Job overview
We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 caseload holder or qualified District Nurse to join our Community Nursing team in Mid West Beds. This highly respected team is based in Steppingley Hub and delivers responsive, high quality nursing to patients in their own homes. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS. If you are looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change, this is the opportunity for you. You will be a strong leader, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services. You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced community nurse, looking for the next step in their career, community nursing services are expanding in line with the 10 year plan to provide more care in the community, this is an exciting place to be at this time. We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Nurse to support the community teams to deliver person centred, research based care. You will have the skills and experience to manage your own caseload, which will be aligned to the GP practice and residential homes within the area. You will be working with the Mid West team, covering Ampthill, Flitwick, Barton, Woburn and surrounding villages. Excellent communication and time management skills, and sound clinical knowledge, are essential skills. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.
Working for our organisation
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week.
This is a fulltime post - 37.5 hours
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah O’Hare 07773053918
Laura Kirkman 07547239153
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
1. Registered General Nurse
2. Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
3. Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting
4. Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
5. Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
6. Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Desirable criteria
7. Specialist Practitioner Qualification
8. Nurse Prescriber
Other
Essential criteria
9. Current driving licence
10. Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
12. Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
13. Comprehensive understanding of partnership working
14. Ability to manage a caseload
15. Be able to work in collaboration with patients, carers and the MDT
Desirable criteria
16. Understanding of safeguarding and essentials of managing complex cases
17. Be a proactive nurse with a strong desire to lead on the delivery of quality, holistic care
18. Be a positive role model and mentor to support junior staff in their day to day clinical activities
Knowledge
Essential criteria
19. Literate in IT/Computer Skills
20. Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
21. Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
22. Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable criteria
23. Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services
24. •To utilise systmone data and other performance and activity data to influence practice and improve local service delivery.