Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in Erewash for a substantive Band 7 District Nurse. The successful candidate will join our Long Eaton nursing team, working along side a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse
Erewash covers a varied and vibrant demographic making each day interesting. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced registered nurse with varied experience who wants to develop their leadership and caseload management skills in a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant would require community nursing experience, some knowledge of caseload management with a high standard of community nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
You will be provided with training and support tailored to your needs to drive forward high quality care and team work; including a thorough induction programme, regular one to ones, peer supervision, working within an MDT and clinical training.
Provide effective evidenced based care to a defined population/Primary Care Network. This is achieved through effective delegation, case load management, monitoring of care standards, leadership and the performance management of team members.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, utilising their professional judgement at all times.
Provide clinical leadership and line management to less experienced Nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care.
To contribute to the continuous improvement of community nursing within their Place, linked to the long term NHS plan.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Relevant Nursing degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience & knowledge
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Community Experience
- Case management experience
- Experience of Student Mentorship
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of research-based practice and quality
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Teaching/mentoring skills
- Strong clinical assessment and decision making skills
- Competence in wound care, palliative care, catheter management and other community nursing procedures
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex situations
- Experience of staff management
- Experience in risk assessment
- Strong record keeping and IT skills
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Relevant Nursing degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience & knowledge
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Community Experience
- Case management experience
- Experience of Student Mentorship
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of research-based practice and quality
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Teaching/mentoring skills
- Strong clinical assessment and decision making skills
- Competence in wound care, palliative care, catheter management and other community nursing procedures
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex situations
- Experience of staff management
- Experience in risk assessment
- Strong record keeping and IT skills
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).
