Job Overview The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided for patients referred to the team for District Nursing Services which is delivered over a 24 hour period. In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution. Main duties of the job The NHS Plan sets a challenging agenda of improvement, expansion and reform for health and social care providers. This includes devolution of power and resources to the front line to give health professionals who deliver care the freedom to innovate. The competencies described are based on the NatPACT PCT Competency Framework for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors (2003). The post holder will support the Team Leader in the provision of strong clinical leadership and in ensuring the principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level within the designated team. The post holder must adhere at all times to the Code of Conduct as published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and must work within the policies and guidelines as laid down by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. Working for our organisation We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including: Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network. Our Values We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are: Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Adult Nurse Teaching and Assessment Qualification (ie ENB 998) Desirable criteria Non-medical Prescribing Experience Essential criteria Significant experience and competence in community nursing Initiation of and participation in clinical audit Ability to effectively lead and manage the district nursing team in the delivery of effective services Experience of risk management and governance Experience of managing a budget. Desirable criteria Experience of managing a budget Knowledge Essential Criteria Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications Information and data processing Understanding confidentiality and Data Protection Desirable criteria Leadership/management development (ie Leadership at the Point of Care; RCN Leadership Programme, etc) Skills Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records IT skills (use of email, internet, word processing, etc) Ability to input, amend and modify data Desirable criteria Knowledge/experience of working in a multicultural community Palliative care experience Wound management including Doppler skills Phlebotomy experience Post registration experience Cannulation experience Blurred boundary working Care and Management of PICC and Hickman Lines IV Therapy Administration Verification of death Other Essential criteria Car owner/driver Awareness of Health & Safety Issues