Job summary We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Nurse who is a qualified Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing to join our Ampthill Community Nursing team in Mid Bedfordshire. This dynamic team delivers responsive, high quality nursing to patients in their own homes. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS. If you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change, this is the opportunity for you. You will be a strong leader, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services. You will be involved in Urgent Care Response and Virtual Wards, which are a focus for our community teams. You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential. Main duties of the job The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the successful candidate will work a variety of shifts, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential. You will have the support and mentorship of the Team Lead and Practice Development Nurse to develop into this role and be encouraged to complete the SPQDN if not already a qualified DN. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-CHB6780045 Job locations Ampthill Health Centre Oliver Street Ampthill MK45 2SB Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us. The post holder is responsible for the day to day management of a team of skilled health care workers. The post holder is responsible for the provision of health education for patients and carers so that optimum enablement and care can be delivered. The post holder is responsible in conjunction with the Team Leader for the education, support and development of staff including implementation of the appraisal and supervision processes. The post holder will participate in conjunction with the senior management team in the strategic planning and development of services provided in the defined neighbourhood. The post holder will participate in the training and mentorship of students during placements. The post holder will be responsible for the effective utilisation of staff and non-pay resources including the use of scheduling and ordering systems. The post holder will be required to travel throughout Bedfordshire including rural and urban areas according to the needs of the service. Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us. The post holder is responsible for the day to day management of a team of skilled health care workers. The post holder is responsible for the provision of health education for patients and carers so that optimum enablement and care can be delivered. The post holder is responsible in conjunction with the Team Leader for the education, support and development of staff including implementation of the appraisal and supervision processes. The post holder will participate in conjunction with the senior management team in the strategic planning and development of services provided in the defined neighbourhood. The post holder will participate in the training and mentorship of students during placements. The post holder will be responsible for the effective utilisation of staff and non-pay resources including the use of scheduling and ordering systems. The post holder will be required to travel throughout Bedfordshire including rural and urban areas according to the needs of the service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Has experience of managing a caseload Significant Community Experience Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field Desirable SPQDN qualification in progress, willing to work towards or achieved Nurse Prescriber Holds qualification to teach and mentor others Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Demonstrate evidence-based practice and upto-date clinical skills Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting. Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills. Experience Essential Evidence of and commitment to multiprofessional working Desirable Understanding of safeguarding and essentials of managing complex cases Knowledge and Skills Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language Other Essential Current driving licence Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Has experience of managing a caseload Significant Community Experience Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field Desirable SPQDN qualification in progress, willing to work towards or achieved Nurse Prescriber Holds qualification to teach and mentor others Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Demonstrate evidence-based practice and upto-date clinical skills Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting. Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills. Experience Essential Evidence of and commitment to multiprofessional working Desirable Understanding of safeguarding and essentials of managing complex cases Knowledge and Skills Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language Other Essential Current driving licence Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Ampthill Health Centre Oliver Street Ampthill MK45 2SB Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)