Job summary
Birmingham Community Health Care Trust, Adult Community Service Division would like to sponsor registered nurses to undertake the Specialist Community Practitioner District Nurse programme, BSc (Hons). This is an accelerated degree and requires commitment and focus
An exciting career opportunity to complete the
BSc (Hons) /Post Graduate Diploma
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - District Nursing Students-
- Grade :Agenda for Change Band 5
- Salary:
- Hours: 37.5 hrs F/T
- Contract Type: 12 Months Secondment / Fixed Term contract
- Closing Date : 30th May 2023
- Interview Date: 13 - 15th June 2023
- Course Start Date: Monday 4th September 2023
We are seeking to recruit high calibre individuals to train as district nurses, who have the passion and drive to make a difference in helping to meet the needs of adults. '
Are you a qualified nurse who is looking for a new challenge and is keen to develop your career to work in the community? Have you had experience as a community nurse? Do you have the clinical skills for working in Community nursing?
Do you have leadership potential?
Are you interested in service improvement?
Are you highly motivated and seeking career development?
Do you want the opportunity to work in a large, diverse organisation that promotes values of being Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive?
Main duties of the job
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a conditional offer of a Band 6 Deputy Team Manager post in a community Nursing Team. It is expected that you will remain with the organisation for a minimum of 12 months post qualification.
Due to the nature of the course applicants are required to be car drivers and have access to an appropriate car for business purposes. NB you must be independently mobile with ability to travel to fulfill placement requirements.
- ALL INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL NEED TO PRESENT AN AUTHORISED INTERNAL SECONDMENT FORM AT INTERVIEW
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Salary Band 5 /6 £25,655 - £39,027
Applications are welcomed from all applicants including those currently working in clinical roles above a band 5.
Please note that successful applicants who are able to evidence their current salary and appropriate experience will be remunerated at their current salary pay point/in accordance with the Trust's Guidance on Starting Salaries up to the maximum pay point of Agenda for Change Band 6 for the duration of the District Nursing course.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person specification document.
Please see the attached supporting document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person specification document.
Please see the attached supporting document.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- RN Current NMC Registration
- Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme level5/6, 240 credits of which 120 credits at level 5(diploma)
- Evidence of a conditional offer from the University
Desirable
- Evidence of completion or working towards Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training
- Portfolio evidence of continual professional & academic development.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence based practice
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Work independently
- Evidence of collaborative working within a multi - professional arena
Desirable
- Experience within DN team
- Health promotion
- Audit/ evaluation/ research
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills
- Can evidence band 5 clinical competency in accordance with the clinical formulary
- Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
- Understands and can demonstrate accountability
- Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
- Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel, attachment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Can demonstrate use of initiative
- Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
- Adaptable to demands of role
- Flexible/ willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services requires
- Excellent role model
Other job requirements
Essential
- Must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service at Enhanced/Standard level
- Must be legally entitled to work in the UK
- Provide a letter of confirmation of secondment application from current Line Manager
- Have Occupational Health Clearance
- Car Driver
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- RN Current NMC Registration
- Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme level5/6, 240 credits of which 120 credits at level 5(diploma)
- Evidence of a conditional offer from the University
Desirable
- Evidence of completion or working towards Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training
- Portfolio evidence of continual professional & academic development.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence based practice
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Work independently
- Evidence of collaborative working within a multi - professional arena
Desirable
- Experience within DN team
- Health promotion
- Audit/ evaluation/ research
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills
- Can evidence band 5 clinical competency in accordance with the clinical formulary
- Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
- Understands and can demonstrate accountability
- Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
- Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel, attachment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Can demonstrate use of initiative
- Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
- Adaptable to demands of role
- Flexible/ willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services requires
- Excellent role model
Other job requirements
Essential
- Must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service at Enhanced/Standard level
- Must be legally entitled to work in the UK
- Provide a letter of confirmation of secondment application from current Line Manager
- Have Occupational Health Clearance
- Car Driver
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
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).
