Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.
We have an opportunity for a qualified and skilled Caseload Manager to join our Community Nursing Team in Deal.
Our community nursing service provides case load management for housebound patients to support their nursing needs and enabling them to self-care. Nurses within the team are supported to develop advanced skills to manage the complexity of patients seen.
Main duties of the job
As a senior clinician, you will undertake holistic assessments, planning appropriate care and delivering clinical interventions to meet the various needs of patients on your caseload.
You will offer health education advice and promote independence in all consultations so you can support your patients to manage their complex long-term conditions appropriately and maintain their independence.
Good clinical skills and an understanding of complex disease management is essential at this level.
Your continued professional development is expected in the field of long-term conditions and you are expected to have completed or will be completing the Specialist Practitioner District Nurse qualification. Acting as an assessor and supervisor to our Academy and university students as well as junior colleagues in order to develop their skills and competencies and act as a role model for the profession.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered health care professional (NMC registration)
* Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
* Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: specialist practitioner district nursing, non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise)
* Full driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle
* PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in area of practice
* Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
* Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
* Experience of leading and managing teams
* Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
Knowledge
* Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
* Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills & Abilities
* Understanding of training needs in relation to post
* Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines
* Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
* Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills
Personal Attributes
* Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
* Ability to manage and lead change
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage
* Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
* Ability to prioritize care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures
* Ability to manage own time effectively
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.
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