Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated District Nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification, looking for an opportunity to lead and develop our friendly and supportiveLichfield & Burntwood District Nursing team?
We are looking for a NMC Registered Band 6 District Nurse with a Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing who is dynamic, motivated and highly skilled to support, coach and develop individuals to deliver consistently high-quality services.
You will be managing a caseload of patients while providing support and supervision for team members and students to enable provision of high-quality person-centred care to patients within their own homes which includes ensuring high standards of care are delivered in line with MPFT's policies and meeting locally required targets.
You will be well supported by our Lead Specialist Practitioner and Community Nurse Educator.
This role is part-time, 30 hours per week across a 7 days per week service with an expectation to travel independently across the geographical patch. We will consider requests for flexible working.
Main duties of the job
As Band 6 district nurse you will have a detailed professional and clinical skills and knowledge, be a skilled and competent specialist practitioner and have a focus in the following areas:
- Palliative care
- Administration of medication
- Management of long-term conditions
- Onward referrals to other members of the Multi Disciplinary Team including Specialist Pelvic Health, Community Matron, Diabetes Specialist Nurse and therapy services
- Communication with GP's, Palliative Care teams
- Assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support
- Supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
Work with the Operational Lead undertaking delegated tasks in team management
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
For further details, please see the job description and person specification attached.
Why choose South Staffordshire as a place to work?
We are an innovative, integrated Community Nursing service covering the Lichfield and Burntwood area. We work closely across the Nursing teams, including our Community Rapid Intervention Service, Unplanned Care, Podiatry, Physio, Falls Team, Stroke and Rehab teams whilst also liaising with our out of hours service and our Palliative Care team and Local Hospices to ensure that our patients are at the centre of the care provided and have access to the services they need when they need them. We recognise the importance of a patient centred, holistic approach and utilise evidence based practice whilst working together across all the nursing and therapy teams
We pride ourselves on our strong leadership, innovation, prevention and implementation of care. We ensure thatMPFTs values and behaviours are at the heart of what we do and that staff within our teams work within these in order that our patients benefit from our ethos. We support the development and learning of all staff, having great links with our own development team and our local universities, whist also priding ourselves on growing our own staff and leaders of the future.
If you are interested in joining our innovative workforce, then choose South Staffs for the next chapter in your career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please see the job description and person specification attached.
Why choose South Staffordshire as a place to work?
We are an innovative, integrated Community Nursing service covering the Lichfield and Burntwood area. We work closely across the Nursing teams, including our Community Rapid Intervention Service, Unplanned Care, Podiatry, Physio, Falls Team, Stroke and Rehab teams whilst also liaising with our out of hours service and our Palliative Care team and Local Hospices to ensure that our patients are at the centre of the care provided and have access to the services they need when they need them. We recognise the importance of a patient centred, holistic approach and utilise evidence based practice whilst working together across all the nursing and therapy teams
We pride ourselves on our strong leadership, innovation, prevention and implementation of care. We ensure thatMPFTs values and behaviours are at the heart of what we do and that staff within our teams work within these in order that our patients benefit from our ethos. We support the development and learning of all staff, having great links with our own development team and our local universities, whist also priding ourselves on growing our own staff and leaders of the future.
If you are interested in joining our innovative workforce, then choose South Staffs for the next chapter in your career.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- SPQDN qualification
- working towards SPQDN qualification
- experience working as a SSN/Band 6 in community
Desirable
- V150 Prescribing
- V300 Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Caseload Management
- Community Experience
- Palliative Care Management
Desirable
- Wound Care Management
- Leadership and Management of a Team
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- SPQDN qualification
- working towards SPQDN qualification
- experience working as a SSN/Band 6 in community
Desirable
- V150 Prescribing
- V300 Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Caseload Management
- Community Experience
- Palliative Care Management
Desirable
- Wound Care Management
- Leadership and Management of a Team
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).
