Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to undertake the District Nurse Apprenticeship at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
This is a level 7 PGDip programmefor nurses seeking to qualify in the field of district nursing.Please note holidays are timetabled within the programme with no flexibility
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must be:
- Have an NMC-valid registration as a registered adult nurse
- Currently working in Community Nursing
- Recent study at level 6 (evidence required)
- Minimum one years post registration experienceat the point of the programme commencing
- Up to date with mandatory training
- 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Apprentices will be seconded on their current pay band for the duration of the apprenticeship. Upon being shortlisted, candidates will be expected to undertake a numeracy assessment. Candidates will be expected to pass this assessment with the pass rate being 80%.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
To provide holistic, high quality, safe and skilled health and social care / support to patients, carers and their families
The programme is designed to prepare the individual to undertake the following duties:
- To have overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of District Nursing Care as detailed in the District Nursing Specification.
- To provide effective management and leadership to all members of the nursing team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, training and development.
- To contribute to and actively participate in service development based on identified needs and driven by the national and local health care agendas.
- To prescribe effectively as a non-medical prescriber.
- To be able to work at an advanced level of clinical decision making.
Apprentices will strengthen their leadership attributes; become skilful specialist practitioners; and learn how to lead and bring about change in their practice environments
- All successful graduates receive a Postgraduate Diploma for Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification in the field of District Nursing with Integrated Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (V300) at Level 7.
- Graduates also receive 120 level 7 credits and the opportunity to top up to a MSc Specialist Community Nursing (self funding route)
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Registration Registered Nurse (RN) with degree level qualification
- Post registration qualifications e.g. palliative care, care of the elderly, wound care, continence or other relevant qualification.
- Mentor, Preceptor or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at band 5 with either community experience or transferable skills.
- Achieved band 5 competencies required for a community post e.g. wound care
- Experience of mentoring junior, newly qualified staff and carers
- Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
- Knowledge and understanding of adult protection issues and safeguarding vulnerable adults and think family.
- Recognition of health & well being agenda including health promotion and admission avoidance.
- Awareness of evidence-based practice and NICE guidance.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience at band 6 with either community experience or transferable skills.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Clinical supervision
- Experience of undertake Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments
- Advance communication skills.
- Advanced care planning and health coaching.
- Ability to forward plan and meet service needs i.e. appropriate scheduling and management of staffing issues.
Experience
Essential
- Rapid decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to lead and manage a team.
- Ability to organise the workload, able to delegate and prioritise.
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management.
- Computer literate
- Effective written and verbal skills
- Relevant experience in assessing and managing of long-term conditions, palliative care conditions and wound care.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Provision of support and direction to learner nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Nurse associates and new starters.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Registration Registered Nurse (RN) with degree level qualification
- Post registration qualifications e.g. palliative care, care of the elderly, wound care, continence or other relevant qualification.
- Mentor, Preceptor or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at band 5 with either community experience or transferable skills.
- Achieved band 5 competencies required for a community post e.g. wound care
- Experience of mentoring junior, newly qualified staff and carers
- Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
- Knowledge and understanding of adult protection issues and safeguarding vulnerable adults and think family.
- Recognition of health & well being agenda including health promotion and admission avoidance.
- Awareness of evidence-based practice and NICE guidance.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience at band 6 with either community experience or transferable skills.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Clinical supervision
- Experience of undertake Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments
- Advance communication skills.
- Advanced care planning and health coaching.
- Ability to forward plan and meet service needs i.e. appropriate scheduling and management of staffing issues.
Experience
Essential
- Rapid decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to lead and manage a team.
- Ability to organise the workload, able to delegate and prioritise.
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management.
- Computer literate
- Effective written and verbal skills
- Relevant experience in assessing and managing of long-term conditions, palliative care conditions and wound care.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Provision of support and direction to learner nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Nurse associates and new starters.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
