Overview
The Macclesfield Care Community in East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for experienced Community Staff Nurses to undertake a 12 month secondment to work towards becoming a Community Caseload Holder. Successful candidates will be supported in clinical practice by SPC Practice Assessors to work towards the competencies required to become effective Community Caseload Holders and apply for the Specialist Practitioner programme for District Nursing. We’re based at Waters Green Medical Centre. Our caseload consists of housebound patients and we cover a wide, semi‑rural patch consisting of the market town and surrounding countryside. This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative team to drive forward the expansion and modernisation of community nursing service with commitment to deliver the NHS Long Term Plan. The successful candidate will work closely with the therapy team, ACPs and GPs within the centre. Travel is an essential part of this role. Please demonstrate on your application how you would meet this requirement. Candidates who don’t currently have the V150 prescribing qualification may be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Hours per week: 37.5. We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non‑UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non‑UK residents.
Responsibilities
* To provide holistic, high quality, safe and skilled health and social care / support to patients, carers and their families.
* To work closely with members of the Integrated Care Team to provide rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions for patients in their own homes or other community settings, putting patients at the centre of their care and enabling patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
* To be responsible/manage individual and team caseload of patients and carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes.
* To provide leadership and support across the care community team demonstrating emotional intelligence to recognise pressures of self and team.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
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