Job summary
Band 6 Shift Lead- Evening Service 17:30-23:00
We are looking to appoint a Band 6 District Nurse into our friendly and supportive team. You must have effective communication and negotiation skills. As an advocate for our patients, you need to have the ability to inspire people at all levels. This post would require that you had an understanding of the expanding role of community nursing and would have the commitment to take it forward. You will need a sound understanding of the current primary care agenda, with excellent communication skills and effective leadership and decision-making skills. You will need to be innovative and able to work autonomously whilst promoting a positive and supportive learning environment for team members and students. This would be an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills in supporting the team leader.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent communication skills, time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve.You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by having responsibility for the supervision of junior staff and students.
This is a 7-day service including bank holidays and weekends.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber
- Degree in District Nursing or equivalent (Specialist practitioner qualification in District Nursing)
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of research based practice
- Post registration experience to include: Evidence of mentoring Project working Specialist training Management and development of others
- Good background knowledge of issues within the primary care arena
Desirable
- Have knowledge of major NHS issues
- Knowledge around stock requisition and IB Solutions system
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
- Evidence of working to and achieving defined objectives
- Evidence of knowledge relating to caseload management and leadership/provision of support to others
Desirable
- Show ability to adapt to change
- Show evidence of care planning using a Nurse Model
- Demonstrate an awareness of current community nursing issues
- Demonstrate a pro-active approach
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role
- Ability to develop working relationships with other professionals
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Motivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development
- Flexible - to meet the demands of the service
- Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber
- Degree in District Nursing or equivalent (Specialist practitioner qualification in District Nursing)
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of research based practice
- Post registration experience to include: Evidence of mentoring Project working Specialist training Management and development of others
- Good background knowledge of issues within the primary care arena
Desirable
- Have knowledge of major NHS issues
- Knowledge around stock requisition and IB Solutions system
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
- Evidence of working to and achieving defined objectives
- Evidence of knowledge relating to caseload management and leadership/provision of support to others
Desirable
- Show ability to adapt to change
- Show evidence of care planning using a Nurse Model
- Demonstrate an awareness of current community nursing issues
- Demonstrate a pro-active approach
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role
- Ability to develop working relationships with other professionals
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Motivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development
- Flexible - to meet the demands of the service
- Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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).
