Job summary
DISTRICT NURSING APPRENTICESHIPS
Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) In District Nursing Opportunity PGDip (Apprenticeship) Community Health 2024.
2x External candidates
Are you a 1stLevel nurse with 1 years' post registration and Community Nursing experience.
Do you have evidence of 120 credits at a minimum of level 5 or study at level 6/ 7 and a broad understanding of Community Nursing?
Can you demonstrate knowledge of leadership and the role of a Community Specialist Practitioner
If the answers are YES then this is an opportunity for you.
In conjunction with Salford University we are pleased to offer a seconded development opportunity to the Apprenticeship PgDip Specialist Practice Programme (District Nursing pathway).
This is an exciting opportunity, with the programme delivered through the apprenticeship route. This will enable students to achieve the knowledge, skills and clinical competencies to practice safely and effectively in the area of Specialist Practitioner Qualification/ District Nursing.
You will need to demonstrate knowledge of current issues within the NHS, Community Nursing, and their potential influence on District Nursing, together with a commitment to study at level 7
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to complete the District Nurse PGDip Apprenticeship programme through education and work-based learning successfully. They are to meet all the gatewayrequirements when advised by their employer and undertake the end assessment EPA. The apprentice will work in an allocated District Nursing team conducive to learning that will meet their core skills, knowledge, and behaviour relevant to the programme specialism meeting the needs of contemporary healthcare for individuals, communities, and populations.The apprentice will work alongside a Practice Supervisor (Band 6 CSP) who has responsibility for a designated caseload of patients within the neighbourhood. The Practiceassessor will confirm student achievement of proficiencies and programme outcomes for practice learning, informed by feedback sought and received from practice supervisors and work in partnership with the nominated academic assessor to evaluate and recommend the student for progression for each part of the programme
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
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Safety
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Care
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Respect
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Communication
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Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITES
- Undertake responsibility for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the District Nursing Sister and in the absence of the District Nursing Sister, carrying out initial assessment of care needs and the provision and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care including prescribing equipment and the discharge ofpatients from the caseload
- Assume delegated responsibility for holistic assessment and the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes of care/ care packages, contributing to complex assessment/ care packages.
- To provide high quality palliative care to patients and their families, as required.
- Work with other health care colleagues, voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure that the holistic needs of patients are met.
- Develop and implement risk assessments and management strategies taking peoples views, choices and responsibilities into account, whilst promoting safeguarding of individuals, carers and staff.
- Actively contribute to public health initiatives including health needs assessment and projects to meet health outcomes.
- Promote health education and healthy lifestyles within the community, including use of motivational interviewing and negotiation skills where appropriate.
- Act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by patients and their carers
- Refer people to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond ones own scope of practice or require longer term support
Communication
- To foster a culture of openness and learning.
- Show respect and empathy for patients, their families and carers and those you always work with
- Develop advanced communication skills to develop therapeutic relationships.
- Show flexibility, self-awareness and emotional intelligence when dealing with patients, carers, teams and self.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.
- Report accidents, incidents, near misses or complaints following Trust policies/procedures.
- Maintain competence in IT skills and make best use of IT systems to enhance patient care
- Maintain contemporaneous clinical records in line with trust Clinical Records Policy
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Under the direction / supervision of a qualified registered District Nurse manage a caseload of patients in a variety of community settings using a person centred approach.
- Work collaboratively with the patient and the multidisciplinary team. To improve anticipatory care, self-management, facilitate timely discharges and reduce avoidable hospital admissions and enable care to be delivered closer to home.
- In conjunction with the District Nurse manage and co-ordinate programmes of care, for individuals with complex acute and long-term conditions, striving to make the patient journey seamless between mental and physical health care, hospital and community services and between primary and community care.
- Autonomously assess the complex health needs of people, families and other informal carers to formulate care plans, anticipatory care and care packages.
- Use evidence based physical and clinical assessments of individuals with complex health care needs to make accurate diagnostic decisions, including prescribing
Responsibility for Human Resources and Leadership
- In conjunction with the District Nurse lead and support the clinical team to provide community nursing interventions in a range of settings.
- In conjunction with / under supervision of the District Nurse manage and deliver district nursing in line with relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies and ethical frameworks, including mandatory reporting duties.
