District Nurse Clinical Lead - St Austell
Band 7
Main area District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Clinical Lead
Grade Band 7
Contract Permanent
Hours Part time - 28 hours per week (Shift patterns may include some evenings and weekends.)
Job ref 201-25-252
Site St Austell Community Nurses
Town St. Austell
Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Pro Rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 23/03/2025 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a District Nurse Clinical Lead to join our caring and highly motivated and dynamic St Austell Community Nursing Team in Central Cornwall covering the diverse area of St Austell, Carlyon Bay and Mevagissey areas.
We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and compassionate practitioner role model who can demonstrate a broad range of competencies and leadership who can adapt to a wide variety of clinical circumstances and support the team to develop.
The caseload demographic is diverse - we are looking for someone who enjoys variety and problem solving in a friendly, happy forward-thinking team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will monitor the quality of care provision and identify and lead on areas of service development.
They will be a registered nurse who holds the DNSPQ qualification. They will work within an integrated team providing clinical leadership for all patients within the community nursing caseload through proactive management. While working on their own initiative, they will be responsible for ensuring that all members of the nursing team are providing the highest standard of evidence-based clinical care and will actively support and liaise with other health and social agencies and professionals.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.
Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteria
* Registered Nurse
* Relevant post registration qualification - specialist practitioner qualification (District Nursing) or working towards
* Independent non-medical prescribing qualification or equivalent or working towards
* MSc Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent
Experience and SkillsEssential criteria
* Previous relevant experience of working within a community nursing team
* Highly developed clinical expertise and knowledge in all aspects of community nursing care
* Highly specialist assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations
Desirable criteria
* Experience of leadership and leading change or project implementation
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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