Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Band 7 District Nurse to join our Rapid Response Service in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. You will work closely as an integrated team, managing and supporting senior nurses, staff nurses, nurse associates to deliver high quality urgent nursing care across the varied and vibrant demographic population.
This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced District Nurse with a passion for community nursing and a wealth of community experience. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and have a desire to use your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this job are 50% Leadership/teaching and 50% Clinical. This is a developing post within our locality. The initial role will be to provide clinical and management support to the current Senior Nurses in our teams with the potential for line management of Senior Nurses and overall management of a specific team.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire, 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 NOTE: Please see attached 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
- First Level registered Nurse
- Specialist Community Practice District Nursing Qualification
- Evidence of recent post registration/professional learning
- Prescribing Qualification ( either V100, V150 or V300)
Desirable
- IPPE (Teaching In Practice Module ) - SPQPE role only
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of national and local policy in relation to community health services.
- Understanding of partnership and integrated team working
- Proven track record of leading change and influencing practice
- Clinical competence and confidence in the following areas: Leg Ulcer Management, Continence Care, Palliative and EOL Care
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) or willing to work towards
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership and ability to manage a team
- IT Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level registered Nurse
- Specialist Community Practice District Nursing Qualification
- Evidence of recent post registration/professional learning
- Prescribing Qualification ( either V100, V150 or V300)
Desirable
- IPPE (Teaching In Practice Module ) - SPQPE role only
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of national and local policy in relation to community health services.
- Understanding of partnership and integrated team working
- Proven track record of leading change and influencing practice
- Clinical competence and confidence in the following areas: Leg Ulcer Management, Continence Care, Palliative and EOL Care
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) or willing to work towards
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership and ability to manage a team
- IT Skills
Desirable
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).
