TDDI Nurse

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job Title: TDDI Nurse Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (covering surrounding areas) Reporting to: Registered Manager Work Pattern: Part Time / Flexible

Job Purpose

To provide clinical oversight and nursing input for individuals receiving Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury (TDDI) within domiciliary care and supported living settings.

The post holder will support safe delivery of complex care in community environments, ensuring appropriate clinical standards, governance and accountability are maintained.

The role combines clinical input, oversight and leadership to support safe outcomes for individuals with complex and long term health needs living outside hospital settings.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

Provide nursing input and clinical oversight across TDDI care packages within domiciliary and supported living services.

Support safe implementation of nursing interventions delivered in community environments.

Monitor individuals health status and contribute to escalation where deterioration or clinical concern is identified.

Care Planning and Clinical Support

Support development and review of clinically informed care plans.

Ensure care delivery reflects current clinical needs and supports safe outcomes.

Provide guidance to care teams to ensure care is delivered in line with agreed clinical standards.

Medication and Health Management

Support safe medication practices within TDDI frameworks.

Provide clinical advice relating to health needs, treatment and ongoing monitoring where required.

Workforce Support

Provide clinical guidance to non registered staff.

Support competency development where clinical tasks are delegated.

Promote safe working practices within care delivery teams.

Quality and Governance

Support clinical audits and quality assurance activity.

Contribute to risk management processes.

Maintain appropriate records in line with professional standards.

Work collaboratively with the Registered Manager to support safe service delivery.

Partnership Working

Liaise with GPs, community services and other health professionals where required.

Support coordinated care across health and social care settings.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain active NMC registration.

Work in line with the NMC Code and professional standards of practice.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection requirements.

Act within scope of competence at all times.

Person Requirements

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Experience supporting individuals with complex health needs.

Confidence in working within community environments.

Ability to support and guide care teams.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

The role involves community based working across domiciliary and supported living settings.

Flexible working arrangements are available.

Experience

Essential

• Experience delivering nursing care in community or non-acute settings
• Experience supporting individuals with complex or long term health needs
• Experience monitoring health status and recognising deterioration
• Experience working independently in community environments
• Experience supporting safe care delivery through guidance to non registered staff
• Experience liaising with external health professionals

Desirable

• Experience overseeing delegated clinical tasks
• Experience supporting complex care packages
• Experience contributing to clinical audits or quality processes
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting individuals in domiciliary or supported living settings

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Valid professional licence to practise in the UK
• Evidence of post-registration clinical experience
• Knowledge of Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury delivery in community settings
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management in non-acute environments
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience in community or complex care nursing
• Experience supporting or overseeing delegated clinical tasks
• Training in medication management or long-term condition support
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams
• Additional clinical training relevant to complex care or long-term health needs

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of delivering care within community settings
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical judgements
• Ability to support safe practice within care teams
• Strong communication skills with professionals and support staff
• Ability to maintain accurate and professional records
• Confidence using digital care systems
• Ability to manage risk and escalate concerns appropriately
• Organised and able to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Knowledge of complex care pathways
• Experience using electronic care planning systems
• Understanding of multidisciplinary working in community settings
• Confidence delivering training or guidance to care staff

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).