Job summary
NHS reforms and government directives have placed primary care in the forefront of health care provision. District nursing is undergoing a huge transformation with a multitude of new roles, responsibilities and career structures.
The senior professional development nurse will work alongside the lead district nurse for professional development, district nurse team managers and deputy team managers to enable nursing associates in the London Boroughs of Islington and Haringey to develop their clinical, interpersonal and communication skills, plus professional attitudes. The post holder will support the lead district nurse to ensure that regular service audits take place.
The post holder will assess and supervise trainee nursing associates in clinical practice and provide one to one supervision and teaching until the required level of competence and skills are achieved.
The post holder will be required to work across both Haringey and Islington and will be required to work occasional twilight and well as day shifts.
Main duties of the job
Managing Care
To have responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care to patients as delegated by District Nurse Team Leader.
Work one to one clinically with the TNAs providing feedback to the individual on their performance as well as to their Practice Assessors/supervisors and team managers.
To undertake skilled nursing activities directly related to the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care and the supervision and training trainee nurse associates.
To promote personal, professional, and clinical expertise through regular evaluation and updating of practice.
Work with the team managers to identify new practice assessors and supervisors and support them through the PA/PS programme.
Work with Academic providers, programme leaders and university link lecturers to ensure good communication and achievement of all formal assessment priorities' Act as a role model and peer support in the clinical environment.
To fulfil requirements of the Community Care Act, through effective liaison with Social Service Departments, Local Authorities and providers of acute care plus other agencies.
To undertake health promotion, including chronic disease management, for patients and their families on the current caseload.
To be involved in care/case management under the supervision of the District Nurse Team Leader, including of clients with continuing care needs.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managing Care
- To have responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care to patients as delegated by District Nurse Team Leader.
- Work one to one clinically with the TNAs providing feedback to the individual on their performance as well as to their Practice Assessors/supervisors and team managers.
- To undertake skilled nursing activities directly related to the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care and the supervision and training trainee nurse associates.
- To promote personal, professional, and clinical expertise through regular evaluation and updating of practice.
- Work with the team managers to identify new practice assessors and supervisors and support them through the PA/PS programme.
- Work with Academic providers, programme leaders and university link lecturers to ensure good communication and achievement of all formal assessment priorities.
- Act as a role model and peer support in the clinical environment.
- To fulfil requirements of the Community Care Act, through effective liaison with Social Service Departments, Local Authorities and providers of acute care plus other agencies.
- To undertake health promotion, including chronic disease management, for patients and their families on the current caseload.
Managing Resources
- To teach and supervise the clinical practice of trainee nurse associates and to appraise and to identify training needs. In conjunction with the District Nurse Team Leader, meet the training needs of the TNAs.
- To promote good communication, employment practices and industrial relations within the nursing team.
- To lead team (and other) meetings where appropriate.
- To ensure the successful implementation of appropriate organisational arrangements within the team, so that the overall aims and objectives of the service are achieved.
- To manage resources to ensure they relate to the overall objectives and responsibilities of the team.
- To comply with financial standing instructions.
- To be able to use the computer to: write written reports in Word, access/send emails on the Whittington Health system, access the intranet/internet for relevant information according to Whittington Health policy.
- To be prepared to undertake training in using Protocol, the Whittington Health/SS joint single assessment process computer held document.
Record Keeping
- To ensure accurate, contemporaneous records are kept that ensures safety and continuity of patient care (including electronic records where appropriate).
- To ensure accurate statistical data is promptly submitted in line with Whittington Health Policies.
Quality
- To participate in policy and standard setting, quality initiatives and clinical audit.
- To be fully aware of the clinical governance agenda.
- To ensure that the care given meets the standards and policies set by Whittington Health. To inform line management of constraints that will prevent these standards from being met.
- To respond promptly to any incident where service quality has fallen below an acceptable standard and report to the District Nurse.
- To attend regular clinical supervision and promote and support team attendance as per Whittington Health policy
- To appraise junior members of the team using the Knowledge and Skills Framework
- Whittington Health is an integrated care organisation and there may be occasions where staff are required to rotate between clinical environments to meet service need. This could be on a long or short term basis.
Professional development and responsibilities
- Where the post holder has particular expertise, act as advisor/resource person to other staff.
- To participate in training as appropriate of trainee nursing associates.
- To participate in resource projects and health promotion programmes as requested.
- To undertake duties as delegated by Lead Nurse.
Research
- To participate in agreed research projects and/or innovations subject to discussion with the District Nurse and following agreed policy and protocol.
- To contribute to the development of the nursing team and the community health services by participating in working parties, committees and planning and discussion groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managing Care
- To have responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care to patients as delegated by District Nurse Team Leader.
- Work one to one clinically with the TNAs providing feedback to the individual on their performance as well as to their Practice Assessors/supervisors and team managers.
- To undertake skilled nursing activities directly related to the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care and the supervision and training trainee nurse associates.
- To promote personal, professional, and clinical expertise through regular evaluation and updating of practice.
- Work with the team managers to identify new practice assessors and supervisors and support them through the PA/PS programme.
- Work with Academic providers, programme leaders and university link lecturers to ensure good communication and achievement of all formal assessment priorities.
- Act as a role model and peer support in the clinical environment.
- To fulfil requirements of the Community Care Act, through effective liaison with Social Service Departments, Local Authorities and providers of acute care plus other agencies.
- To undertake health promotion, including chronic disease management, for patients and their families on the current caseload.
