Job summary
37.5 hours per week (internal only)
We
are looking for an experienced & dynamic Junior Community Sister/Charge
Nurse to join our Neighbourhood Nursing Team. This is a pivotal role, working
alongside the District Nurse & Team Leader to provide clinical leadership,
deliver high-quality care & support the proactive management of patients
with complex health needs.
The
successful applicant will have experience of working within a community nursing
or crisis response role & thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment
including nursing specialists, AHPs, primary care & acute colleagues
The
role will primarily support the planned nursing pathway on complex patient
management, caseload management & providing clinical support for staff
within Neighbourhood teams to drive our pathways forward. You will also have
the skills to work across our crisis pathways.
The
successful applicant will be expected to work across a seven-day week shift
pattern including weekends & bank holidays
Do
you have the qualifications, skills & experience required & the ability
to work flexibly?
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
Be
a registered General Nurse & must be willing to complete the Nurse
Prescriber Course
Take
responsibility for a defined cohort of patients with complex or higher acuity
needs within the District Nursing caseload
Use your
extended clinical skills & knowledge to assess, plan, & implement
evidence-based treatments that improve health outcomes
Collaborate
with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred care that promotes
independence & self-management
Lead by
example, supporting colleagues & contributing to the proactive management
of patients in the community
Support the
District Nurse/Community Matron in managing higher acuity patients &
deputise when required
Support staff
development through supervision, mentorship, & preceptorship programmes
This is a
fantastic opportunity for a motivated nurse with advanced clinical skills &
leadership experience to make a real difference in community healthcare. Youll
be part of a supportive team that values innovation, compassion & excellence
in patient care
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We
strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will work as a senior member of the Neighbourhood
Nursing Team collaborating with the District Nurse and Team Leader to support
the provision of clinical leadership within the team. A key feature of the role
is to support the proactive management of patients with complex or higher
acuity conditions on the Community Caseload. This will include collaborating
with other members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patients care
to establish a person-centred approach to management of health/social care
needs, that also promotes self-management.
The post
holder will be responsible for an identified cohort of patients with higher
acuity needs within the District Nursing Team caseload. The post holder will use
extended clinical skills and expert knowledge to assess a defined patient
group, instigating care plans/treatments based on best available evidence in
order to improve health outcomes.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will work as a senior member of the Neighbourhood
Nursing Team collaborating with the District Nurse and Team Leader to support
the provision of clinical leadership within the team. A key feature of the role
is to support the proactive management of patients with complex or higher
acuity conditions on the Community Caseload. This will include collaborating
with other members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patients care
to establish a person-centred approach to management of health/social care
needs, that also promotes self-management.
The post
holder will be responsible for an identified cohort of patients with higher
acuity needs within the District Nursing Team caseload. The post holder will use
extended clinical skills and expert knowledge to assess a defined patient
group, instigating care plans/treatments based on best available evidence in
order to improve health outcomes.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience.
- Demonstrable experience in Community Nursing.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of delivering patient education and promoting principles of self-directed care.
- Experience of identifying, assessing, and implementing care for complex health conditions.
Desirable
- Experience on research / audit.
- Quality Improvement experience.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practice underpinned by evidence.
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills.
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality measures in practice.
- Demonstrate Innovative Practice.
- Demonstrate Leadership and Management Skills.
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information.
- Health Education/Promotion Skills.
- Time Management.
- Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills.
- Understanding of government legislation/documentation affecting NHS Community and Primary Care.
- Demonstrate good I.T. Skills.
- Teaching skills.
Desirable
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse.
- Willingness to undertake District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge and skills relevant to practice acquired by degree, diploma, specialist training and short courses.
-
- Demonstration of current continual professional development.
Desirable
- Further training / qualifications in areas relevant to practice.
- - Frailty course.
- - Doccla monitoring.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change, explore new ways of doing things and approaches.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Ability to work flexibly including unsociable hours (earlies, lates and weekends, and Bank Holiday working.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience.
- Demonstrable experience in Community Nursing.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of delivering patient education and promoting principles of self-directed care.
- Experience of identifying, assessing, and implementing care for complex health conditions.
Desirable
- Experience on research / audit.
- Quality Improvement experience.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practice underpinned by evidence.
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills.
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality measures in practice.
- Demonstrate Innovative Practice.
- Demonstrate Leadership and Management Skills.
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information.
- Health Education/Promotion Skills.
- Time Management.
- Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills.
- Understanding of government legislation/documentation affecting NHS Community and Primary Care.
- Demonstrate good I.T. Skills.
- Teaching skills.
Desirable
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse.
- Willingness to undertake District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge and skills relevant to practice acquired by degree, diploma, specialist training and short courses.
-
- Demonstration of current continual professional development.
Desirable
- Further training / qualifications in areas relevant to practice.
- - Frailty course.
- - Doccla monitoring.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change, explore new ways of doing things and approaches.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Ability to work flexibly including unsociable hours (earlies, lates and weekends, and Bank Holiday working.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
