Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, compassionate and dynamic Band 7 District Nurse to join our District Nursing team in Milton Keynes leading a team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Support Workers.
District Nursing is a unique part of Community Nursing where no two days are ever the same.
We pride ourselves on providing personalised care to patients in their own homes and the difference that our team makes to all they encounter is nothing but inspiring.
We are passionate about developing our workforce and have robust Preceptorship, 21st Century Leadership and Chief Nurse Fellow programmes that we offer locally to name but a few.
Main duties of the job
The District Nurse will be responsible for a caseload of patients including case management of our complex and end of life patients. The District Nurse will be highly skilled, professional and able to provide holistic assessments and develop comprehensive nursing plans of care to meet the needs of each patient on caseload. They will also work in partnership with primary health care teams, social care, voluntary sectors and other CNWL services ensuring that the patient is involved and at the centre of all care provided.
About us
If you are a qualified District Nurse who embodies quality patient care and team working then we would love to hear from you.
Hours of service are 09:00 to 17:00, to include weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis and being a car driver is essential.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Teaches/coaches, demonstrates, supervises and supports nursing care to patients as required when working clinically.
- Carries out skilled evidence-based nursing intervention and ensures implementation throughout the team.
- Manages complex, challenging and demanding clinical situations.
- Ensures clinical practice of the team is up to date and based on current evidence base.
- Applies current IPC policy issues and universal precautions.
- Responsible for ensuring Community Nursing teams develop appropriate plans of care for individual patients, families/carers or patient groups.
- Leads, facilitates and disseminates information on appropriate audits to ensure outstanding care and maintenance of high standards.
- Ensures community nursing actions following MDTs are implemented.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Teaches/coaches, demonstrates, supervises and supports nursing care to patients as required when working clinically.
- Carries out skilled evidence-based nursing intervention and ensures implementation throughout the team.
- Manages complex, challenging and demanding clinical situations.
- Ensures clinical practice of the team is up to date and based on current evidence base.
- Applies current IPC policy issues and universal precautions.
- Responsible for ensuring Community Nursing teams develop appropriate plans of care for individual patients, families/carers or patient groups.
- Leads, facilitates and disseminates information on appropriate audits to ensure outstanding care and maintenance of high standards.
- Ensures community nursing actions following MDTs are implemented.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- District Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of other professional training
Desirable
- Additional management/Leadership training
- Non- Medical Prescribing V300
Experience
Essential
- District / Community Nurse experience
- Evidence of recent team management
Desirable
- Involvement in practice development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current community nursing issues
- Understanding of primary care provision in its broadest sense
- Sound clinical knowledge
- NMC code
- Infection control issues and procedures
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Sound practical skills & Assessment skills
- An understanding of managing HR issues
- Delegation skills
- Ability to work alone as well as be part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to implement policy and guidelines
Personal disposition
Essential
- Good communicator - written and verbal
- Full driving license and use of car for work purposes
- Interest in personal, future development
- Able to be flexible in relation to hours worked
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- District Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of other professional training
Desirable
- Additional management/Leadership training
- Non- Medical Prescribing V300
Experience
Essential
- District / Community Nurse experience
- Evidence of recent team management
Desirable
- Involvement in practice development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current community nursing issues
- Understanding of primary care provision in its broadest sense
- Sound clinical knowledge
- NMC code
- Infection control issues and procedures
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Sound practical skills & Assessment skills
- An understanding of managing HR issues
- Delegation skills
- Ability to work alone as well as be part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to implement policy and guidelines
Personal disposition
Essential
- Good communicator - written and verbal
- Full driving license and use of car for work purposes
- Interest in personal, future development
- Able to be flexible in relation to hours worked
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).
