Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Registered Adult Nurse with the Community Nurse Specialist qualification to apply for a 12-month secondment opportunity as Matron in Community and Intermediate Care (CIC) Division holding a community portfolio. You will be instrumental in the safe transfer of Adult Physical Health services for Blackburn with Darwen into East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
It is important that you can demonstrate insight and experience of multidisciplinary working and decision making at senior leadership level, be people focused, collaborative in the delivery of change and have an in-depth understanding and experience of quality.
You will be a key member of the clinical and operational Senior Management Team in the CIC Division. Professional leadership will be integral to ensure consistency of practice and high standards of care putting the patient at the heart of everything that we do.
This is exciting opportunity to maximise the delivery of community care and continue to improve access, as such you will need to be an exceptional leader who possesses vision and resilience.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible and accountable for the overall clinical and operational day-to-day delivery of clinical standards of care and the management of the nursing workforce, in accordance with set objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints, that ensures the delivery of a high quality, patient centered service that meets patient need.
Support the Assistant Direct of Nursing to provide professional leadership and management for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Strategy for Nursing & Midwifery.
About us
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;
https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;
https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantive registration experience which includes experience are at a senior level in nursing / midwifery.
- Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills.
Qualfication
Essential
- Current NMC registration first level nurse
- CSP or equivalent
- Master's degree, or working towards, or portfolio evidence
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in management /leadership
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantive registration experience which includes experience are at a senior level in nursing / midwifery.
- Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills.
Qualfication
Essential
- Current NMC registration first level nurse
- CSP or equivalent
- Master's degree, or working towards, or portfolio evidence
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in management /leadership
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).
