Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Community Nursing and Therapy team in NN3 covering Aylsham and surrounding areas .
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting and managing the Norfolk Community Health and Care community nursing team. You will role model and provide quality clinical leadership and ensure that high standards of care are delivered and maintained. This role requires situational leadership skills, resilience and the ability to problem solve quickly and effectively.
You will need excellent communication skills and be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential that you have evidence of professional competencies, and are able to effectively apply your knowledge and skills to clinical practice and the ability to share your knowledge with the team in a range of ways. A sound understanding and knowledge of the current drive to transform community services is an essential requirement.
This is a full time post but flexible working requests will be considered as part of the application process.
About us
Norfolk Community Health and Care was the first stand alone Community Health and Social Care provider in the Country to be award "Outstanding" by CQC.
As an employee within this organisation, you will be expected to positively contribute to service and quality development of community nursing care; through new ways of working, clinical audits and project work. The post holder will work alongside the Clinical Operations Manager, receiving support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first Stand-alone NHS Community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional leadership to own professional groupTo provide clinical leadership within the locality.To work with, and deputise for, the Clinical Operational Manager as requiredTo oversee and monitor plans of care for all complex patients on the caseload to achieve quality of life and independence where possibleTo work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitate early discharge form hospitalTo work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service usersTo oversee that clinical supervision is occurring within the team and accurately recorded.
To provide 1:1 and group support and education through formal meetings, personal development reviews and adhoc discussion with staff seeking guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional leadership to own professional groupTo provide clinical leadership within the locality.To work with, and deputise for, the Clinical Operational Manager as requiredTo oversee and monitor plans of care for all complex patients on the caseload to achieve quality of life and independence where possibleTo work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitate early discharge form hospitalTo work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service usersTo oversee that clinical supervision is occurring within the team and accurately recorded.
To provide 1:1 and group support and education through formal meetings, personal development reviews and adhoc discussion with staff seeking guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level degree or equivalent in Nursing
- RN with current NMC registration
- Mentorship preparation/ENB 998
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Independent/ supplementary prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at band 6 level within the community setting
- Evidence of good clinical and professional leadership skills
Personal Atrributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language
- Pro-active and committed
Skills abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through inhouse training & short courses
- Excellent communicator
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Ability to talk to patients & carers and members of the health care team
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/ patient records
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Work pro-actively to accommodate patient/service needs
- Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients' homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Have a good level of IT skills
Desirable
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level degree or equivalent in Nursing
- RN with current NMC registration
- Mentorship preparation/ENB 998
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Independent/ supplementary prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at band 6 level within the community setting
- Evidence of good clinical and professional leadership skills
Personal Atrributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language
- Pro-active and committed
Skills abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through inhouse training & short courses
- Excellent communicator
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Ability to talk to patients & carers and members of the health care team
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/ patient records
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Work pro-actively to accommodate patient/service needs
- Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients' homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Have a good level of IT skills
Desirable
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
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).
