Lead Nurse Specialist - District Nursing
The post holder will professionally support the continuous development and evolution of all district nursing roles across community nursing in South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership. They will provide professional assurance and governance in relation to the trainee District Nurse as an expert clinical practitioner, provide professional support and guidance to trainee District Nurses to facilitate evidence of competence and skills, and provide preceptorship to all District Nurses during their first year of practice on completion of the District Nurse pathway.
The post holder will ensure that District Nurses, trainee District Nurses and all levels of practice across the District Nursing team are supported in delivering high quality person-centred care. District Nurses are responsible and accountable for delivering an accessible, appropriate, high quality and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community by working in partnership with patients, care providers and agencies. They will also support quality of care reviews and developments in practice through designated areas of work.
Employer: NHS Lanarkshire
Location and working pattern: This role will be based in Nursing within Almada St. The working pattern will be confirmed by the hiring manager.
Contract type: Permanent. Full time. 37 hours.
Eligibility and qualifications:
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
* Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
* Postgraduate expertise within speciality / area of practice demonstrating leadership in safety, and clinical practice
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality
* Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures related to the speciality/area of practice
* Evidence of application of advanced practice skills and clinical judgement in the speciality
* Evidence of management/leadership experience
* Evidence of CPD in the area of speciality including study days/courses/postgraduate qualification
* Excellent team-working/leadership skills with ability to motivate and influence others
* Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management
* Working knowledge of basic information technology
* Driving licence: full UK/EU/EEA
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Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life balance policies and procedures
How to apply and contact
For more information on the role, refer to the Job Description or information pack. For queries about the recruitment process, contact the recruitment team.
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Additional information
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