Job summary
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 PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Act as support to senior sister and team members
Ensure professional practices in line with requirements of NMC
Develop role by completing clinical skills, LEO course and academic leadership course
Lead and manage a team and specified case load
Support and develop junior staff/students and ensure appropriate supervision is available
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These 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 Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 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 description
Job responsibilities
Band 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 Specification
Band 5
Essential
- 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 6
Essential
- 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 Specification
Band 5
Essential
- 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 6
Essential
- 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
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).
