Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided for patients referred to the team for District Nursing Services which is delivered over a 24 hour period.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution.
Main duties of the job
The NHS Plan sets a challenging agenda of improvement, expansion and reform for health and
social care providers. This includes devolution of power and resources to the front line to give
health professionals who deliver care the freedom to innovate. The competencies described are
based on the NatPACT PCT Competency Framework for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
(2003). The post holder will support the Team Leader in the provision of strong clinical leadership
and in ensuring the principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level within the
designated team. The post holder must adhere at all times to the Code of Conduct as published
by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and must work within the policies and guidelines as laid
down by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications
- Registered Nurse
- Significant experience and competence in community nursing
- Able to assess patients with complex health care needs in community settings and develop care plans to meet needs.
- Palliative care experience
- Wound management including Doppler skills
- Phlebotomy experience/competency
Desirable
- Experience of risk management and governance.
- Knowledge/experience of working in a multi-cultural community
- Teaching & Assessment Qualification (ie ENB 998)
- Commitment to clinical supervision
- Extended/Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
- Blurred boundary working
- Care and Management of PICC and Hickman Lines
- IV Therapy Administration
- Cannulation experience
- Ear syringing competencies
- Compression bandaging competencies
- Verification of death
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne use
INFORMATION AND DATA PROCESSING
Essential
- IT skills (use of email, internet, word processing, etc)
- Ability to input, amend and modify data.
- Understanding confidentiality and Data Protection.
Desirable
- Supervise and assess staff performance and development.
- Access clinical supervision
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to cover the needs of the service, including weekends/bank holidays, where appropriate.
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues and legislation in nursing and the wider NHS
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications
- Registered Nurse
- Significant experience and competence in community nursing
- Able to assess patients with complex health care needs in community settings and develop care plans to meet needs.
- Palliative care experience
- Wound management including Doppler skills
- Phlebotomy experience/competency
Desirable
- Experience of risk management and governance.
- Knowledge/experience of working in a multi-cultural community
- Teaching & Assessment Qualification (ie ENB 998)
- Commitment to clinical supervision
- Extended/Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
- Blurred boundary working
- Care and Management of PICC and Hickman Lines
- IV Therapy Administration
- Cannulation experience
- Ear syringing competencies
- Compression bandaging competencies
- Verification of death
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne use
INFORMATION AND DATA PROCESSING
Essential
- IT skills (use of email, internet, word processing, etc)
- Ability to input, amend and modify data.
- Understanding confidentiality and Data Protection.
Desirable
- Supervise and assess staff performance and development.
- Access clinical supervision
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to cover the needs of the service, including weekends/bank holidays, where appropriate.
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues and legislation in nursing and the wider NHS
Other
Essential
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).
