District Nursing Sister/ Charge Nurse

Job title:

District Nursing Sister/ Charge Nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Development role within District Nursing; we are seeking an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Band 5 staff nurse. This role provides a unique opportunity for an individual to develop leadership and management skills while supported by the Cluster Co-Ordinator.The successful candidate will manage a caseload and lead a team of Community Staff Nurses, Nursing Associates and Health Care Assistants to deliver high quality care to patients in their own homes.The post will initially be temporary and will be extended if within 2 years, the successful candidate has obtained History taking and clinical Skills certificate, attended the LEO course and completed an academic leadership course. They should also be able to demonstrate leadership and operational management for the team/service.Essential criteria includes:

• Adult Nursing registration (active)
• Practice Assessor status
• Car driver with appropriate business insurance

• Interview Date: 11 December 2024
• Full Time/ Part-time hours available
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASEMain duties of the jobAct as support to senior sister and team membersEnsure professional practices in line with requirements of NMCDevelop role by completing clinical skills, LEO course and academic leadership courseLead and manage a team and specified case loadSupport and develop junior staff/students and ensure appropriate supervision is availableAbout usOur staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor WalksThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDate posted27 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration2 yearsWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number317-2024-48-27-DRJob locationsTrustwide317 TrustwideNE7 7DNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesBand 5

• Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
• Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
• Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence.
• Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.

Band 6

• The District Nursing Sister / Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery of nursing care to a defined caseload by utilising team management and organisational skills. This will include providing leadership, management and clinical supervision to the District Nursing Team.
• To engage in the assessment of individual, family and community health care needs in partnership with patients. Plan implement and evaluate health care programmes to meet identify need, within available resources referring to team members and other agencies as appropriate.
• To contribute to the public health agenda.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesBand 5

• Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
• Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
• Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence.
• Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.

Band 6

• The District Nursing Sister / Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery of nursing care to a defined caseload by utilising team management and organisational skills. This will include providing leadership, management and clinical supervision to the District Nursing Team.
• To engage in the assessment of individual, family and community health care needs in partnership with patients. Plan implement and evaluate health care programmes to meet identify need, within available resources referring to team members and other agencies as appropriate.
• To contribute to the public health agenda.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.Person SpecificationBand 5Essential

• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
• Good IT skills
• Relevant and recent clinical experience
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing (completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
• UK Driving licence

Desirable

• Awareness of role of Primary Health Care team
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
• Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
• Previous experience in speciality
• Community Nurse prescribing

Band 6Essential

• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
• Good IT skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Relevant and recent clinical experience
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Registered Nurse Level 1(Adult branch)
• Valid NMC registration
• Diploma / Degree Certificate in District Nursing,
• UK Driving licence

Desirable

• Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty
• Previous experience in speciality
• Leadership Course
• Community Nurse prescribing
• Independent and Supplementary prescribing
• Clinical skills and assessment in primary Care

Person SpecificationBand 5Essential

• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
• Good IT skills
• Relevant and recent clinical experience
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing (completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
• UK Driving licence

Desirable

• Awareness of role of Primary Health Care team
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
• Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
• Previous experience in speciality
• Community Nurse prescribing

Band 6Essential

• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
• Good IT skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Relevant and recent clinical experience
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Registered Nurse Level 1(Adult branch)
• Valid NMC registration
• Diploma / Degree Certificate in District Nursing,
• UK Driving licence

Desirable

• Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty
• Previous experience in speciality
• Leadership Course
• Community Nurse prescribing
• Independent and Supplementary prescribing
• Clinical skills and assessment in primary Care

Expected salary

£29970 – 44962 per year

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:20:23 GMT

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