Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Developmental band 6 Community Nurse / District Nurse in training to join our Integrated Teams in Havering.
Thesuccessful candidateswill be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P's:
- Putting people first
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
The successful candidates will be a Registered Nurse (RN12-NMC) responsible for caseload management and delegation. The nurse will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.
The successful candidates will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will lead and manage a Community Nursing Team, geographically aligned to GP practices and be responsible for the management of a caseload ensuring the provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients and their families in the community. He/she will work as part of the integrated primary/community health care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients. The nurse works without direct supervision and provides leadership to the community nursing team.
Applications are welcome from nurses currently undertaking the Band 6 Development Program or with an interest in working towards.
Candidate must have a valid permanent valid driving licence and access to a car.
About us
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,108 to a maximum of £5,177).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- District nurse qualification, certificate, DiP, Degree
- Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse/Prescriber/Non-Medical Prescriber
- Top - to -Toe Physical Examination Course
- Evidence of professional up-dating
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course and experience e.g. Palliative Care, Diabetes and Tissue Viability
- Mentor Qualification
- working towards NMP V300
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of team working that will assist the individual to manage an effective team
- Caseload management and effective delegation responsibility
- Evidence of teaching and assessing individuals
- Providing complex packages of care
- Interagency and collaborative working
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience
- 2 years experience in primary care / community care role
- Experience of ensuring practice is based on sound evidence and clinical audit
- Ability to manage staff conflict and difficult situations
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Awareness of the content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- A good range of clinical skills, including assessment
- Understand the importance of chronic disease management and rehabilitation in the community
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- District nurse qualification, certificate, DiP, Degree
- Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse/Prescriber/Non-Medical Prescriber
- Top - to -Toe Physical Examination Course
- Evidence of professional up-dating
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course and experience e.g. Palliative Care, Diabetes and Tissue Viability
- Mentor Qualification
- working towards NMP V300
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of team working that will assist the individual to manage an effective team
- Caseload management and effective delegation responsibility
- Evidence of teaching and assessing individuals
- Providing complex packages of care
- Interagency and collaborative working
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience
- 2 years experience in primary care / community care role
- Experience of ensuring practice is based on sound evidence and clinical audit
- Ability to manage staff conflict and difficult situations
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Awareness of the content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- A good range of clinical skills, including assessment
- Understand the importance of chronic disease management and rehabilitation in the community
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way
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).