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West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse/District Nurse to join our dedicated team, working across the Acton and Ealing localities. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of community healthcare, leading innovative initiatives and making a real difference in patients' lives.
As a Senior Community Nurse/District Nurse, you'll be at the heart of delivering patient-centred care. Your role will involve:
1. Admission Avoidance: Implementing proactive care strategies, such as participating in MDTs, caseload reviews, and complex patient reviews/visits, to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
2. Health and Independence Promotion: Empowering patients to manage their health conditions effectively at home, utilising personalised care plans and supporting the NHS's commitment to enhancing out-of-hospital care.
3. Leadership and Development: Supporting in leading a dedicated community nursing team within a multi-professional environment, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
We're looking for a motivated Registered Nurse with a graduate qualification in a health-related subject and post-registration community experience, or someone with the Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing. You'll play a vital role in leading a dedicated community nursing team within a multi-professional setting, where your contributions are valued, and your development is prioritised.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Practice as a senior member of the community nursing team, working within the Integrated Community Services (ICS).
2. Provide a case management approach to care for an identified number of patients working closely with GPs, the ICS and other Statutory and Voluntary agencies.
3. Provide advice, information and education to patients and carers with the aim of enabling patients to enjoy maximum independence, health and wellbeing.
4. Creatively manage the holistic and clinical needs of patients with acute, sub-acute and long-term conditions.
5. Enable patients living long term physical health challenges to live well within their communities, with a focus on their physical health needs as well as their wider holistic needs, e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, psychological needs, social needs and spiritual needs.
Working for Our Organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential Criteria
* Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration.
* Experience and evidence of teaching and assessing e.g. Preceptorship/Mentor or working towards.
* Commitment to complete advanced physical assessment course/clinical decision making/District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Course.
* Evidence of recent CPD.
* Ability to work in community setting/home visits.
Desirable Criteria
* Advanced clinical skills - ability to assess, diagnose and treat as an independent practitioner minimum level 6 study or similar.
* Advanced clinical assessment skills, clinical decision making/District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Course at minimum level 6 study or similar course or commitment to complete.
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
* Experience of supervising junior staff in the team.
* Experience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change management.
* Experience of and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of partners and stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically.
* Ability to problem solve and prioritise.
* Experience of complaints handling.
Desirable Criteria
* Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy, wound care, diabetes management.
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrates an understanding of ECP Locality Services.
* Aware of current professional nursing issues.
* Demonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge.
* Be able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice.
* Knowledge and experience of equal opportunities and evidence of collaboration and co-operation with others, valuing the diversity of contributions that others give.
* Ability to influence service delivery and policy.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Good decision making skills.
* Effective team working skills.
* Knowledge of government policy and how this affects service delivery.
* Knowledge of care pathways and models of practice and their application in this field.
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
* Self-motivated.
* Awareness of limitations to own competence and able to seek support.
* Assertiveness.
* Ability to adapt to change in the work environment.
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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