- Apply the theories, techniques and models of leadership, management, team working and how these are utilised across professional boundaries in health and social care.
- Ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised, addressed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITES
- Undertake responsibility for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the District Nursing Sister and in the absence of the District Nursing Sister, carrying out initial assessment of care needs and the provision and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care including prescribing equipment and the discharge ofpatients from the caseload
- Assume delegated responsibility for holistic assessment and the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes of care/ care packages, contributing to complex assessment/ care packages.
- To provide high quality palliative care to patients and their families, as required.
- Work with other health care colleagues, voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure that the holistic needs of patients are met.
- Develop and implement risk assessments and management strategies taking peoples views, choices and responsibilities into account, whilst promoting safeguarding of individuals, carers and staff.
- Actively contribute to public health initiatives including health needs assessment and projects to meet health outcomes.
- Promote health education and healthy lifestyles within the community, including use of motivational interviewing and negotiation skills where appropriate.
- Act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by patients and their carers
- Refer people to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond ones own scope of practice or require longer term support
Communication
- To foster a culture of openness and learning.
- Show respect and empathy for patients, their families and carers and those you always work with
- Develop advanced communication skills to develop therapeutic relationships.
- Show flexibility, self-awareness and emotional intelligence when dealing with patients, carers, teams and self.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.
- Report accidents, incidents, near misses or complaints following Trust policies/procedures.
- Maintain competence in IT skills and make best use of IT systems to enhance patient care
- Maintain contemporaneous clinical records in line with trust Clinical Records Policy
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Under the direction / supervision of a qualified registered District Nurse manage a caseload of patients in a variety of community settings using a person centred approach.
- Work collaboratively with the patient and the multidisciplinary team. To improve anticipatory care, self-management, facilitate timely discharges and reduce avoidable hospital admissions and enable care to be delivered closer to home.
- In conjunction with the District Nurse manage and co-ordinate programmes of care, for individuals with complex acute and long-term conditions, striving to make the patient journey seamless between mental and physical health care, hospital and community services and between primary and community care.
- Autonomously assess the complex health needs of people, families and other informal carers to formulate care plans, anticipatory care and care packages.
- Use evidence based physical and clinical assessments of individuals with complex health care needs to make accurate diagnostic decisions, including prescribing
Responsibility for Human Resources and Leadership
- In conjunction with the District Nurse lead and support the clinical team to provide community nursing interventions in a range of settings.
- In conjunction with / under supervision of the District Nurse manage and deliver district nursing in line with relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies and ethical frameworks, including mandatory reporting duties.
- Apply the theories, techniques and models of leadership, management, team working and how these are utilised across professional boundaries in health and social care.
- Ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised, addressed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures
Person Specification
Entry Attainments
Essential
- Current first level registration in Adult Nursing registered with the NMC
- Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Nursing
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C/9-4) or equivalent.
- Functional skills (Maths and English at level 2)
- 12 months post registration experience
- Experience of working in a community setting in the last 2 years.
Desirable
- A first degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum of a lower second classification (2:2)
- Evidence of recent academic study in the last 3 years
- Experience of working within a District Nursing team.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role applied for
- Has an awareness of the knowledge and skills required by a leader
- Understanding of clinical governance and how this contributes to practice.
- Awareness of the local and national strategic direction in relation to District Nursing.
- Knowledge of factors requiring consideration in planned change
Desirable
- Completion of a leadership module.
- Recognition of District Nursing challenges in practice.
Person Specification
Entry Attainments
Essential
- Current first level registration in Adult Nursing registered with the NMC
- Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Nursing
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C/9-4) or equivalent.
- Functional skills (Maths and English at level 2)
- 12 months post registration experience
- Experience of working in a community setting in the last 2 years.
Desirable
- A first degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum of a lower second classification (2:2)
- Evidence of recent academic study in the last 3 years
- Experience of working within a District Nursing team.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role applied for
- Has an awareness of the knowledge and skills required by a leader
- Understanding of clinical governance and how this contributes to practice.
- Awareness of the local and national strategic direction in relation to District Nursing.
- Knowledge of factors requiring consideration in planned change
Desirable
- Completion of a leadership module.
- Recognition of District Nursing challenges in practice.
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
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).
