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Senior District Nurse
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Job Description
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- Undertake mandatory training as required.
- Partake in the Personal Development Review process.
- Follow Trust policies, and local procedures.
- Be aware of Trusts behaviour framework and ensure behaviours are embedded in role.
- Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.
- Contribute to clinical audit as required.
- Complete the staff survey as required.
- Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.
- Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
- Undertake mandatory training as required.
- Partake in the Personal Development Review process.
- Follow Trust policies, and local procedures.
- Be aware of Trusts behaviour framework and ensure behaviours are embedded in role.
- Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.
- Contribute to clinical audit as required.
- Complete the staff survey as required.
- Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.
- Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
- 1st level degree or equivalent in Nursing
- RN with current NMC registration
- Mentorship preparation/ENB 998
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification - District Nursing
- Master's degree
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- Experience of working at a relevant level
- Evidence of good clinical and professional leadership skills
- Relevant level within community setting
- Professional appearance
- Reliable
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through inhouse training & short courses
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Ability to talk to patients & carers and members of the health care team
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- A team player
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Be aware of Assistive TeBe able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language
- Expert communication skills, able to address communication barriers
- Have Good IT/ keyboard skills
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Be aware of own limitations & able to gain support where necessary
- Strong commitment to service development & positive change
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with attention to details
- Influencing skills and ability to negotiate at all levels
- Experience of developing policies and procedures
- 1st level degree or equivalent in Nursing
- RN with current NMC registration
- Mentorship preparation/ENB 998
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification - District Nursing
- Master's degree
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- Experience of working at a relevant level
- Evidence of good clinical and professional leadership skills
- Relevant level within community setting
- Professional appearance
- Reliable
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through inhouse training & short courses
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Ability to talk to patients & carers and members of the health care team
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- A team player
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Be aware of Assistive TeBe able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language
- Expert communication skills, able to address communication barriers
- Have Good IT/ keyboard skills
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Be aware of own limitations & able to gain support where necessary
- Strong commitment to service development & positive change
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with attention to details
- Influencing skills and ability to negotiate at all levels
- Experience of developing policies and procedures
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated specialist District Nurse to join our Community Nursing and Therapy teams in North Norfolk.
In addition to the above, this is a new and exciting opportunity to grow the role of the District Nurse across the Trust and work closely with Clinical Education to develop our staff.
Please note, applicants must be qualified and registered as a Specialist District Nurse.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
To provide professional and clinical leadership within the Place and for the trust wide District Nurse cohort.
To support staff to achieve and ensure competencies are maintained within the Place, working with Clinical Education to deliver training sessions as required.
To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
To act as a Hub Co-ordinator to support the management of patients with healthcare needs who require ongoing monitoring and clinical intervention alongside providing advice to front line health care professionals as required.
About us
Norfolk Community Health and Care was the first stand alone Community Health and Social Care provider in the Country to be award "Outstanding" by CQC.
As an employee within this organisation, you will be expected to positively contribute to service and quality development of community nursing care; through new ways of working, clinical audits and project work. The post holder will work alongside the Clinical Operations Manager, receiving support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first Stand-alone NHS Community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Details
Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
839-7261545-SR
Job locations
North Walsham War Memorial Hospital
Yarmouth Road
North Walsham
NR28 9AP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical The post holder will need:
1. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the post holders work.
2. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of patient care, and development treatment/care plans that may need to be delivered from a range of options.
3. Review patients holistic needs, communicating highly complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan using advanced skills in both verbal/non-verbal communications.
4. Be aware of Assistive Technology and utilise it in patient care where appropriate.
5. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
6. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their treatment/care/management plan.
7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and car eco-ordinated appropriately.
8. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
9. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team.
10. Provide clinical expertise and advice to others, including Social Services, GPs and other agencies.
11. Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded on SystmOne and completed on a daily basis.
12. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordinate when using specialist equipment and fine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.
13. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
14. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
15. To support staff to achieve and ensure competencies are maintained within the Place, working with Clinical Education to deliver training sessions as required.
16. To provide professional and clinical leadership within the Place and for the trust wide District Nurse cohort.
17. To work with clinical education to scope and develop the role of the District Nurse and identify opportunities within the trust To maintain clinical credibility by acting regularly as a clinical practitioner in own area of expertise.
18. To provide patient focussed education, training and advice to patients, carers, other professionals and voluntary organisations.
19. To monitor, evaluate and modify intervention in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness. To supplement this with the use of an outcome measure where appropriate.
20. To be responsible for the equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to department and Trust manual handling policies, and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others.
21. Monitoring equipment and supplies via the electronic ordering systems & request new equipment as appropriate.
22. To maintain an up to date record of equipment loaned or prescribed to patients ensuring Trusts policies and procedures are adhered to.
23. To use and develop independent prescribing skills in the day to day management of patients.
Professional
The post holder will:
1. Demonstrate leadership skills.
2. Accepts responsibility for the delivery of the service, to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
3. Remain accountable for own professional actions as determined by the professional bodies.
4. Be accountable for work delegated to others within the team, ensuring staff are competent to undertake the delegated work.
