Job summary
Community Nursing Services Opportunityfor District Nurse Clinical Lead (Band 7)
Permanent - 37.5 hours per week.
Vacancy Seaford Locality
Are you a District Nurse with the Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) looking for the opportunity to develop your career?
Do you want to be part of an innovative team that is remodelling its adult community nursing services to ensure they are fit for the future?
If you are, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Clinical Lead Nurse to join our District Nursing Service.
We are looking for District Nurse who holds a Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification with significant Community Nursing experience to lead a Primary Care Network (PCN) aligned Locality team. The post holder will need to demonstrate a comprehensive specialist knowledge base and promote excellence in nursing practice in a dynamic healthcare environment.
They will be responsible for the development and delivery of a 7 day consistently high quality, safe and sustainable, cost efficient service operating 08:00 till 18.00
Main duties of the job
You will provide clinical leadership and line management for a Community Nursing team, working collaboratively with operational leads.
Responsibilities include assessing new and complex patients in their homes, planning and evaluating care, and delivering the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework in line with local objectives.
You will lead continuous quality improvement, support clinical governance, and manage caseload processes within your team. A key part of the role is helping patients and carers achieve optimal independence using best practice and adhering to national and Trust guidelines.
This is a challenging but rewarding position requiring a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. If you are flexible, dedicated, and aspire to grow, we offer support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Every team member is valued, and together we deliver excellent patient care through passion, hard work, and commitment.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
You must be able to travel independently, carrying equipment and car sharing as required.
The Trust has partnered with NHS Fleet solutions to provide a cost-effective way to lease a brand new car via salary sacrifice.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
You must be able to travel independently, carrying equipment and car sharing as required.
The Trust has partnered with NHS Fleet solutions to provide a cost-effective way to lease a brand new car via salary sacrifice.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN (Adults) on NMC Register
- Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nurse)
- Non-Medical Prescriber V300 (or commitment to undertake)
- Teaching and assessing qualification aligned to NMC requirements
- Advanced Physical Assessment Module (or commitment to undertake within 12 months of coming into post)
- Leadership/Management Training (or commitment to undertake)
- IOSH (or commitment to undertake)
Desirable
- Evidence of further study at Masters
- Trained to interpret microbiology and pathology results
Experience
Essential
- Extensive SPQ community nursing experience
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of up to date knowledge and skills
- Significant experience of team leadership and organisational skills at a senior level
- Experience of caseload management
Desirable
- Experience of managing change and developing teams
- Long term condition management
- Motivational Interviewing
Skills
Essential
- Independent prescribing, medication review and administration
- Skilled in the use of reflective practice and proactive clinical supervision
Desirable
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and priorities both locally and nationally
- Skills in staff appraisal
- Ability to facilitate innovative practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel easily in mixed geographical areas ensuring a timely delivery of patient care
- Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to others involved in community nursing business e.g. students/colleagues
- Car owner/driver
Desirable
- Requirement to be rostered onto weekends, bank holidays and evenings, to cover 7 day service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN (Adults) on NMC Register
- Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nurse)
- Non-Medical Prescriber V300 (or commitment to undertake)
- Teaching and assessing qualification aligned to NMC requirements
- Advanced Physical Assessment Module (or commitment to undertake within 12 months of coming into post)
- Leadership/Management Training (or commitment to undertake)
- IOSH (or commitment to undertake)
Desirable
- Evidence of further study at Masters
- Trained to interpret microbiology and pathology results
Experience
Essential
- Extensive SPQ community nursing experience
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of up to date knowledge and skills
- Significant experience of team leadership and organisational skills at a senior level
- Experience of caseload management
Desirable
- Experience of managing change and developing teams
- Long term condition management
- Motivational Interviewing
Skills
Essential
- Independent prescribing, medication review and administration
- Skilled in the use of reflective practice and proactive clinical supervision
Desirable
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and priorities both locally and nationally
- Skills in staff appraisal
- Ability to facilitate innovative practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel easily in mixed geographical areas ensuring a timely delivery of patient care
- Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to others involved in community nursing business e.g. students/colleagues
- Car owner/driver
Desirable
- Requirement to be rostered onto weekends, bank holidays and evenings, to cover 7 day service needs
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).
