Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for NCIC staff to expand their practice with the Specialist Practitioner programme for District Nursing.
During the programme you will gain a systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and new insights, informed by the forefront of district nursing professional practice. You will also gain an understanding of enquiry and research as well as coaching and teaching using enhanced communication skills.
As a specialist practitioner you will gain decision making skills in complex and unpredictable situations. Acquire leadership and management skills, prioritisation of individual and team work-load and case-load management. In addition to advanced systematic history, consultation and physical assessment skills and gain a non-medical prescribing qualification.
This course is designed to specifically enhance your existing nursing skills. On successful completion of this course the qualifications you will receive are Postgraduate Diploma for District Nursing with Integrated Independent Prescribing (V300) at Level 7 . As well as the high sought after title of District Nurse Specialist Practitioner. All of the above will be recognised on the NMC register.
Main duties of the job
It is delivered via a combination of blended learning (including face to face sessions, virtual sessions and directed study) and work-based learning, supported by a Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor as per the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018) Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment). The programme utilises an integrated theory and practice approach that will develop skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for safe and effective specialist practice.
NCIC works in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire who have a strong reputation for its District Nurse training. You will work with skilled academics who have held senior roles in District Nursing.
Candidate will be expected to travel to Uclan to receive the academic element of their course
Course length 54 weeks.
Leading and Advancing District Nursing (40 credits)
PgD University Award Independent/Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V300) or Negotiated Learning to be agreed prior to the Course (40 credits)
Consultation and Physical Examination: Health Assessment Skills for Community Specialist Practitioners (20 credits)
Contemporary leadership and management of change for Community Specialist Practitioner's(20 credits)
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
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.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
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
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
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 followsif 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
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
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.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
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
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
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 followsif 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration 1st level registration
- BSc or equivalent in clinical nursing
- Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development
Desirable
- Mentorship Course or Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Specialist chronic disease management course
- Nurse Prescribing qualification (V150 or V300)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in primary or urgent care
- Clinical Audit
- Community working
- Leadership or Team Management experience
Skills Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical knowledge in acute and chronic disease management
- Knowledge of good clinical practice
- Knowledge of current health and social care policies and legislation
- Demonstrable knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate clinical competence in minor illness management
- Able to demonstrate excellent motivation and communication skills
- Able to demonstrate ability to delegate effectively
- Able to demonstrate consultation and assessment skills
- Able to understand reflective practice and its application
- Self awareness and appreciation of limitations
- Ability to challenge effectively and present solutions to issues within service design and delivery
- Able to work independently and effectively within a team
- Flexible and motivated
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
- Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently
- Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration 1st level registration
- BSc or equivalent in clinical nursing
- Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development
Desirable
- Mentorship Course or Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Specialist chronic disease management course
- Nurse Prescribing qualification (V150 or V300)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in primary or urgent care
- Clinical Audit
- Community working
- Leadership or Team Management experience
Skills Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical knowledge in acute and chronic disease management
- Knowledge of good clinical practice
- Knowledge of current health and social care policies and legislation
- Demonstrable knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate clinical competence in minor illness management
- Able to demonstrate excellent motivation and communication skills
- Able to demonstrate ability to delegate effectively
- Able to demonstrate consultation and assessment skills
- Able to understand reflective practice and its application
- Self awareness and appreciation of limitations
- Ability to challenge effectively and present solutions to issues within service design and delivery
- Able to work independently and effectively within a team
- Flexible and motivated
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
- Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently
- Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings.
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).
