We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Nurse who is a qualified Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing to join our Community Nursing team in North Bedfordshire. This dynamic team delivers responsive, high quality nursing to patients in their own homes. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS. If you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change, this is the opportunity for you. You will be a strong leader, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services. You will be involved in Urgent Care Response and Virtual Wards, which are a focus for our community teams. You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential.

Main duties of the job

The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the successful candidate will work a variety of shifts, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.

You will have the support and mentorship of the Team Lead to develop into this role and be encouraged to complete the SPQDN if not already a qualified DN.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• holds specialist practitioner qualification in District Nursing
• has experience of managing a caseload

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and upto-date clinical skills
• Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting.
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
• Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multiprofessional working

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

Other

Essential

• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Resource Centre

Milton Road

Bedford

MK41 6AT

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