NHS
Job title:
District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for District Nurses/Senior Community Nurses to join our Integrated Team in ICT Central Walthamstow, Waltham Forest in East London.The successful candidates will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day to day workThesuccessful candidateswill be a Registered Nurse (RN12-NMC) responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.Thesuccessful candidateswill support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students. They will have a commitment to collaborative working actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.Main duties of the jobThe 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 district nurse works without direct supervision and provides leadership to the community nursing team.Applications are welcome from nurses currently undertaking the Band 6 Development Programme.About usCOVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.Probationary PeriodThis 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 NELFTNELFT 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 – Outer LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staffDate posted13 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number395-WF205-24Job locationsICT Central, Jane Atkinson Health and Well-Being Centre714, Forest RoadWalthamstowE17 3HPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based systemUse of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based systemUse of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPerson SpecificationQualificationEssential
- District nurse qualification, certificate, DiP, Degree
- Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse/Prescriber/Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of professional up-dating
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course and experience e.g. Palliative Care, Diabetes and Tissue Viability
- Mentor Qualification
ExperienceEssential
- Has experience of team working that will assist the individual to manage an effective team
- Interagency and collaborative working
- Evidence of teaching and assessing individuals
- Providing complex packages of care
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience
- Ability to manage staff conflict and difficult situations
- Experience of ensuring practice is based on sound evidence and clinical audit
KnowledgeEssential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Awareness of the content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- A good range of clinical skills, including assessment
- Understand the importance of chronic disease management and rehabilitation in the community
SkillsEssential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
- District nurse qualification, certificate, DiP, Degree
- Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse/Prescriber/Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of professional up-dating
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course and experience e.g. Palliative Care, Diabetes and Tissue Viability
- Mentor Qualification
ExperienceEssential
- Has experience of team working that will assist the individual to manage an effective team
- Interagency and collaborative working
- Evidence of teaching and assessing individuals
- Providing complex packages of care
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience
- Ability to manage staff conflict and difficult situations
- Experience of ensuring practice is based on sound evidence and clinical audit
KnowledgeEssential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Awareness of the content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- A good range of clinical skills, including assessment
- Understand the importance of chronic disease management and rehabilitation in the community
SkillsEssential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
Expected salary
£37338 – 44962 per year
Location
Walthamstow, East London
Job date
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:56:13 GMT
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (un-jobs.net) you saw this job posting.