Job summary
The Community nursing service is part of Rdash Foundation Trust which is absolutely committed to providing high quality services and to supporting its staff to deliver services to the highest standard. We are focussing on improving our understanding and delivery of patient safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience as the key areas of quality.
Doncaster Care Group is pleased to be able to offer a development opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and innovative registered nurses who are committed to working in the community. You will need to demonstrate strong leadership qualities, problem solving ability, be able to work as part of a team and be autonomous and courageous in your practice. An awareness of the challenges we face within an evolving NHS and the strategic demands and drivers would also be an advantage.
You will need to be able to study at MSc level and be self-directed in your learning. We are looking to sponsor students to undertake the one year full time Specialist Practitioner Qualification - District Nursing program commencing in September 2025, at Sheffield Hallam University.
Main duties of the job
For further information please click on the following link to the University prospectus
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-and-midwifery/pgdip-district-nursing/full-time/2025
Following successful interview with Doncaster Care Group as stage 1, Stage 2 will be the application to the University, once there has been verification and confirmation that the University entry requirements have been met, stage 3 will be the offer of a place.
Essential Criteria
- Appropriate demonstrable post graduate experience
- Applicants must have academic credit at level 6; and have the academic capability to study at level 7.
- Demonstrable community experience
- Mentor qualification or equivalent
- Compliant and up to date with all Mandatory and statutory training
Interview date to be confirmed
For informal enquiries please contact CPT Adele England Hyde 07811826620 or Team Leader Sharon Cooper 07890 273025, who will be more than happy to answer any queries.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or equivalent
- Appropriate demonstrable post grad experience
- Appropriate demonstrable Community experience or equivalent
- Mentor qualification
- Academic credit at level 6; academic capability to study at level 7 required for the programme
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Be adaptable and flexible in order to meet changing situations as they arise
- Have a positive attitude/approach to all members of the general public needing health input, regardless of their personal situation
- Demonstrates an ability to correctly interpret and respond to information
- Demonstrates good documentation skills
- Demonstrates the capacity to learn organizational skills, as necessary to manage a caseload, and to be able to prioritise.
- Be able to take responsibility of a caseload and other staff.
- Demonstrate an ability to be self-motivated, work individually and within a team.
- Have the understanding of the philosophy of primary care and the value of health in order to promote greater understanding of health amongst the community and reduce ill health
- Be up to date with current changes within the NHS nationally and locally
- Knowledge of Community Nursing issues
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the wider public health issues for district nursing
- RDASH and Community Nursing issues
- Access to transport and the ability to cover the required geographical area
- Have current PIN number
- Active involvement in service development/working groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or equivalent
- Appropriate demonstrable post grad experience
- Appropriate demonstrable Community experience or equivalent
- Mentor qualification
- Academic credit at level 6; academic capability to study at level 7 required for the programme
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Be adaptable and flexible in order to meet changing situations as they arise
- Have a positive attitude/approach to all members of the general public needing health input, regardless of their personal situation
- Demonstrates an ability to correctly interpret and respond to information
- Demonstrates good documentation skills
- Demonstrates the capacity to learn organizational skills, as necessary to manage a caseload, and to be able to prioritise.
- Be able to take responsibility of a caseload and other staff.
- Demonstrate an ability to be self-motivated, work individually and within a team.
- Have the understanding of the philosophy of primary care and the value of health in order to promote greater understanding of health amongst the community and reduce ill health
- Be up to date with current changes within the NHS nationally and locally
- Knowledge of Community Nursing issues
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the wider public health issues for district nursing
- RDASH and Community Nursing issues
- Access to transport and the ability to cover the required geographical area
- Have current PIN number
- Active involvement in service development/working groups
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).
