Job summary
**INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY**
I am pleased to offer this exciting 12 month secondment opportunity for a Lead Specialist Practitioner role within the Stafford North District Nursing Team.
You will play a vital part within the exciting changes happening here at Greyfriars Therapy Centre providing you with the valuable opportunity to dip your toes into the waters of senior clinical leadership.
Main duties of the job
Advanced clinical, theoretical and practical knowledgeacross a range of work procedures relevant but notlimited to a specified clinical area A/IKnowledge of quality improvementtools and techniquesDemonstrates the NMC standards for proficiency forcommunity nursing SPQsEvidence of continuing professional developmentProficient in the use of Microsoft products, inparticular, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPointKnowledge of relevant professional standards andlegislation A/IUnderstanding of the clinical governance agenda andthe implications for a specific clinical areaAbility to evaluate various treatment techniques andto research new/ alternative treatment methods in linewith the objectives of the organisation (including useof digital technology)Patient and outcome focussedAbility to develop people and processes in support ofimproved service delivery in an efficiency drivenenvironmentExcellent all round interpersonal skills, includingnegotiation and influencingHighly developed written and verbal communicationand presentation skillsAbility to work as part of a virtual team, providingsupport and advice across systemsAbility to prioritise workEffective partnership and collaborative worker
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing clinical leadership to the community nursing team. Supporting the District Nursecaseload holder/senior nurse to ensure safe and effective care for service users. They will havethe shared responsibility for organising the day to day running of the caseload. Oversight of the running of the District/Community Nursing caseload and development of staffwithin the team, working alongside the Operational Lead/Manager and Education Lead. They will provide enhanced holistic nursing care to housebound service users utilising enhancedassessment skills; decision making; prescribing and freedom to act as a Specialist Practitioner.They will be experienced in a range of nursing procedures including but not limited to woundcare; end of life care; continence management; administration of medications through variousroutes including I.Vs. Being a senior member of the community nursing team they will share clinical knowledge,expertise and advice and provide mentorship and supervision to pre and post-registration nurses inthe community nursing team. Working within the community nursing team ensuring robustbusiness continuity plans are in place and delivered during periods of high demand and/or reducedcapacity.Page 2 of 8 Working closely with other MPFT services and external partners to support the development anddelivery of effective care pathways. Supporting the delivery of place based care within the attachedlocality. Understands population health needs within attached locality and develops collaborative workingand maintains networks within the community, acting as a key stakeholder to ensure these needsare met. To contribute to service/policy development through active membership on working parties orprofessional forums. To be aware of national and local policy that impacts upon the health andwellbeing of service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing clinical leadership to the community nursing team. Supporting the District Nursecaseload holder/senior nurse to ensure safe and effective care for service users. They will havethe shared responsibility for organising the day to day running of the caseload. Oversight of the running of the District/Community Nursing caseload and development of staffwithin the team, working alongside the Operational Lead/Manager and Education Lead. They will provide enhanced holistic nursing care to housebound service users utilising enhancedassessment skills; decision making; prescribing and freedom to act as a Specialist Practitioner.They will be experienced in a range of nursing procedures including but not limited to woundcare; end of life care; continence management; administration of medications through variousroutes including I.Vs. Being a senior member of the community nursing team they will share clinical knowledge,expertise and advice and provide mentorship and supervision to pre and post-registration nurses inthe community nursing team. Working within the community nursing team ensuring robustbusiness continuity plans are in place and delivered during periods of high demand and/or reducedcapacity.Page 2 of 8 Working closely with other MPFT services and external partners to support the development anddelivery of effective care pathways. Supporting the delivery of place based care within the attachedlocality. Understands population health needs within attached locality and develops collaborative workingand maintains networks within the community, acting as a key stakeholder to ensure these needsare met. To contribute to service/policy development through active membership on working parties orprofessional forums. To be aware of national and local policy that impacts upon the health andwellbeing of service users.
Person Specification
Community SpCommunity Specialist Practice Qualification (to level 6 or 7)
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent significant experience
- Current NMC registration
- Physical Health Assessment Qualification
- V300 Independent Nurse Prescribing (or working towards)
- Post graduate qualification in nursing related subject and evidence of further education, training and development in role
- Honours degree or evidence of working at this leve
- Mentorship/Assessor Training
Desirable
Desirable
- Long Term Conditions Module
- Frailty Module
- Mental Health Assessment Module
- Project Management
- Quality Improvement
Person Specification
Community SpCommunity Specialist Practice Qualification (to level 6 or 7)
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent significant experience
- Current NMC registration
- Physical Health Assessment Qualification
- V300 Independent Nurse Prescribing (or working towards)
- Post graduate qualification in nursing related subject and evidence of further education, training and development in role
- Honours degree or evidence of working at this leve
- Mentorship/Assessor Training
Desirable
Desirable
- Long Term Conditions Module
- Frailty Module
- Mental Health Assessment Module
- Project Management
- Quality Improvement
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
