Job summary
Are you a registered nurse looking for a role in
district nursing. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual
who will be responsible for carrying out holistic and autonomous evidenced-based
nursing care to patients under the care of the Warrington Out of Hours
District Nursing service. You should be able to demonstrate ongoing
professional development.
The post holder will provide a high standard of
care, utilising clinical skills in the assessment, planning and
implementation of pro-active care to a community population with nursing
needs referred into the district nursing service. The post holder will work
in close collaboration with other professionals/stakeholders within the Warrington
footprint.
If you are looking for flexibility with your
working hours to support your work life balance, all flexible working
requests will be considered in line with the needs of the service.
Please contactCheryl.west@nhs.net or 07918 691319 for any queries
Main duties of the job
To promote the health and wellbeing within the family unit and
community as a whole.
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs as the named
nurse.
Plan, assess and evaluate
programmes of care according to changing health needs under the direction of
the District Nurse team leader.
To support the team leader in the co-ordination of
complex and continuing care packages.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC.
Attend a multi-disciplinary case conference as the named
nurse if appropriate.
To communicate and collaborate with other members of the district
nursing team , voluntary and statutory organisations to support individual
patient care.
To establish and maintain effective communication with patients,
relatives and carers in complex and potentially challenging situations.
To competently perform clinical skills related to the post.
To be professionally responsible for a delegated caseload under the
supervision of the District Nurse.
To assess health needs at individual, practice and community level.
To undertake chronic disease management reviews using appropriate
template.
To work without
direct supervision
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
actively supports the District Nursing team by undertaking responsibility for
a delegated caseload.
Undertakes the
assessment, planning and evaluation of patients care needs.
Liaises with the
District Nurse to ensure information
sharing in relation to patient care / changes to care plan and the
continuity of care and reviewing of complex care packages.
Demonstrates
effective clinical skills in areas such as: Wound/pressure area care, end of
life care, diabetic management, male and female catheterisaton.
Mentoring, Teaching
and Assessing.
Liaises with all
health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service
delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
actively supports the District Nursing team by undertaking responsibility for
a delegated caseload.
Undertakes the
assessment, planning and evaluation of patients care needs.
Liaises with the
District Nurse to ensure information
sharing in relation to patient care / changes to care plan and the
continuity of care and reviewing of complex care packages.
Demonstrates
effective clinical skills in areas such as: Wound/pressure area care, end of
life care, diabetic management, male and female catheterisaton.
Mentoring, Teaching
and Assessing.
Liaises with all
health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service
delivery.
Person Specification
Internal Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship in your application form.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable), please state this on your application form
Experience
Desirable
- Previous community experience
- Post-registration nursing experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge.
- Venepuncture and immunisation.
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate packages of care.
- Able to develop effective interpersonal skills/relationships across the health & social care setting.
- Good verbal & written skills.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Experience of using Electronic Patient Records.
- Audit and research.
- Male & Female catheterisation.
- Supra pubic catheterisation.
- Tissue viability qualification.
- Leg Ulcer management qualification.
- IV Therapy
- Chronic disease management.
- Experience of
- working within palliative care.
- Management skills.
- Teaching & assessing skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered adult nurse
- Evidence of level 5/6 studyV100/V150 nurse prescriber
Desirable
- V100/V150 nurse prescriber
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Person Specification
Internal Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship in your application form.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable), please state this on your application form
Experience
Desirable
- Previous community experience
- Post-registration nursing experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge.
- Venepuncture and immunisation.
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate packages of care.
- Able to develop effective interpersonal skills/relationships across the health & social care setting.
- Good verbal & written skills.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Experience of using Electronic Patient Records.
- Audit and research.
- Male & Female catheterisation.
- Supra pubic catheterisation.
- Tissue viability qualification.
- Leg Ulcer management qualification.
- IV Therapy
- Chronic disease management.
- Experience of
- working within palliative care.
- Management skills.
- Teaching & assessing skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered adult nurse
- Evidence of level 5/6 studyV100/V150 nurse prescriber
Desirable
- V100/V150 nurse prescriber
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
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).
