Senior Community Nurse / District Nurse

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you ready to grasp the opportunity to progress your nursing career? Are you passionate about delivering high quality, compassionate care in the community? Do you want be part of a dynamic team caring for a varied caseload while working across organizational boundaries? We have a permanent opportunity within the Allerdale & Copeland Night Nursing Team, however there will be the expectation that you would also rotate onto day duties to maintain clinical skills and work as part of the wider nursing services across Cumbria.

The position would suit someone who is committed to delivering a high standard of care while working within a small, supportive, innovative team. The right applicant would be supported well by the team, so this is an excellent opportunity for nurses wanting to take the next step in their career as a band 6 community staff nurse. We are all very committed to our service and love to welcome new team members, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and develop as an autonomous practitioner in a friendly, supportive team.

Are you ready for a challenge? Do you have the appetite to work as part of a team that is travelling on this transformational journey.

Main duties of the job

As a registered nurse in a multi-disciplinary team, work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.Working largely alone and unsupervised, assess patients, plan and implement care in the community, provide advice and education to patients, carers and colleagues, maintain associated records. Carry out nursing procedures.Carry out delegated management tasks including line management and clinical supervision of other team members. Provide management cover in the absence of the Team Leader. Flexible working is required to meet the needs of the patients group. The Care Group is commissioned to provide 24/7 nursing services.

About us

We provide a preceptorship program to ensure that the successful candidate is supported to perform in all aspects of the senior community nurse role.

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further information about the vacancy.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.

Date posted

17 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

262-A-23-5188617

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd, Hensingham

Whitehaven, Cumbria

CA28 8JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

An integrated care community works together to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the community. We will do this by:1. Joining up health and care services to work better together2. Providing more care out of hospital where possible3. Supporting people to have information about their health conditions

Health and social care professionals, GPs, the voluntary sector and the community will work as one team to support the health and wellbeing of local people.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further information about the vacancy.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Job description

Job responsibilities

An integrated care community works together to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the community. We will do this by:1. Joining up health and care services to work better together2. Providing more care out of hospital where possible3. Supporting people to have information about their health conditions

Health and social care professionals, GPs, the voluntary sector and the community will work as one team to support the health and wellbeing of local people.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further information about the vacancy.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
  • Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers and manage change.
  • Problem solving skills and critical decision making
  • Leadership

Desirable

  • Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
  • Operational clinical management of a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 1 registered nursing qualification with post registration experience
  • Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing - NMC mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Post Registration qualification in Acute and Chronic disease management
  • Nurse Prescribing
  • Specialist qualification in Community Nursing or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
  • Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Understanding of scope of professional practice.
  • Understanding of reflective practice and its application
  • Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered
  • Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare and the impact on community services

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to delegate effectively
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
  • IT skills.

Desirable

  • Post registration clinical skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Able to travel independently of public transport
  • Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings.

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Promote equality and value diversity
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
  • Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers and manage change.
  • Problem solving skills and critical decision making
  • Leadership

Desirable

  • Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
  • Operational clinical management of a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 1 registered nursing qualification with post registration experience
  • Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing - NMC mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Post Registration qualification in Acute and Chronic disease management
  • Nurse Prescribing
  • Specialist qualification in Community Nursing or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
  • Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Understanding of scope of professional practice.
  • Understanding of reflective practice and its application
  • Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered
  • Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare and the impact on community services

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to delegate effectively
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
  • IT skills.

Desirable

  • Post registration clinical skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Able to travel independently of public transport
  • Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings.

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Promote equality and value diversity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd, Hensingham

Whitehaven, Cumbria

CA28 8JG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd, Hensingham

Whitehaven, Cumbria

CA28 8JG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

District Nursing Sister

Sharon McCourt

sharon.mccourt@ncic.nhs.uk

07775546999

Date posted

17 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

262-A-23-5188617

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd, Hensingham

Whitehaven, Cumbria

CA28 8JG


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