Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community staff nurse to work with the Poulton District Nursing Team. This post is permanent and part time.
If you would like to join our team in providing high quality District Nursing Services, are innovative, enthusiastic, enjoy developing yourself and others and have a positive attitude to change, we would like to hear from you.
NMC Level 1 Registration (Adult Branch), IT skills and car driver essential.
Main duties of the job
Assists the District Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse in the co-ordination and delivery of care in line with District Nursing Strategy nationally and locally.
If you would like to join our team in providing high quality District Nursing Services, are innovative, enthusiastic, enjoy developing yourself and others and have a positive attitude to change, we would like to hear from you.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing
- Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.
- Support Team Leader when they are present. Designated to take charge of and lead the team in the absence of the Team Leader/Caseload holder, including day to day supervision of other team members, delegation of work and monitoring of nursing care.
- Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities, to communicate condition-related
Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing
- Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.
- Support Team Leader when they are present. Designated to take charge of and lead the team in the absence of the Team Leader/Caseload holder, including day to day supervision of other team members, delegation of work and monitoring of nursing care.
- Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities, to communicate condition-related
Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers
Person Specification
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice
- ENB N18 Leg Ulcer Management
- ENB N49 Tissue Viability
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Scope of Professional Practice
- Clinical Supervision
- Reflective Practice
- Primary Health Care Teams
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of current national and local NHS activity within Acute and Primary Care settings
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Professional and Personal development via a Portfolio
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Audit
- Experience of Research & Development
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Innovative
- Team orientated
- Pro-active
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
- Car owner/ driver or suitable transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job
Person Specification
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice
- ENB N18 Leg Ulcer Management
- ENB N49 Tissue Viability
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Scope of Professional Practice
- Clinical Supervision
- Reflective Practice
- Primary Health Care Teams
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of current national and local NHS activity within Acute and Primary Care settings
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Professional and Personal development via a Portfolio
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Audit
- Experience of Research & Development
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Innovative
- Team orientated
- Pro-active
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
- Car owner/ driver or suitable transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Breck Rd
Poulton
FY6 7PU
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
