Job summary
DISTRICT NURSING SISTER / CHARGE NURSE (or working towards qualification)
OR
SENIOR COMMUNITY NURSE/DEVELOPMENT POST would be considered
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse based at Trentside Clinic, Stone. We are a friendly and innovative District Nursing team covering GP practices in the Stone and Eccleshall locality. As a team we have a great interest in moving District Nursing forward in line with local population and service needs.
You will manage a caseload over a wide geographical area by providing support and supervision to staff to enable provision of high quality person-centred care to patients within their own homes and clinic settings.
You will hold a key role in building and maintaining excellent working practices with Social Care and Allied Health colleagues within the primary care network.
You will take responsibility for the planning and delivery of care and the management of staff in the absence of the Clinical Lead/Operational Lead. You must be able to demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and be able to make sound clinical decisions independently.
We are looking for someone with excellent clinical, communication, interpersonal and team skills to work collaboratively across all care settings.
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact: Julie Grain, Operational Lead
Email: julie.grain@mpft.nhs.uk / Mobile: 07790 354845
Main duties of the job
You will:- Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.- Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trust Values of: " We Put QualityFirst, We Focus On People and We Take Responsibility."- Be a Registered Nurse and have a detailed professional and clinicalknowledge. They will be a specialist practitioner and have a focus in one of the following areas;- Palliative care- Management of continence- Administration of medication- Management of long term conditions- Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settingsacross the Partnership Trust including the community and hospitals.- Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.- Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.- Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.? Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1: To adhere to and apply the the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct, and all other relevant guidance from the NMC and follow the Partnership Trust values. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.2: To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.3: To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The specialist care/support plans may include the following:- Promoting independence/self management and maintaining safety- Increased functional ability- Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health- Interventions in disease/condition management- Prevention and reducing of health inequalities- Admission avoidance- Early supported discharge- Case management/ treatment /care plans- Palliative and end of life care4: To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.5: To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.6: To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same.7: To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed.8: To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries.9: To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards (eg HCPC/NMC). Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate.10: To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc.11: To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence.12: To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques.13: To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users.14: To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members. Supports in identifying training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills in: Critical thinking and reflective practice Excellence in practice Specialist knowledge and research based practice15: To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1: To adhere to and apply the the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct, and all other relevant guidance from the NMC and follow the Partnership Trust values. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.2: To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.3: To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The specialist care/support plans may include the following:- Promoting independence/self management and maintaining safety- Increased functional ability- Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health- Interventions in disease/condition management- Prevention and reducing of health inequalities- Admission avoidance- Early supported discharge- Case management/ treatment /care plans- Palliative and end of life care4: To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.5: To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.6: To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same.7: To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed.8: To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries.9: To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards (eg HCPC/NMC). Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate.10: To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc.11: To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence.12: To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques.13: To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users.14: To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members. Supports in identifying training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills in: Critical thinking and reflective practice Excellence in practice Specialist knowledge and research based practice15: To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in nursing or equivalent
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification or currently undertaking course
- Post graduate studies in nursing
- NMC Registration
- Mentorship qualification (998-997)
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study
Training
Essential
- Post qualification courses in nursing, research and clinical skills
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
Work Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of long term conditions
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in direct patient care
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in nursing or equivalent
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification or currently undertaking course
- Post graduate studies in nursing
- NMC Registration
- Mentorship qualification (998-997)
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study
Training
Essential
- Post qualification courses in nursing, research and clinical skills
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
Work Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of long term conditions
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in direct patient care
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
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).
