Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic professional to join the Alnwick Community Nursing Team based at Infirmary Drive, to provide deputy leadership and management of the Community Nursing Team. The post requires a high level of clinical expertise which has been developed through experience in practice. We are dedicated to supporting continuing professional development and provide excellent leadership through mentorship, coaching and education for all grades of staff, to provide high quality patient care in line with Northumbria Healthcare Trust's Vision. You will work with the Team Lead to role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care packages for patients on their caseload which can include the analysis of clinical, social and family situations. To exercise accountability for patient care, as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and act within the policies of Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust. To support the Team Lead and in their absence be responsible for the planning and delivery of District Nursing services within a designated area, prioritising clinical need to provide holistic care. To be accountable for own practice working without direct supervision. To act as an advocate to empower individuals, their carers and their families to influence and use available resources. To carry out risk assessment and management of the physical environment to safeguard patients, staff and carers. Promote effective use of Trust policy regarding infection control within the nursing team, the clinical setting and patients' homes. Make referrals to other disciplines or agencies. Job responsibilities
Wide range of practical competencies e.g. compression bandaging, Doppler etc. To lead, inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance and creating opportunities for development. To contribute to the development of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients. To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered General Nurse Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent level of experience or knowledge. Practice Assessor District Nursing Practitioner qualification OR Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) & Advanced Clinical Skills Completion of in-house Development program Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of ongoing professional development Experience and understanding of working in Community Setting Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods Other
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the 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. Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic professional to join the Alnwick Community Nursing Team based at Infirmary Drive, to provide deputy leadership and management of the Community Nursing Team. The post requires a high level of clinical expertise which has been developed through experience in practice. We are dedicated to supporting continuing professional development and provide excellent leadership through mentorship, coaching and education for all grades of staff, to provide high quality patient care in line with Northumbria Healthcare Trust's Vision. You will work with the Team Lead to role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care packages for patients on their caseload which can include the analysis of clinical, social and family situations. To exercise accountability for patient care, as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and act within the policies of Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust. To support the Team Lead and in their absence be responsible for the planning and delivery of District Nursing services within a designated area, prioritising clinical need to provide holistic care. To be accountable for own practice working without direct supervision. To act as an advocate to empower individuals, their carers and their families to influence and use available resources. To carry out risk assessment and management of the physical environment to safeguard patients, staff and carers. Promote effective use of Trust policy regarding infection control within the nursing team, the clinical setting and patients' homes. Make referrals to other disciplines or agencies. Job responsibilities
Wide range of practical competencies e.g. compression bandaging, Doppler etc. To lead, inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance and creating opportunities for development. To contribute to the development of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients. To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered General Nurse Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent level of experience or knowledge. Practice Assessor District Nursing Practitioner qualification OR Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) & Advanced Clinical Skills Completion of in-house Development program Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of ongoing professional development Experience and understanding of working in Community Setting Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods Other
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the 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. Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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