Job overview
If you are a qualified District Nurse or an enthusiastic experienced Community Staff Nurse looking for a development opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in leading and supporting staff, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.
The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and be responsible for assisting in the management and leadership of the Integrated Care Nursing Team. You will support the on-going development and transition of the community nursing service.
You will need to have some management and leadership experience and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work within a complex and dynamic work environment. Working with an extensive multidisciplinary team, you will be supported by and work closely with the District Nurse Team Leader and other members of the primary and community health care Due to the requirement to undertake visits the post holder is required to be a car driver with a valid driving licence.
For further information, a copy of the job description and person specification, or an informal discussion pleases contact:
Melanie Burton Operational Nurse Lead :- 07748930568
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
1. In collaboration with the Team Leader assist in the leadership, management and supervision of the Community Nursing Team, facilitating research and evidence based practice.
2. To lead the assessment process and maintain high quality effective nursing care in the community
3. To support case management of complex patients within the wider team
4. To support Multi Disciplinary Team working in collaboration with key partners/commissioners/GPs
5. To support the Team Leader in ensuring service delivery is in line with the Core Offer and the
Standard Operating Procedures of the Community Nursing Service
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
6. Registered Nurse Level 1
7. District Nurse degree or equivalent. (or a willingness to complete DN Qualification as directed by management)
8. Experience of administration of Intravenous medications
9. Mentorship qualification
10. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable criteria
11. Nurse prescriber (V150)
12. Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Experience of working with; Older people, Palliative Care, chronic disease
14. Continuing professional knowledge and development.
15. Experience of teaching and mentorship.
16. Evidence of knowledge and experience of Case Management.
17. Change management and leadership skills.
18. Working in partnership with other healthcare providers, Social services etc.
19. Experience In the management of staff
20. Experience of multidisciplinary working
Desirable criteria
21. Mental Health Experience
22. Experience of multidisciplinary team working and Case Management models
Knowledge
Essential criteria
23. Sound understanding of Primary care and multi agency working.
24. Awareness of the value of audit/research and evidence-based practice
25. Awareness of NHS issues
26. IT skills
27. Audit skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
28. Evidence of ability to communicate both verbally and in writing at all levels in multi-disciplinary forum and with users and carers.
29. Able to organise and coordinate services in collaboration with, and in the absence of the District Nurse Team Leader
Attributes
Essential criteria
30. Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to an alternative means of transport.
31. Motivated and enthusiastic
32. Willingness to learn new skills
33. Flexibility
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
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You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
34. Deputy Team Leader (PDF, 112.7KB)
35. Person Spec Deputy Team Leader (PDF, 24.7KB)
36. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
37. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
38. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
39. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
40. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
41. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
42. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameMelanie BurtonJob titleOperational Community Nurse LeadEmail addressmelanie.burton@nhs.netTelephone number01143078563