Job summary
We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 caseload holder or qualified District Nurse to join our Community Nursing team in Mid West Beds. This highly respected team is based in Steppingley Hub and delivers responsive, high quality nursing to patients in their own homes. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS.If you are looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change, this is the opportunity for you. You will be a strong leader, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services. You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced community nurse, looking for the next step in their career, community nursing services are expanding in line with the 10 year plan to provide more care in the community, this is an exciting place to be at this time. We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Nurse to support the community teams to deliver person centred, research based care. You will have the skills and experience to manage your own caseload, which will be aligned to the GP practice and residential homes within the area. You will be working with the Mid West team, covering Ampthill, Flitwick, Barton, Woburn and surrounding villages. Excellent communication and time management skills, and sound clinical knowledge, are essential skills. 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. You will be required to work a 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week.
This is a part time post - 12 hours
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah OHare 07773053918
Laura Kirkman 07547239153
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. You will be required to work a 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week.
This is a part time post - 12 hours
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah OHare 07773053918
Laura Kirkman 07547239153
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Desirable
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Nurse Prescriber
Other
Essential
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of partnership working
- Ability to manage a caseload
- Be able to work in collaboration with patients, carers and the MDT
Desirable
- Understanding of safeguarding and essentials of managing complex cases
- Be a proactive nurse with a strong desire to lead on the delivery of quality, holistic care
- Be a positive role model and mentor to support junior staff in their day to day clinical activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services
- oTo utilise systmone data and other performance and activity data to influence practice and improve local service delivery.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Desirable
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Nurse Prescriber
Other
Essential
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of partnership working
- Ability to manage a caseload
- Be able to work in collaboration with patients, carers and the MDT
Desirable
- Understanding of safeguarding and essentials of managing complex cases
- Be a proactive nurse with a strong desire to lead on the delivery of quality, holistic care
- Be a positive role model and mentor to support junior staff in their day to day clinical activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services
- oTo utilise systmone data and other performance and activity data to influence practice and improve local service delivery.
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).
