Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Nurse who holds the SPQDN and clinical skills to work within our integrated Primary Care Hub, covering Mid of Bedfordshire (Ampthill, Shefford, Biggleswade). This newly developed post will help support newly appointed nurses into post, ensuring a robust induction into their role and competency sign off. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the wider teams competencies are also up to date and reviewed periodically. This is a friendly, dedicated and supportive team where professional guidance is readily available. The successful candidate will be expected to support in the absence of the Primary Care at Home Manager or Team Lead's.
Main duties of the job
We are an Outstanding Trust where the focus is on the delivery of quality outcomes and improving the patient experience.
We are looking for someone who is dynamic and motivated and has the confidence to support, coach and develop individuals to deliver consistently high quality services. Excellent communication and time management skills, and sound clinical knowledge, is essential. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah Denmead - Service Manager - 07825273833
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah Denmead - Service Manager - 07825273833
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post-registration qualification in District Nursing
- Demonstrable evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience, including in a community setting
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs
- Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality
Desirable
- Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Demonstrate working within a multi-agency environment
- Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
- Demonstrate application of clinical governance
- Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice
- Understanding of National and Local issues that impact on the population of Bedfordshire
Other
Essential
- Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays) as required
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post-registration qualification in District Nursing
- Demonstrable evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience, including in a community setting
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs
- Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality
Desirable
- Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Demonstrate working within a multi-agency environment
- Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
- Demonstrate application of clinical governance
- Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice
- Understanding of National and Local issues that impact on the population of Bedfordshire
Other
Essential
- Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays) as required
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a car for work purposes
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
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ampthill Health Centre (post will be working across Mid Bedforshire - Shefford/Biggleswade/Ampthill sites)
Oliver Street
Ampthill
MK45 2SB
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
