Overview
Band 7 - District Nurse Team Leader (full-time). You will need to be a Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing. The post is based with the Victoria PCN District Nurse team and supports a seven-day service within Stockport Neighbourhood Care.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides a dynamic, integrated environment with a focus on patient experience and a values-based culture. The organisation aims to be the provider of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff.
Responsibilities
* Lead District Nurse activities within the Primary Care Networks, working in partnership with social care colleagues, primary and secondary care.
* Demonstrate clinical expertise and leadership in practice, with sound knowledge of current issues relating to community nursing.
* Apply good organisational and assessment skills, be flexible, and cover the service between 8:00 and 18:00 as required.
* Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be adaptable, reliable and approachable.
* Lone working capability is required; a driving licence and access to a car for work are necessary.
* Adopt safeguarding practices in line with Trust policies and procedures for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Qualifications
* Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing (Band 7).
* Flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills.
* Up-to-date knowledge of relevant nursing issues and ability to provide leadership in practice.
About the Trust and Values
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust highlights its values: We Care, We Respect, We Listen. These guide behaviour and actions for all staff and are reflected in our promise: Making a difference every day. Applicants are asked to describe alignment with our values-based behaviours in their application.
Benefits
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, electronics, etc.)
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance – loans, savings, budgeting tips
* Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice
If you require support with your application, please contact the recruitment team. Flexible working requests are welcomed and considered to fit service needs.
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