We are seeking a motivated and experienced Nurse who holds the SPQDN and clinical skills to work within our integrated Primary Care Hub, covering South Bedfordshire (Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard).

This newly developed post will work alongside our current Induction Nurse helping to support newly appointed nurses into post, ensuring a robust induction into their role and competency sign off. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the wider teams competencies are also up to date and reviewed periodically. This is a friendly, dedicated and supportive team where professional guidance is readily available. The successful candidate will be expected to support in the absence of the Primary Care at Home Manager or Team Lead's.

Main duties of the job

We are an Outstanding Trust where the focus is on the delivery of quality outcomes and improving the patient experience.We are looking for someone who is dynamic and motivated and has the confidence to support, coach and develop individuals to deliver consistently high quality services. Excellent communication and time management skills, and sound clinical knowledge, is essential. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

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

We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Victoria Stone Head of PCH South 07966991909

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent
• Post-registration qualification in District Nursing
• Demonstrable evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience, including in a community setting

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber

Other

Essential

• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
• Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a car for work purposes

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs.
• Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality.

Desirable

• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills

Knowledge and skills

Desirable

• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
• Demonstrate working within a multi-agency environment.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working.
• Demonstrate application of clinical governance
• Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice
• Understanding of National and Local issues that impact on the population of Bedfordshire.

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grove View Integrated Care Home

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

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