist training required to develop and maintain their own and others proficiency in response to changes in clinical practice and emerging techniques, demonstrating high levels of competence within professional body requirements

Reflect on and evaluates own practice and identifies areas of development by setting appropriate objectives via appraisal and clinical supervision

Initiate and develops research and development programmes appropriate to clinical practice

Create and delivers specialist training and development programmes for Band 6 District Nurses, within teams and to other services, teams or agencies

Provide high quality, specialist advice, support and supervision related to clinical specialism to Band 6 Nurses, other practitioners, agencies and individuals

Ensure appraisals for direct reports are undertaken in accordance with Trust policy; manages performance which falls below standard in accordance with the appropriate HR policies and processes seeking support from senior staff where required

Support the ongoing learning and development of others including students, preceptees and apprentices

Is an active mentor assessor for student nurses and an advocate for increasing student learner numbers in practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse
• Post registration experience as a District Nurse
• District Nurse or Teaching Qualification
• ECDL or equivalent level of IT training and or experience
• High level of I.T competency skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook Email

Desirable

• NMP V300
• Management qualification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to prioritise
• Effective negotiation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the risk assessment process.
• Effective application of policies related to frail elderly, Learning Disability, dementia.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing demands, work autonomously, and deliver on agreed objectives and targets accurately within tight deadlines
• Ability to assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to manage change effectively

Desirable

• Experience in development of services to meet community needs
• Presentation skills
• Knowledge or experience of audit, evaluation, and research.

Experience

Essential

• Nurse leadership and management
• Managing a team
• Effectively dealing with complex patients
• Leadership
• MDT working
• Audit processes and carrying out investigations in relation to quality and patient safety.
• Preparation of written reports.
• Training, events planning for publicising and promoting services
• Managing budgets and performance metrics

Desirable

• Evidence of developing strategies, clinical guidance and policies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

St. Anns Valley Centre

2 Livingstone Road

Nottingham

NG3 3GG

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)