District Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6

Job summary

We are offering an exciting role for a NMC Registered Band 6 District Charge Nurse to join our Stone and Eccleshall PCN 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 hold a key role in building and maintaining excellent working practices with Social Care and Allied Health colleagues within the primary care network and are looking for someone with excellent clinical, communication, interpersonal and team skills to work collaboratively across all care settings.

You will take responsibility for the planning and delivery of care and the management of staff in the absence of the Operational Lead and will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and be able to make sound clinical decisions independently.

You will hold a Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing or currently working towards the qualification, Post Graduate studies in Nursing and Mentorship or Assessor Qualification.

We would also consider a Senior Staff Nurse if they have undertaken an accredited University Module relevant to the role and who have significant experience working in a community setting.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be expected to travel over a large geographical area and will ideally have a valid driving license and access to a car.

Main duties of the job

As District Charge Nurse 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.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

• Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support
• Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/ improvements
• Work with the Operational Lead undertaking delegated tasks in team management
• Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions
• Experience of:

• • Palliative care
  • Management of continence
  • Administration of medication
  • Management of long-term conditions

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.