Did you know that CLCH are an inclusive employer promoting flexible working!

Our integrated care services in Harrow are looking for community nurses and will consider flexible working to fit around other commitments. If you can commit to a minimum of 15 hrs per week then contact us.

Our overall vision at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is to provide great care closer to home. This is supported by our four key values reflecting our commitment to quality, to collaborative and supportive internal and external relationships, our focus on delivery and working well with our communities.

We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to come and join our diverse, supportive, and kind teams.** PLEASE NOTE - this role will be a split site role & the sites are:Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre & Honeypot Lane Centre for Health

Main duties of the job

• You will work as part of an integrated team
• You will work in partnership with patients and their families to develop and agree tailored health plans to address their needs
• You will actively participate in service development activities
• You will work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities
• You will manage a team within the locality

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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
• Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder is responsible for the day to day running of the District Nursing team to high standards within the locality. The post holder leads the team in monitoring and improving standards of care and assists the overall development of the adult nursing service, delivering a cost effective service within the boundaries of available resources while ensuring patient safety and ensuring clinical standards are met.
• The post holder will also provide managerial and clinical leadership to community nursing & Allied health professional staff, and act as an effective role model for multidisciplinary staff members and other team members, providing evidence-based clinical advice and support to all staff within the locality.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
• Post-registration qualification in district nursing or equivalent
• Nurse prescribing appropriate to role
• Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
• Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards
• Relevant specialist courses
• Mentor or practice based learning training
• Community or Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards

Education/Qualification

Essential

• RGN / RN with current registration
• Post-registration qualification in district nursing or equivalent
• Nurse prescribing appropriate to role
• Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
• Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards
• Relevant specialist courses
• Mentor or practice based learning training
• Community or Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience in community nursing
• Experience of negotiation and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with complex needs
• Experience of coordinating and managing a team
• Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
• Experience of evidence-based care
• Experience of appraisals and clinical supervision
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments and developing care plans
• Experience of coordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long-term conditions
• Experience of leadership, management, appraisal and clinical supervision, as well as mentoring at both pre and post-registration level

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles of care for long-term conditions, relevant NSFs, and other national standards
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
• Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
• Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care and voluntary services
• Knowledge of the audit process
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
• Knowledge of clinical supervision
• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
• Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
• Ability to work in a team
• Able to lead and motivate a team, and to implement change
• Able to work autonomously, and to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
• Able to delegate work effectively and safely
• Experience in PDP and setting objectives
• Sound knowledge of current legislation and initiatives within the NHS.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Experience in researching and clinical audits
• Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately
• Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meet those needs
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of budget and performance

Other

Essential

• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without reasonable adjustments
• Able to travel around the district (car/bike/public transport/foot)
• Moving and handing patients and furniture/equipment, sometimes in confined spaces
• Carrying equipment to patients' homes
• Team player
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

London

HA2 9DX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

824-ONW-6796-A