Job summary We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 7 Senior Nurse to work within our PCN District Nursing teams. This is an exciting opportunity to support and develop a team of community nurses, working closely with specialist teams, GP's and social services to ensure the best possible care is provided to patients. This is a challenging and varied role which will require excellent organisational and communication skills Sutton Health and Care is a pioneering partnership made up of the GP federation in Sutton, the London Borough of Sutton, South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust and Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Working together, we provide community services in Sutton, caring for adults in their own homes across the borough, providing children's community health services, and sexual health services. The pioneering partnership of Sutton Health and Care is truly exciting, and together, we can achieve more for the people we care for. Main duties of the job Provide strong leadership to a team of community nurses. Demonstrate clinical expertise and work as a professional role model to all staff. Provide support and an appropriate learning environment for both pre and post registration students as required. Responsible for planning to ensure an appropriate skills mix to cover workload and to proactively identify any resolve workforce issues. Have the ability to negotiate and work effectively across all agencies for the maximum effectiveness of care. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year pro rata, pa. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 343-7002208-RB-SK Job locations Sutton Wrythe Lane Sutton SM5 1JF Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the role, kindly contact: Trish Thompson -Clinical Operational Manager Sutton Health & Care Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the role, kindly contact: Trish Thompson -Clinical Operational Manager Sutton Health & Care Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level registration educated to Level 3 Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with course relevant to Community Nursing Specialist Practice District Nurse registration Evidence of experience of Team management Desirable Leadership and Management Qualification/or willingness to work towards Non-Medical prescribing Experience Essential Minimum one year nurse leader and team management experience Previous experience of Multidisciplinary working Skills Essential Exceptional Clinical skills- Including but not limited to IV Management, NPWT, Syringe Pump Management, Complex wound care Resource Management Ability to Prioritise Ability to Problem solve Desirable Project Management skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level registration educated to Level 3 Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with course relevant to Community Nursing Specialist Practice District Nurse registration Evidence of experience of Team management Desirable Leadership and Management Qualification/or willingness to work towards Non-Medical prescribing Experience Essential Minimum one year nurse leader and team management experience Previous experience of Multidisciplinary working Skills Essential Exceptional Clinical skills- Including but not limited to IV Management, NPWT, Syringe Pump Management, Complex wound care Resource Management Ability to Prioritise Ability to Problem solve Desirable Project Management skills 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Sutton Wrythe Lane Sutton SM5 1JF Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)