Job summary
We have a fabulous opportunity for a qualified District Nurse to join our Ripley Community Nursing team. Our well established team are based at Ripley Community Hospital.
Ripley Community Nursing Team
Ripley community nurses provide core nursing care across the Ripley area of the Amber Valley locality, while working closely with the Rapid nursing team and wider PCN.
This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified specialist practitioner (District Nurse) with varied community experience who wants to enhance their leadership and caseload management skills supported by other District Nurses and a dedicated Clinical Lead District Nurse.
Main duties of the job
Experience in caseload management with a high standard of community nursing knowledge and clinical skills will be required.
You will be provided with training and support tailored to your needs to drive forward high quality care and team work; including a thorough induction programme, regular one to ones, peer supervision, working within an MDT and clinical training.
Provide effective evidenced based care to a defined population/Primary Care Network. This is achieved through effective delegation, caseload management, monitoring of care standards, leadership and the performance management of team members.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, utilising their professional judgement at all times.
Provide clinical leadership and line management to Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care.
To contribute to the continuous improvement of community nursing in line with the NHS long term plan.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nurse)
- Student mentorship
- Have undertaken or be prepared to undertake a leadership development programme
Desirable
- V300 Non-Medical Prescribing
- Practice Educator
Experience & knowledge
Essential
- Caseload management
- Community experience
- Proven clinical expertise, knowledge and experience in wound care, end of life care and catheter care
- Knowledge of Public Health agenda
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to the development of clinical practice of others
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
- Able to work across 7 days
Desirable
- Proven managerial skills and experience of change management
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nurse)
- Student mentorship
- Have undertaken or be prepared to undertake a leadership development programme
Desirable
- V300 Non-Medical Prescribing
- Practice Educator
Experience & knowledge
Essential
- Caseload management
- Community experience
- Proven clinical expertise, knowledge and experience in wound care, end of life care and catheter care
- Knowledge of Public Health agenda
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to the development of clinical practice of others
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
- Able to work across 7 days
Desirable
- Proven managerial skills and experience of change management
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).
