South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 District Nurse/Case Manager - Placed Based Team 4: Bedworth
Are you looking for a change of scenery? Would you like to work out in the fresh air and nurse in different environments every day? If so, this is the job for you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, forward-thinking Community Nursing Team. Our aim is to provide a high standard of evidence-based holistic care to housebound patients within their own homes to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
The successful candidate will have a general knowledge of current best practice in Community Nursing, already holding a District Nurse degree. Ideally, you would have health assessment or have a confirmed start date to the Programme. You should be an effective leader with excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage a caseload of patients.
We will provide you with a structured induction and training period to ensure you have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. We encourage staff and support continuing professional development progression.
The Service operates seven days a week, and flexible working is required. You should hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel across the Nuneaton and Bedworth and surrounding areas. A mileage allowance is available.
Main Duties of the Job
The District Nurse is responsible for the assessment and management of the health needs of an identified population and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.
The District Nurse will clinically supervise and provide support to a team of staff, being responsible for the development and competencies of staff within their team, including performance development reviews, clinical supervision, and recruitment and selection.
Job Responsibilities
Main Functions
1. Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined caseload including the delegation of tasks to other members of the team.
2. Continuing responsibility for visible leadership ensuring an equitable evidence-based service.
3. Prescribe using the Nurse formulary safely and cost-effectively.
4. Develop a caseload profile, identifying health needs and implementing programmes of care.
5. Act in accordance with local safeguarding guidelines to protect vulnerable adults.
6. Act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
7. Provide appropriate nursing care to patients on defined caseloads.
8. Participate in the development, training, and mentorship of pre-registration students/medical students and staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (1st Level)
* Degree level District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification (or working towards)
* Leadership Qualification
* Coaching Skills
Experience
* Significant post-registration community experience
* Competent end-of-life experience
* Experience of personalized care planning and complex patient management
* Experience of working in a team environment
* Experience of nurse leadership and management
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Experience in managing complaints
* Experience in service improvement
Skills
* Ability to provide supervision and support staff
* Clinical leadership skills
* Excellent prioritization and timekeeping skills
* Computer literate with standard keyboard skills
* Teaching, presentation, and facilitation skills
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to influence and adapt to service needs
* Self-motivated
* High level of interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent role model
* Ability to work at pace
Other
* Must have means of own transport and able to drive in variable weather conditions
* Must be a non-smoker during working hours
* Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
* Must be legally entitled to work in this country
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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