Job summary
Did you know that CLCH are an inclusive employer promoting flexible working!
Our integrated care services in Harrow are looking for community nurses and will consider flexible working to fit around other commitments.
Our overall vision at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is to provide great care closer to home. This is supported by our four key values reflecting our commitment to quality, to collaborative and supportive internal and external relationships, our focus on delivery and working well with our communities.
We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to come and join our diverse, supportive, and kind teams.
We have a diverse and inclusive team who work collaboratively to support our patients to maintain and manage their quality of life and to keep our patients safe.
We are passionate about the delivery of good quality care and the delivery of a progressive service.We are highly committed to providing the best possible experience to the people we serve. To do that, we will support you to be the best that you can in your role and will support your continued development and career progression.
You will have access to the CLCH Academy, providing opportunities for continued development, research, supervision and mentoring. You can also get involved in teaching and the writing of case studies to share your skills, knowledge and show case your work.
Main duties of the job
- You will work as part of an integrated team
- You will work in partnership with patients and their families to develop and agree tailored health plans to address their needs
- You will actively participate in service development activities
- You will work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities
- You will manage a team within the locality
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead and manage a designated community nursing team, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, management and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings,
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the team and its performance.
- To promote effective teamwork within the wider Primary Health Care Team, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and to service delivery.
- To monitor the quality of care provision and to identify and promote areas for service development.
- To support the Service Manager and clinical lead in delivering high quality care that delivers best value, and meets the requirements of commissioners.
- To work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure high quality, integrated and seamless care is delivered.
- To act as a key point of contact for GPs and other general practice staff.
- To ensure that each member of the nursing team is competent, able to meet the full needs of their clients and operates to high standards.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead and manage a designated community nursing team, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, management and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings,
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the team and its performance.
- To promote effective teamwork within the wider Primary Health Care Team, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and to service delivery.
- To monitor the quality of care provision and to identify and promote areas for service development.
- To support the Service Manager and clinical lead in delivering high quality care that delivers best value, and meets the requirements of commissioners.
- To work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure high quality, integrated and seamless care is delivered.
- To act as a key point of contact for GPs and other general practice staff.
- To ensure that each member of the nursing team is competent, able to meet the full needs of their clients and operates to high standards.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- Post-registration qualification in district nursing or equivalent
- Nurse prescribing appropriate to role.
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
- Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards
- Relevant specialist courses
- Mentor or practice-based learning training
- Community or Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience in community nursing
- Experience of negotiation and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Experience of coordinating and managing a team
- Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
- Experience of evidence-based care
- Experience of appraisals and clinical supervision
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments and developing care plans
- Experience of coordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long-term conditions
- Experience of leadership, management, appraisal and clinical supervision, as well as mentoring at both pre- and post-registration level.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of care for long-term conditions, relevant NSFs, and other national standards
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
- Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
- Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care and voluntary services
- Knowledge of the audit process
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of clinical governance & supervision and risk management
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice.
- Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
- Ability to work in a team with effective negotiation skills
- Able to lead and motivate a team, and to implement change
- Able to work autonomously, and to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Able to delegate work effectively and safely.
- Experience in PDP and setting objectives
- Sound knowledge of current legislation and initiatives within the NHS
- Experience in researching and clinical audits
- Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
- Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meet those needs
- Basic computer skills
- Understanding of budget and performance
Other
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without reasonable adjustments
- Able to travel around the district (car/bike/public transport/foot)
- Moving and handing patients and furniture/equipment, sometimes in confined spaces
- Carrying equipment to patients' homes
- Team player
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) (specific teams onl
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- Post-registration qualification in district nursing or equivalent
- Nurse prescribing appropriate to role.
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
- Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards
- Relevant specialist courses
- Mentor or practice-based learning training
- Community or Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience in community nursing
- Experience of negotiation and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Experience of coordinating and managing a team
- Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
- Experience of evidence-based care
- Experience of appraisals and clinical supervision
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments and developing care plans
- Experience of coordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long-term conditions
- Experience of leadership, management, appraisal and clinical supervision, as well as mentoring at both pre- and post-registration level.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of care for long-term conditions, relevant NSFs, and other national standards
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
- Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
- Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care and voluntary services
- Knowledge of the audit process
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of clinical governance & supervision and risk management
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice.
- Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
- Ability to work in a team with effective negotiation skills
- Able to lead and motivate a team, and to implement change
- Able to work autonomously, and to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Able to delegate work effectively and safely.
- Experience in PDP and setting objectives
- Sound knowledge of current legislation and initiatives within the NHS
- Experience in researching and clinical audits
- Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
- Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meet those needs
- Basic computer skills
- Understanding of budget and performance
Other
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without reasonable adjustments
- Able to travel around the district (car/bike/public transport/foot)
- Moving and handing patients and furniture/equipment, sometimes in confined spaces
- Carrying equipment to patients' homes
- Team player
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) (specific teams onl
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).
