Job summary
Band: 7
Location: Bracknell
We are seeking a Clinical Lead to join our Community Nursing team to provide enhanced clinical support and expertise to patients.
In this role, you will offer clinical guidance and direction to community nursing staff, drawing on your own expertise to support the delivery of high-quality care. You will be responsible for implementing evidence-based practices to ensure best patient care.
The successful candidate will be NMC registered, hold a Specialist Community Nursing Qualification and either possess an Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) or be willing to undertake this within 6 to 12 months of starting the role. A key focus of the position is to promote a service that prevents inappropriate or unscheduled hospital admissions and supports timely and effective hospital discharges.
Working alongside the Operational Team Lead, you will also ensure that staff are competent in their roles and that new team members receive a thorough induction and the necessary support to reach the required level of competency.
If you are a passionate and experienced clinician looking to make a meaningful impact in community care, we would love to hear from you!
*Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure care in their locality is based on sound assessment & care planning processes.
- I.T. literate to support staff transitioning to mobile working.
- Positively represent the service both internally & external & and formal means.
- Ensure that appropriate statutory & mandatory training has been undertaken by all.
- Responsible for the retention & recruitment, induction, personal and professional development of staff.
- Monitor clinical supervision, induction, preceptorship & development of staff.
- Exercise leadership and judgment in the management of a Community Nursing Team to ensure good clinical practice and maintain high standards of care, & review staff practice.
- Provide education opportunities and training for all staff & students including pre &d post registration nursing students.
- To develop district nursing practice in a defined area, developing & using relationships with other primary care team members.
- Ensures the service is meeting business & performance requirements of the Organisation in-line with service specification, contract & CQUIN.
- Plan, organise & deliver regular staff meetings to share information pathways within the service and wider organisation
- Investigate complaints and incidents, including Serious Incidents requiring investigation, safeguarding & clinical issues.
- Identify the Root Causes, make recommendations for improvement & disseminate learning to staff, adding areas of concern to the risk register.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified Nurse
- Extensive community experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of change management
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Anne Gates on 07879115270 or email: Anne.Gates@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified Nurse
- Extensive community experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of change management
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Anne Gates on 07879115270 or email: Anne.Gates@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Specialist Community Practice qualification relevant to field of practice. (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing) Teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Evidence at studying at Masters level
- Advanced History taking and Non-Medical-Prescriber Qualification or willing to undertake within 2 years in post- V300.
- Knowledge relating to practice assessor qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in teaching and assessing both pre and post reg. nursing.
- Act as clinical expert in the field of community nursing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to motivate self and teams to manage change.
- Reinforces within the service the need to view users holistically and promote self-care and independence.
- Develops strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring that staff are given the opportunity to develop and grow into roles; promoting succession planning, to meet the needs of the service.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate recent innovative practice.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Specialist Community Practice qualification relevant to field of practice. (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing) Teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Evidence at studying at Masters level
- Advanced History taking and Non-Medical-Prescriber Qualification or willing to undertake within 2 years in post- V300.
- Knowledge relating to practice assessor qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in teaching and assessing both pre and post reg. nursing.
- Act as clinical expert in the field of community nursing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to motivate self and teams to manage change.
- Reinforces within the service the need to view users holistically and promote self-care and independence.
- Develops strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring that staff are given the opportunity to develop and grow into roles; promoting succession planning, to meet the needs of the service.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate recent innovative practice.
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).
