Job summary To set and maintain standards of care and deploy, co-ordinate and supervise the nursing team and learners as required. To provide leadership and management to a team of community nurses and other staff covering the four localities across Herts Valleys. To be responsible for the team's assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised nursing care to patients living in the community. The service is provided seven days per week 8am-8pm To be responsible for the team's maintenance of patient and other records To participate in the long term management of patients within the locality To have continued responsibility for a defined caseload. Main duties of the job To demonstrate discretion and respect when communicating with patients, colleagues and other agencies. To use tact and diplomacy to provide and communicate complex, sensitive information where motivational negotiating empathetic and reassurance skills are needed, where barriers exist to understanding, maintaining confidentiality within Trust Policies. To communicate effectively with all members of Primary Health Care teams. Develop networks for effective communication between health, statutory and voluntary services including patient forums. To communicate and work together with other teams within Adult Community Services, and other providers, to ensure optimum patient centred care. Use various methods of communication including oral, written, electronic or other verbal or nonverbal methods. To involve patients and carers in the planning of care programmes and encourage self-management where appropriate. About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-HERTS-6949702 Job locations Harpenden Memorial Hospital Carlton Road Harpenden AL5 4TA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Registered Nurse Practice Supervisor/Assessor or equivalent Specialist Nursing Practice(District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training Knowledge of recent developments in NHS Knowledge of Evidence based practice Evidence of personal development Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct Desirable First Level Degree Independent Prescriber Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management Course of Top to Toe examination/ diagnosis Experience Experience Essential Experienced Nurse Management of a team Management of change within a complex environment Experience of teaching others Proven leadership ability Proven clinical skill Experience of participating in investigation/ management of complaints Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace Skills and Knowledge Essential Proven leadership ability Proven clinical skill Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace Use of syringe drivers for the administration of medicines or will undergo training Be able to administer IV therapy in a community setting or will undergo training. IT skills, knowledge of word processing, and Internet Presentation skills Car driver and holder of current UK driving licence (unless you have a disability as defined by Disability Discrimination Act 1995) Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Registered Nurse Practice Supervisor/Assessor or equivalent Specialist Nursing Practice(District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training Knowledge of recent developments in NHS Knowledge of Evidence based practice Evidence of personal development Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct Desirable First Level Degree Independent Prescriber Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management Course of Top to Toe examination/ diagnosis Experience Experience Essential Experienced Nurse Management of a team Management of change within a complex environment Experience of teaching others Proven leadership ability Proven clinical skill Experience of participating in investigation/ management of complaints Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace Skills and Knowledge Essential Proven leadership ability Proven clinical skill Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace Use of syringe drivers for the administration of medicines or will undergo training Be able to administer IV therapy in a community setting or will undergo training. IT skills, knowledge of word processing, and Internet Presentation skills Car driver and holder of current UK driving licence (unless you have a disability as defined by Disability Discrimination Act 1995) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address Harpenden Memorial Hospital Carlton Road Harpenden AL5 4TA Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)