District Nurse with DNSPQ (Case Manager considered)
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Lincolnshire Community Health Services are seeking a full time District Nurse to join them within the Sleaford Community Nursing Team.
Applicants should hold the Community Specialist Practitioner qualification and have experience of managing a caseload of patients and leading a team of staff in delivering excellent patient care. Alternatively, a Case Manager without the DNSPQ may be considered for the right candidate on a temporary basis with the expectation that the course is undertaken when available.
The service delivers care to patients in a variety of community settings across a 7 day service covering the hours of 8:00-18:30 (shift work involved).
Main duties of the job
The District Nurse/Case Manager will hold a caseload of patients with varying health needs, coordinating care delivery. They will need to have extensive communication, interpersonal and clinical skills in order to be successful.
The District Nurse/Case Manager is integral to leading on patient care and guiding the community nursing team through challenging times and the transformation of services, role modelling excellent behaviours which are in line with our trust values. The District Nurse/Case Manager is essential to improving the quality of care that we deliver and ensuring that the patient has a positive experience.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
Job responsibilities
As this is a community post, you must be able to travel to patients' homes and clinic settings. Due to the rurality of Lincolnshire, some areas are not well covered by public transport; therefore, having access to transport is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration
* Specialist Practitioner qualification in District nursing or similar
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
* Management or Leadership Qualification
Experience
* Experience of working in the NHS or related multi-professional setting dealing appropriately with key partner agencies
* Significant post-registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
* Experience of working autonomously within a senior position
* Experience of leading on significant changes within a team
Skills
* Evidence of computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft applications
* Evidence of extended clinical skills pertinent to role
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.
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