Job summary Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups. Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process. Main duties of the job Locala Community Nursing teams work across Kirklees providing district nursing care for adult patients within their home including care homes. We provide a range of nursing care to patients who are housebound and unable to be supported within a clinic or practice. Our teams provide excellent care to their patients and support them to maximise their independence by promoting self-care. As part of our commitment to continually improve our Community Nursing services, several opportunities have arisen to enhance our teams. The new Senior Nurse role is integral role within our teams, delivering excellent nursing care whilst supporting colleagues with their practice and professional development. As a NMC registered Nurse you will undertake the supervisory responsibilities to community colleagues under the guidance and support of the Community Nurse Team Leader, working as a multidisciplinary team providing adult community nursing services across the primary care network footprint. At Locala we support flexible working, full time and part time hours working over a 7 day period. At Locala we are committed to supporting professional development and we offer a variety of learning opportunities to support this process. About us Welcome to Locala Health and Wellbeing - proud to provide NHS community healthcare services across Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. We help people have better lives - and you can too. "Join us" and you will get: Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution 2% up to a maximum of 8%. Agenda for Change pay scales and holiday allowances - We are committed to the AfC scales for all colleagues and acknowledge all existing NHS length of service. Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles. A say in how things are done - We are a membership-based, colleague-owned organisation. Join us and you immediately become a member with opportunities to be involved and have your say. Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated "Good" NHS healthcare services, as well as having a "positive social impact in local communities Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 2024-1430 Job locations Fartown Health Centre Spaines Road Huddersfield Huddersfield HD2 2QA Job description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. 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. Employer details Employer name Locala Health and Wellbeing Address Fartown Health Centre Spaines Road Huddersfield Huddersfield HD2 2QA Employer's website https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)