Trainee Specialist End of Life Community Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday between 8-6) Job ref 846-7122657-CF
Site Exchange House Town Canterbury Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/04/2025 23:59 Interview date 08/05/2025
Job overview
We are looking for a Band 6 Trainee Specialist End of Life Community Nurse to join our Community Nursing teams within the Canterbury Primary Care network (PCN). These PCN includes Canterbury, Herne Bay, Faversham and Whitstable teams.
The Trainee Specialist End of Life Community Nurse (Band 6) will be subject to a 12-month development plan, which must be achieved to be awarded the Specialist End of Life Community Nurse Band 7 post. This plan includes the achievement of the Non-Medical prescribing qualification, where the scope must be in end of life care, and also be completed within this 12-month period, if not already held.
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee Specialist End of Life Community Nurse, you will be responsible for the supervision, teaching and leadership of clinical staff members, and the quality of the care they deliver, as well as holistically managing complex end of life patients during this initial 12-month period, with guidance and supervision in place, and then fully on completion of the 12-month development plan. They will also provide evidence of sound clinical judgement and decision making, and act as a role model for the service and profession.
The successful candidate will provide caseload management within a dedicated team caring for patients within a defined geographical patch in the area, working alongside the Band 6, however, will be required to provide effective clinical leadership across other teams within the Primary Care Networks. Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).
Working for our organisation
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, 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered health care professional (NMC registration) / minimum of five years’ experience in health improvement environment.
* Working towards Independent Prescribing and Advanced Practice Skills.
* Advance Practice Skills and Clinical Reasoning qualification.
* Evidence of extensive experience in End of Life care and/or an End of Life Care qualification.
* Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: SPDN, Mentorship, Coaching, Clinical Expertise Pathway).
* Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6/7.
* Management or supervisory qualification/ programme of study.
Experience
* Experience of leading and managing teams.
* Experience of supporting the development of protocols and service development plans with practical experience of change management.
* Practical experience in managing health/ team related projects.
* Experience of managing complex patients and caseloads.
* Experience of supporting and being a role model to others (mentor / educator / supervisor) through clinical supervision/ 1:2:1 and personal development plans.
* Experience with the use of Microsoft Office/ eRoster/ Appraisals/ Training Matrix.
Knowledge
* Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.
* Experience of supporting and coaching others (mentor/ educator/ supervisor) to achieve a positive mind set and promote health and wellbeing.
* Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations.
* Evidence of continued relevant professional development and up-to-date implementation in practice.
Skills and abilities
* Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Highly developed facilitation skills to promote the abilities and clinical competencies of the wider team.
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
* Ability to effectively communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
* Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social inequality.
Personal attributes
* Ability to motivate and organise others to promote best practice and develop self-led teams.
* Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
* Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing events and situations.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage the demands of targets and deadlines.
* Ability to manage and lead change by promoting a working culture of psychological safety.
Ability to manage
* Support the implementation of local and national agendas for health and have an instrumental role in quality initiatives and auditing.
* Ability to manage own time effectively and support the wider team with time management.
* Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking account of trust policies and procedures.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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