Skip to main content

This job has expired

District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse

Employer
North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Grays
Salary
£29,970 to £52,809 a year p.a. (plus 5% HCAS) pro rata
Closing date
5 Nov 2024
NELFT are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse to join our integrated community team in Thurrock.

The service currently operates from 0700 - 1900 hrs including regular weekends on a rota basis.The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work.

The 5P's are: o Putting people firsto Prioritising qualityo Being progressive, innovative and continually improveo Being professional and honesto Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students. They will have a commitment to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.The post holder will lead and manage a Community Nursing Team, geographically aligned to GP practices and be responsible for the management of a caseload ensuring the provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients and their families in the community.

The post holder will work as part of the integrated care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals, and statutory and voluntary agencies. The caseload manager works without direct supervision and provides leadership to the community nursing team.

Please note this is not a community mental health role.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Has experience of team working that will assist the individual to manage an effective work
  • Minimum 1 year post registration community nursing experience


Desirable

  • 3 years post registration experience
  • Experience of ensuring practice is based on sound evidence and clinical audit


Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of teaching and assessing learners


Collaboration

Essential

  • Experience of interagency collaborative working


Skills

Essential

  • Excellent range of clinical skills
  • Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise
  • Basic awareness of IT and IT skills


Leadership

Essential

  • Demonstrates an importance of the supervision and appraisal process


Desirable

  • Ability to manage staff conflict and difficult situations


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Gifford House, Thurrock Hospital

Long Lane

Grays

RM16 2PX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

395-ET713-24-A

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert