This is a part-time role, working 30 hours per week, with the Meadway & Bucklands community nursing team based in Stechford/Hodgehill. The post covers 5 council wards in the area, with some crossover into Solihull border. Nursing interventions will be delivered in clients' own homes, and the holder will be expected to work multi‑professionally, support other team members, and contribute to the future development of the service.
Consideration will be given around the trust's flexible working policy with regards to shifts.
Main duties of the job
As a senior nurse you will be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, the ability to manage change in clinical practice and processes. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to independently make sound clinical and leadership judgments and regularly supervise the workload of junior colleagues.
We are looking for people who are innovative, forward‑thinking, flexible and have strong leadership qualities.
Job responsibilities
Applicants will need to possess the District Nurse qualification or be currently working towards this. The ideal candidate must be highly mobile, able to travel throughout Birmingham City boundaries, a good communicator, team player, and have sound clinical knowledge, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications/Training
* Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
* Post‑grad Degree or evidence of relevant degree level study (e.g., prescribing complete)
* Nurse Prescriber or willing to undertake module within 12 months of employment
* Mentor and assessor qualification or equivalent
* Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role
* District Nurse Specialist Practitioner qualification, or willing to work towards equivalent modules
Skills/Knowledge
* Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up‑to‑date evidence‑based clinical practice
* Excellent communication, analytical skills and a problem‑solving approach, IT literate
* Awareness of the complex needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population
* Leadership and interpersonal qualities
* Effective time management
* Excellent organisational/prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines, often working with sensitive or contentious information within varying environments
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge and implementation of NHS access targets
* Understanding and knowledge of finance and performance management
* Competent user of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and patient administration systems
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work under pressure
* Effective team member
Other Job Requirements
* Independent mobility throughout the organisation; requires a car and driver’s licence
* Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota
* Ability to work across various sites in Birmingham
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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