Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the South East Community Nursing Team in delivering holistic community-based care, through a proactive approach. Our patients are people with long term conditions (LTC), very complex health needs, Very High Intensity Users (VHIUs) of hospital services, or people acutely unwell who can be safely managed at home. We utilise the virtual ward to enhance the health and wellbeing of patients, prevent avoidable hospital admissions and improve the patient experience.
Applicants must posess the following:
- NMC Registered General Nurse.Registration (Part 1 Adult / General level 1).
- Level 6 Specialist Practitioner Nursing Qualification or equivalent level 6 qualification in health-related subject.
- Level 6 modules in long term conditions, and physical assessment, or willingness to complete these within agreed time frame.
- V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification or a willingness to complete this training within an agreed time frame.
- Post qualification study to master's level or equivalent or willingness to complete this within agreed time frame.
You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a structured period of intensive intervention using a step up and step-down approach for patients on the community nursing caseload, providing advanced assessment, prescribing, interventions, care planning and facilitate multi-disciplinary working to enhance the persons health and wellbeing.
The role will include the promotion of patient autonomy and activation for self-care / self-management, and forward plan for patients on their caseload to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.The post holder will be the clinical expert for contemporary community based holistic nursing care in the locality and take the lead for developing and improving the community team's competency in delivering advance care planning and health promotion activities, complex care and nursing procedures towards improving the patient's health and wellbeing and quality of life.
The post holder will work closely with the team leader, to provide senior leadership for the team and be responsible for delivering a high quality service.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see further information on the attached document entitled job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see further information on the attached document entitled job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Level 6 Specialist Practitioner Nursing Qualification or equivalent qualification in health-related subject including modules in long term conditions, and physical assessment.
- V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification or a willingness to complete this training within an agreed time frame.
- Post graduate qualification study to Masters level.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Primary care services, integrated care pathways; clinical guidelines; governance and risk management and a multi disciplinary approach.
- Evidence of advanced specialist knowledge with evidence of continuing professional development.
- A demonstrable track record of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- A proven track record of working in partnership with a range of public sector organisations and/or across professional boundaries.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Delivering education and training for multiple staff groups, patients and families.
- Ability to facilitate groups and individuals to improve their practice.
- Advanced clinical skills
- An ability to analyse data and develop plans and appropriate responses.
- Keyboard skills, use of presentation, projection/multi-media equipment and e-learning resources
Other
Essential
- Must be able to meet travel requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Level 6 Specialist Practitioner Nursing Qualification or equivalent qualification in health-related subject including modules in long term conditions, and physical assessment.
- V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification or a willingness to complete this training within an agreed time frame.
- Post graduate qualification study to Masters level.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Primary care services, integrated care pathways; clinical guidelines; governance and risk management and a multi disciplinary approach.
- Evidence of advanced specialist knowledge with evidence of continuing professional development.
- A demonstrable track record of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- A proven track record of working in partnership with a range of public sector organisations and/or across professional boundaries.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Delivering education and training for multiple staff groups, patients and families.
- Ability to facilitate groups and individuals to improve their practice.
- Advanced clinical skills
- An ability to analyse data and develop plans and appropriate responses.
- Keyboard skills, use of presentation, projection/multi-media equipment and e-learning resources
Other
Essential
- Must be able to meet travel requirements of the post.
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).
