Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Caseload Manager, to join our innovative Community District Nursing Team, supporting the communities of Bollington, Disley, and Poynton.
The Community Nursing teams of East Cheshire are leading the way in integrated working and best practice for the community nursing profession. Closer working relationships with colleagues in Therapies and Social Services have been formed, as part of working aligned to Care Communities with new programmes and projects being developed with other specialties, supporting multi-professional working.
Being part of our friendly, supportive and innovative team is an opportunity to take forward the expanding role of community nursing to meet the long-term condition agenda and the needs of our elderly population. Our dynamic management team are supportive and open to ideas and innovation.
Hours per week: 37.5
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
To provide holistic, high quality, safe and skilled health and social care / support to patients, carers and their families.
To work closely with member of the integrated care team to provide rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions for patients in their own homes or other community settings, putting patients at the centre of their care and enabling patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
To be responsible / manage individual and team caseload of patients and carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes.
To provide leadership and support across the care community team demonstrating emotional intelligence to recognise pressures of self and team.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
- Community Nurse Prescribing (V150)
- Mentor, Preceptor or equivalent
- Post registration qualifications e.g. palliative care, care of the elderly, wound care, continence or other relevant qualification.
Desirable
- Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or equivalent experience (and be willing to undertake/complete training within 2 years of commencing in post)
- Management/leadership Qualification
- Working towards MSc (Master of Science) in relevant subject.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at band 5 with either community experience or transferable skills.
- Achieved band 5 competencies required for a community post e.g. wound care
- Experience of mentoring junior, newly qualified staff and carers
- Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
- Knowledge and understanding of adult protection issues and safeguarding vulnerable adults and think family
- Recognition of health & well being agenda including health promotion and admission avoidance.
- Awareness of evidence based practice and NICE guidance.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience at band 6 with either community experience or transferable skills.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of undertake Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments
- Advance communication skills
- Advanced care planning and health coaching
- Ability to forward plan and meet service needs i.e. appropriate scheduling and management of staffing issues.
Experience
Essential
- Rapid decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to lead and manage the team
- Ability to organise the workload, able to delegate and prioritise
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Computer literate
- Effective written and verbal skills
- Relevant experience in assessing and managing of long-term conditions, palliative care conditions and wound care.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Provision of support and direction to learner nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Nurse associates and new starters
Desirable
- Ability to forward plan to meet service needs.
- Ability to deal with urgent/unpredictable issues appropriately and safely
- Competencies in a range of relevant skills
- Advanced communication skills
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
- Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
- Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
- Community Nurse Prescribing (V150)
- Mentor, Preceptor or equivalent
- Post registration qualifications e.g. palliative care, care of the elderly, wound care, continence or other relevant qualification.
Desirable
- Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or equivalent experience (and be willing to undertake/complete training within 2 years of commencing in post)
- Management/leadership Qualification
- Working towards MSc (Master of Science) in relevant subject.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at band 5 with either community experience or transferable skills.
- Achieved band 5 competencies required for a community post e.g. wound care
- Experience of mentoring junior, newly qualified staff and carers
- Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
- Knowledge and understanding of adult protection issues and safeguarding vulnerable adults and think family
- Recognition of health & well being agenda including health promotion and admission avoidance.
- Awareness of evidence based practice and NICE guidance.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience at band 6 with either community experience or transferable skills.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of undertake Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments
- Advance communication skills
- Advanced care planning and health coaching
- Ability to forward plan and meet service needs i.e. appropriate scheduling and management of staffing issues.
Experience
Essential
- Rapid decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to lead and manage the team
- Ability to organise the workload, able to delegate and prioritise
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Computer literate
- Effective written and verbal skills
- Relevant experience in assessing and managing of long-term conditions, palliative care conditions and wound care.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Provision of support and direction to learner nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Nurse associates and new starters
Desirable
- Ability to forward plan to meet service needs.
- Ability to deal with urgent/unpredictable issues appropriately and safely
- Competencies in a range of relevant skills
- Advanced communication skills
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
- Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
- Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
