Job overview
Are you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change? We are seeking a Community Nursing Sister/Qualified District Nurse to work within our integrated Primary Care Hub, which covers Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. You will work in our palliative care team, within our Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Primary Home Care Team. The successful candidates will work within the Community Nursing Team however; their focus will be to provide all care to our palliative patients. This is a friendly, dedicated and supportive team where professional guidance is readily available. We are an Outstanding Trust where the focus is on the delivery of quality outcomes and improving the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in Palliative care. You will work closely with your team to support and facilitate end of life care at home. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing.
Experience in the field of adult palliative and community services is desirable
We are looking for someone who is dynamic and motivated and has the confidence to support, coach and develop individuals to deliver consistently high quality services. You will also be required to manage your own caseload. Excellent communication and time management skills, and sound clinical knowledge, is essential. 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 shift pattern covering 7 days a week. The posts are full time.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Catherine Miah (Team Lead): 07557172399
Jade Carew (Team Lead): 07435734715
Person specification
Education/Qualification/Training
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/mentoring 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
Knowledge
Essential criteria
15. Literate in IT/Computer Skills
16. Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
17. Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services.
18. Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
19. Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language