Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Team: Make a Meaningful Impact in District Nursing.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The Adult Community Nursing Service in Oldham is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Practitioner to lead a dedicated team in District Nursing.
This isn't just a job; it's a chance to truly make a difference.
We're seeking a passionate leader who wants to combine their exceptional clinical skills with their operational management expertise. If you're someone who thrives in challenging environments and is eager to drive positive change, we want to hear from you.
Why Choose Us?
- Empowerment: Lead a team that plays a vital role in the community's health and well-being
- Impact: Use your skills to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives
- Support: Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and innovations are valued
- Growth: Enhance your career while making a BIG difference in the lives of others
Step into a role where your expertise will shine, and your leadership will inspire! If you're ready to embrace a rewarding challenge and transform the landscape of District Nursing, apply now.
Together, let's change lives for the better.
Main duties of the job
If you are a passionate leader ready to make a real impact in Adult Community Nursing then we're seeking a dedicated professional to provide clinical and operational leadership for our vibrant community cluster team. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the safe and effective delivery of care while supporting a multidisciplinary approach that puts clients' needs first.
You won't just be leading; you'll be inspiring your colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. Together, you'll uphold the highest standards of governance and care, partnering with the Senior Manager and Operational Manager to ensure our systems are top-notch.
What's in it for you?
- Empowering Leadership: Work alongside a supportive team committed to your success and professional growth
- Career Development: Expand your skills with our tailored training options designed for your aspirations
- Wellness Support: Your health and wellbeing are paramount -- we provide resources to help you thrive both personally and professionally
If you are ready to elevate your career in a key leadership role and are passionate about transforming community nursing, we want to hear from you! Step up, bring your expertise, and help us shape the future of care.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Relevant Diploma / Degree in Nursing (1st level Adult)
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Community Specialist Practitioner
Desirable
- Independant Prescriber (V300) or Nurse Prescriber with a willingness to undertake V300 as appropriate
- Management Qualification
- ENB 998 or other mentor qualification such as Practice Teacher award
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant Community experience at a Senior level
- Able to demonstrate clinical practice at a senior level
- Experience of managing a team
- Proven clinical leadership
- Awareness of recent government polidies and directives and the implication for community service delivery both health and social care
- Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual patient care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and resources effectively
- Excellent Communication Skills, ability to be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to prioritise workload for self and team
- Evidence of development of own skills within the scope of professional practice
- Evidence of innovative thoughts and actions
- Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records on all systems
- Excellent IT skills with knowledge of and able to utilise - Word, Excel and organisational information ie PARIS
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Able to demonstrate Trust Values
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Relevant Diploma / Degree in Nursing (1st level Adult)
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Community Specialist Practitioner
Desirable
- Independant Prescriber (V300) or Nurse Prescriber with a willingness to undertake V300 as appropriate
- Management Qualification
- ENB 998 or other mentor qualification such as Practice Teacher award
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant Community experience at a Senior level
- Able to demonstrate clinical practice at a senior level
- Experience of managing a team
- Proven clinical leadership
- Awareness of recent government polidies and directives and the implication for community service delivery both health and social care
- Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual patient care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and resources effectively
- Excellent Communication Skills, ability to be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to prioritise workload for self and team
- Evidence of development of own skills within the scope of professional practice
- Evidence of innovative thoughts and actions
- Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records on all systems
- Excellent IT skills with knowledge of and able to utilise - Word, Excel and organisational information ie PARIS
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Able to demonstrate Trust Values
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
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).