5. To maintain waiting lists in accordance with the services procedures and actively work to reduce these through innovative changes to service delivery and appropriate challenge.
6. To inform the Place senior leadership team of any variations to service delivery, changing priorities and needs, and their likely impact in relations to the need for service development. To work to resolve these issues with relevant others.
7. Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.
8. To participate in Clinical Governance, Research and Development and Audit activities as required.
9. Participate in evidence-based practice, using research methodology.
10. To assist in the development of clinical standards, policies, procedures and further service developments.
11. To participate in the operational development, planning, and implementation of policy and service development as part of the services Clinical Governance Group, leading on delegated projects as required.
12. Actively contribute to integrated team meetings and other meetings where appropriate, and chair meetings as required
13. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication with all members of the organisation, other professional and agencies.
14. Contribute to working groups within the Place and organisation.
15. Ensure effective use of resources, both financial and human, by members of the team.
16. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.
17. Ensure own paperwork and records are maintained, and also those maintained by the team.
18. Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
19. Participate in the recruitment process, using the opportunity to skill mix to meet the demands of the service.
20. Attend REAL and management Essential training as required to develop current job role.
21. Ensure working environment is conducive for learning and an appropriate learning experience for students.
22. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration course.
23. Provide advice/training to team members.
Organisational
The post holder will:
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical The post holder will need:
1. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the post holders work.
2. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of patient care, and development treatment/care plans that may need to be delivered from a range of options.
3. Review patients holistic needs, communicating highly complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan using advanced skills in both verbal/non-verbal communications.
4. Be aware of Assistive Technology and utilise it in patient care where appropriate.
5. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
6. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their treatment/care/management plan.
7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and car eco-ordinated appropriately.
8. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
9. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team.
10. Provide clinical expertise and advice to others, including Social Services, GPs and other agencies.
11. Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded on SystmOne and completed on a daily basis.
12. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordinate when using specialist equipment and fine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.
13. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
14. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
15. To support staff to achieve and ensure competencies are maintained within the Place, working with Clinical Education to deliver training sessions as required.
16. To provide professional and clinical leadership within the Place and for the trust wide District Nurse cohort.
17. To work with clinical education to scope and develop the role of the District Nurse and identify opportunities within the trust To maintain clinical credibility by acting regularly as a clinical practitioner in own area of expertise.
18. To provide patient focussed education, training and advice to patients, carers, other professionals and voluntary organisations.
19. To monitor, evaluate and modify intervention in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness. To supplement this with the use of an outcome measure where appropriate.
20. To be responsible for the equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to department and Trust manual handling policies, and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others.
21. Monitoring equipment and supplies via the electronic ordering systems & request new equipment as appropriate.
22. To maintain an up to date record of equipment loaned or prescribed to patients ensuring Trusts policies and procedures are adhered to.
23. To use and develop independent prescribing skills in the day to day management of patients.
Professional
The post holder will:
1. Demonstrate leadership skills.
2. Accepts responsibility for the delivery of the service, to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
3. Remain accountable for own professional actions as determined by the professional bodies.
4. Be accountable for work delegated to others within the team, ensuring staff are competent to undertake the delegated work.
5. To maintain waiting lists in accordance with the services procedures and actively work to reduce these through innovative changes to service delivery and appropriate challenge.
6. To inform the Place senior leadership team of any variations to service delivery, changing priorities and needs, and their likely impact in relations to the need for service development. To work to resolve these issues with relevant others.
7. Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.
8. To participate in Clinical Governance, Research and Development and Audit activities as required.
9. Participate in evidence-based practice, using research methodology.
10. To assist in the development of clinical standards, policies, procedures and further service developments.
11. To participate in the operational development, planning, and implementation of policy and service development as part of the services Clinical Governance Group, leading on delegated projects as required.
12. Actively contribute to integrated team meetings and other meetings where appropriate, and chair meetings as required
13. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication with all members of the organisation, other professional and agencies.
14. Contribute to working groups within the Place and organisation.
15. Ensure effective use of resources, both financial and human, by members of the team.
16. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.
17. Ensure own paperwork and records are maintained, and also those maintained by the team.
18. Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
19. Participate in the recruitment process, using the opportunity to skill mix to meet the demands of the service.
20. Attend REAL and management Essential training as required to develop current job role.
21. Ensure working environment is conducive for learning and an appropriate learning experience for students.
22. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration course.
23. Provide advice/training to team members.
Organisational
The post holder will:
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Experience
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Personal Atrributes
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Skills abilities and knowledge
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Other
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Commuication
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Personal and people development
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal Atrributes
Essential
Skills abilities and knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Commuication
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Personal and people development
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Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
North Walsham War Memorial Hospital
Yarmouth Road
North Walsham
NR28 9AP
Employer's website
https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
North Walsham War Memorial Hospital
Yarmouth Road
North Walsham
NR28 9AP
Employer's website
https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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