Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Developmental band 6 Community Nurse / District Nurse in training to join our Integrated Teams in Havering.
Thesuccessful candidateswill be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P's:
1. Putting people first
2. Prioritising quality
3. Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
4. Being professional and honest
5. Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
The successful candidates will be a Registered Nurse (RN12-NMC) responsible for caseload management and delegation. The nurse will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.
The successful candidates will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit;. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will lead and manage a Community Nursing Team, geographically aligned to GP practices and be responsible for the management of a caseload ensuring the provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients and their families in the community. He/she will work as part of the integrated primary/community health care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients. The nurse works without direct supervision and provides leadership to the community nursing team.
Applications are welcome from nurses currently undertaking the Band 6 Development Program or with an interest in working towards.
Candidate must have a valid permanent valid driving licence and access to a car.
About us
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,108 to a maximum of £5,177).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
6. District nurse qualification, certificate, DiP, Degree
7. Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
8. Nurse/Prescriber/Non-Medical Prescriber
9. Top - to -Toe Physical Examination Course
10. Evidence of professional up-dating
Desirable
11. Relevant post registration course and experience Palliative Care, Diabetes and Tissue Viability
12. Mentor Qualification
13. working towards NMP V300
Experience
Essential
14. Has experience of team working that will assist the individual to manage an effective team
15. Caseload management and effective delegation responsibility
16. Evidence of teaching and assessing individuals
17. Providing complex packages of care
18. Interagency and collaborative working
Desirable
19. 3 years post registration experience
20. 2 years experience in primary care / community care role
21. Experience of ensuring practice is based on sound evidence and clinical audit
22. Ability to manage staff conflict and difficult situations
Knowledge
Essential
23. An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
24. Awareness of the content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
25. A good range of clinical skills, including assessment
26. Understand the importance of chronic disease management and rehabilitation in the community
Skills
Essential
27. Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
28. Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
29. Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
30. Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way