Managing Resources
- To teach and supervise the clinical practice of trainee nurse associates and to appraise and to identify training needs. In conjunction with the District Nurse Team Leader, meet the training needs of the TNAs.
- To promote good communication, employment practices and industrial relations within the nursing team.
- To lead team (and other) meetings where appropriate.
- To ensure the successful implementation of appropriate organisational arrangements within the team, so that the overall aims and objectives of the service are achieved.
- To manage resources to ensure they relate to the overall objectives and responsibilities of the team.
- To comply with financial standing instructions.
- To be able to use the computer to: write written reports in Word, access/send emails on the Whittington Health system, access the intranet/internet for relevant information according to Whittington Health policy.
- To be prepared to undertake training in using Protocol, the Whittington Health/SS joint single assessment process computer held document.
Record Keeping
- To ensure accurate, contemporaneous records are kept that ensures safety and continuity of patient care (including electronic records where appropriate).
- To ensure accurate statistical data is promptly submitted in line with Whittington Health Policies.
Quality
- To participate in policy and standard setting, quality initiatives and clinical audit.
- To be fully aware of the clinical governance agenda.
- To ensure that the care given meets the standards and policies set by Whittington Health. To inform line management of constraints that will prevent these standards from being met.
- To respond promptly to any incident where service quality has fallen below an acceptable standard and report to the District Nurse.
- To attend regular clinical supervision and promote and support team attendance as per Whittington Health policy
- To appraise junior members of the team using the Knowledge and Skills Framework
- Whittington Health is an integrated care organisation and there may be occasions where staff are required to rotate between clinical environments to meet service need. This could be on a long or short term basis.
Professional development and responsibilities
- Where the post holder has particular expertise, act as advisor/resource person to other staff.
- To participate in training as appropriate of trainee nursing associates.
- To participate in resource projects and health promotion programmes as requested.
- To undertake duties as delegated by Lead Nurse.
Research
- To participate in agreed research projects and/or innovations subject to discussion with the District Nurse and following agreed policy and protocol.
- To contribute to the development of the nursing team and the community health services by participating in working parties, committees and planning and discussion groups
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Relevant BSc/ Diploma in Adult Nursing or equivalent
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Confidence to engage in appropriate dialogue with other clinicians and professions around complex clinical cases.
- A good understanding of integrated community services
- Good written and oral communication skills and able to communicate with patients and all grades of healthcare and social care staff (verbally and in writing).
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to influence senior district nursing team, the multidisciplinary team and management.
- Experience of supervising and training junior staff and wider district nursing team members.
- Experience of providing education and training to a range of professionals including, Nursing and social care
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and prioritise appropriately
- Good problem solving skills.
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- Ability to identify and plan service improvement
- Comfortable with working autonomously and visiting patients in their homes in the community
Desirable
- Understand the principles of change management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable, Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to work on own initiative or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates initiative, and motivation & enthusiasm for the post.
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
- Ability to articulate their own leadership style
- Ability to work autonomously while understanding limitations
- Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues and how personally can make a positive difference to this agenda
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an integrated, patient-focused approach to work.
- Understanding of current national standards, guidelines and service developments within District Nursing and the provision of nursing care in the community
- Relevant clinical experience from working in multiple organisations across Primary and Secondary care or integrated posts
- An understanding of the relevant legal frameworks guiding the safe and secure handling of medications
- Involvement in the writing of clinical guidelines, policies and procedures
- Experience of appraising staff and giving feedback
- Experience in education and training
- An understanding of using digital tools to provide patient care in the community
Desirable
- Experience of working as a senior nurse, with team leadership or line management experience
- Experience of working with housebound individuals and an understanding of the care needs of this group of people
- Understanding of the principles of Quality Improvement
- An appreciation of the NHS agenda including acute, primary care and PCN structures
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Relevant BSc/ Diploma in Adult Nursing or equivalent
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Confidence to engage in appropriate dialogue with other clinicians and professions around complex clinical cases.
- A good understanding of integrated community services
- Good written and oral communication skills and able to communicate with patients and all grades of healthcare and social care staff (verbally and in writing).
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to influence senior district nursing team, the multidisciplinary team and management.
- Experience of supervising and training junior staff and wider district nursing team members.
- Experience of providing education and training to a range of professionals including, Nursing and social care
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and prioritise appropriately
- Good problem solving skills.
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- Ability to identify and plan service improvement
- Comfortable with working autonomously and visiting patients in their homes in the community
Desirable
- Understand the principles of change management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable, Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to work on own initiative or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates initiative, and motivation & enthusiasm for the post.
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
- Ability to articulate their own leadership style
- Ability to work autonomously while understanding limitations
- Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues and how personally can make a positive difference to this agenda
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an integrated, patient-focused approach to work.
- Understanding of current national standards, guidelines and service developments within District Nursing and the provision of nursing care in the community
- Relevant clinical experience from working in multiple organisations across Primary and Secondary care or integrated posts
- An understanding of the relevant legal frameworks guiding the safe and secure handling of medications
- Involvement in the writing of clinical guidelines, policies and procedures
- Experience of appraising staff and giving feedback
- Experience in education and training
- An understanding of using digital tools to provide patient care in the community
Desirable
- Experience of working as a senior nurse, with team leadership or line management experience
- Experience of working with housebound individuals and an understanding of the care needs of this group of people
- Understanding of the principles of Quality Improvement
- An appreciation of the NHS agenda including acute, primary care and PCN structures
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).
