Job summary Within the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT) we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Development Nurse to join our rapid Response Community Nursing Team in the East staffs locality. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate nurse to further enhance the high quality patient experience we offer in the community. The successful applicant needs to have a commitment to providing care in patients' own homes and residential homes providing acute care including IV antibiotics, line care, palliative care inclusive of EOL care and syringe driver and symptom management, Tissue viability and pressure area care, diabetes care, continence care and managing long term conditions, being able to work on their own initiatives an work well within a team demonstrating these wide range of clinical skills. Community services are managing patients with more complex acuity than ever before with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff. For the right applicant training and development can be provided to meet the individualised needs of patients in our community along with enhancing skills and knowledge for the successful candidate including leadership skills. Main duties of the job The Adult community Service provides care to patients in their own homes and is pivotal in the prevention agenda. You will deliver a high quality service, working closely with GP's and a multidisciplinary teams in addressing a range of care issues across a spectrum of health conditions and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. We are a friendly and innovative service covering Burton upon Trent and surrounding villages As a service we have a great interest in moving Community Nursing forward in line with local population and service needs. You must be a qualified nursing practitioner with current NMC registration. Previous nursing experience, able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality targeted personal care and hold a full driving licence. You must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and be able to make sound clinical decisions independently. You will be expected to be a positive, influential role model, supporting both staff and service delivery. Appointment to a development role is with the understanding that the successful candidate holds the Practice Assessor or equivalent mentor course/certification and has completed or currently undertaking relevant post qualification accredited study. Post holders will be required to work flexibly on a rota system covering a 24 hours service across a 7 day week. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by Supporting your career development and progression. Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccination every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 301-VA-25-7047869 Job locations Anglesey House Anglesey road Burton upon Trent DE14 3NT Job description Job responsibilities As per attached Job Description and Person Specification: Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role. Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trust Values of: Putting People at the heart of what we do, Empowering Our Workforce and Working in partnership with others. Be a Registered Nurse and have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. They will be a focus in the following areas; IV antibiotics Line Care Palliative care Management of continence Administration of medication Management of long term conditions Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust including the community and hospitals. Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages. Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements. Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems. Work with the Operational Lead and Lead Specialist Practitioner undertaking delegated tasks in team management. Job description Job responsibilities As per attached Job Description and Person Specification: Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role. Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trust Values of: Putting People at the heart of what we do, Empowering Our Workforce and Working in partnership with others. Be a Registered Nurse and have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. They will be a focus in the following areas; IV antibiotics Line Care Palliative care Management of continence Administration of medication Management of long term conditions Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust including the community and hospitals. Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages. Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements. Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems. Work with the Operational Lead and Lead Specialist Practitioner undertaking delegated tasks in team management. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree in nursing or equivalent. Post Graduate studies in nursing or recognised accredited study. Registration with the NMC. Mentorship or equivalent Practice Assessor Qualification in line with the new guidance. Desirable Modules at degree or masters level. Evidence of further clinical study and willing to work towards specialist practitioner Qualification in district nursing. Experience Essential Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of longterm conditions. Ability to manage time and caseload effectively. Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community. Working in multi disciplinary team. Desirable Experience in direct patient care. Experinence of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree in nursing or equivalent. Post Graduate studies in nursing or recognised accredited study. Registration with the NMC. Mentorship or equivalent Practice Assessor Qualification in line with the new guidance. Desirable Modules at degree or masters level. Evidence of further clinical study and willing to work towards specialist practitioner Qualification in district nursing. Experience Essential Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of longterm conditions. Ability to manage time and caseload effectively. Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community. Working in multi disciplinary team. Desirable Experience in direct patient care. Experinence of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. 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). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Anglesey House Anglesey road Burton upon Trent DE14 3NT Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)