Detailed job description and main responsibilities Provide support to a team of multidisciplinary professionals providing clinical health and social care in admission prevention / avoidance service. Set and maintain standards of care and to deploy, co-ordinate and supervise the nursing team and learners as required. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised nursing care to patients living in the community. Be responsible for the accurate maintenance of patient and other records Participate in the long term management of patients within the locality To have continued responsibility for a defined caseload. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse Mentor/Preceptor/998 or equivalent Specialist Nursing Practice(District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training Evidence of personal development Experience Essential criteria Evidence of experience at band 5 Community Nurse level Management of a team Management of change within a complex environment Experience of teaching others Skills Essential criteria Communicating within a multi discipline team Excellent oral and written communication skills Management of change Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications Other requirements Essential criteria Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period. We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [ Click Apply] Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the [ Click Apply] website for detail. If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.