Are you dynamic and motivated? The Wycombe Adult Community Health Care Team (ACHT) is the place to work. We are delighted to announce that we have a Band 6 District Nurse/ Community Nurse /Case Manager positions available

The team leadership is made up of a Community team lead, an Advanced Case Manager who is qualified as Clinical Practice Teacher in district nursing, an advanced case manager who has extensive skills managing teams.The ACHT reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs of the local population, with a special emphasis being placed on the proactive vision of care for patients in the community setting, including caseload management, prevention of admission, reablement and end of life care. In addition, emphasis is being placed on candidates to successfully facilitate timely discharge from hospital utilising a co-ordinated approach to care in partnership with key care partners.

Main duties of the job

There is the opportunity for District nurse training if you are not already holding the qualification. The training for extended roles is always fully supported for example, non-medical prescribing, advanced assessment and leadership. Our Case Managers are supported to attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure the most appropriate pathway is found.

The ACHT provide a 7 days a week service, which can react to the patients needs as and when required. The successful candidates will be expected to work within a shift patterns.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Allied Healthcare Professional / Registered Level 1 Nurse
• Degree/ Diploma in Health / Nursing Studies or related subject
• Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development
• Relevant post graduate clinical training e.g. Elderly, Long Term Conditions, Respiratory Disease, Cardiac Disease, Dementia, Rehabilitation, Trauma and Orthopaedics and End of Life

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Willingness to undertake the District Nurse Training

Desirable

• Ability to manage complex cases
• Ability to develop and maintain partnership working
• Knowledge of legal requirements for working with vulnerable adults and those who lack capacity
• Knowledge of modernisation agenda within the NHS and social care
• Ability to motivate staff
• Report writing skills
• IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Teaching patients, carers and colleagues

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate broad experience post registration within a variety of core areas
• In depth experience of working within multi agency / multi disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community/in-patient setting for a minimum of 3 years post registration
• Experience of assisting with implementing change management programmes e.g. service development
• Experience of electronic clinical systems
• Experience participating in a research or audit project
• Experience of day to day staff management e.g. case allocation to Health Care Assistants
• Experience of working with single assessment process

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Valid and current driving license or able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Chichester House

Lincoln Road

High Wycombe

HP12 3RE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

434-CR6441181