Community Specialist Practitioner

5 months ago

Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Permanent District Nurse Sister / Charge Nurse within Central Neighbourhood care Team. This is a full-time post 37.5 hours.
Interested applicants will need to be registered nurses who have completed the Community Specialist Practitioner Degree. The post holder should possess good communication skills both written and verbal, have evidence of ongoing professional development and be able to work independently.

In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke free policy.

If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Joanne Fear/Emma Andrews on 01253 953377

**Assess patients**: plans, implements & evaluates, and reassesses care of patients in their own home. Establishes and maintains associated records.

Provides leadership and operational management of the team, supporting, supervising and managing staff.

Liaise with other services within health and social services, voluntary and private sector.

Provide direct patient care.

Contribute to the development of the service within the neighbourhood

**Organise community schedule for students**: provide induction training and clinical supervision.

Our aims and vision is in the provision of high standard care to the local community and neighbourhood.

Patients are treated holistically with care and respect

You will work within an integrated Neighbourhood team, where your thoughts and ideas are welcomed.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to this population.

Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our defined preceptorship programme if appropriate.

If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in the person specification then this could be the post for you.

To provide and document a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.

To assess, plan and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to the Neighbourhood Care team. Diagnose specific conditions including venous insufficiency; recognise uncontrolled symptoms - especially in palliative care, and implement treatment regimes using prescribing when appropriate.

To delegate work to members of the Team, taking into account Scope of Professional Practice, and skill mix.

To work within NMC. Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice.

To facilitate effective communication, written, verbal and electronic, whilst acting as the patients advocate. Be able to communicate empathetically, sensitive potentially controversial, and/or distressing information to patients and their carers, e.g. relating to patients entering the end stage of life.

Liaise and communicate with own and the wider Primary healthcare team, outside Agencies and voluntary organisations in the delivery of care.

If you would like to work in an area where your opinions and clinical judgements are valued, then this could be the job for you. If you would like to join our Integrated team in providing high quality services, and are innovative, enthusiastic, enjoy developing yourself and others, we would love to hear from you.

We can offer you support and training to consolidate your skills and enable you to continue to develop. A flexible, professional approach is essential to the role.
A car driver with use of a vehicle is also essential.

Please read the full job description and person specification attached

  • Specialist Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Specialist Practitioner Safeguarding Children An exciting opportunity has arisen within BTHNHSFT to work within a diverse and forward thinking Safeguarding Team. If you are committed to safeguarding children & adults then we’d like to hear from you for this Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner role. The team comprises of Named Nurses and Professionals,...

  • Specialist Screening Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Bowel Cancer Specialist Screening Practitioner Full Time Permanent Posts The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is a world first amongst screening programmes and the first to offer screening to both men and women. The Lancashire Programme commenced in April 2008 and due to continued development and expansion of the service we are looking to appoint full...

  • Specialist Screening Practitioner

    5 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Bowel Cancer Specialist Screening Practitioner Full Time Permanent Posts The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is a world first amongst screening programmes and the first to offer screening to both men and women. The Lancashire Programme commenced in April 2008 and due to continued development and expansion of the service we are looking to appoint full...

  • Nursery Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom MIChild Group Full time

    Job Title: Nursery Practitioner - Early Years SpecialistAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team at Moorevilla Nursery. As an Early Years Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education to our young children.Key Responsibilities:Ensure the safeguarding of all...

  • Community Palliative Care Team Leader

    5 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Trinity Hospice Full time

    **RESPONSIBLE FOR**: Leadership within the team to support delivery of new and existing projects and improve specialist palliative care service provision across Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre CCGs. OVERALL PURPOSE: To ensure specialist palliative care knowledge, expertise and support is provided to patients, carers, their GPs, and all other health care...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Team. As a Community Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals in the community, promoting recovery, and providing high-quality care.Main ResponsibilitiesAs a key member of our...

  • Trainee Senior Mental Health Practitioner

    5 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for two practitioners become part of the Primary Intermediate Mental Health Team, in a Trainee Senior Mental Health Practitioner role, providing assessments, care planning and interventions to individuals accessing the service. The service will provide a specific 12 month training program, catered towards developing...

  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Highfield Surgery. As a Women's Health Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to our patients, focusing on preventative health, diagnosis, and management of acute and...

  • Lead Mental Health Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Opportunity:We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Mental Health Practitioner to join our team in Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking mental health professional to provide high-quality care in a community setting. The successful candidate will be passionate...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Team.As a Community Care Specialist, you will provide nurse leadership within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the effective assessment, formulation, planning, and monitoring of care for service users.You...

  • Assistant Practitioner Camhs

    5 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity for a suitably skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic person to join our Child and Adolescent Mental health service (CAMHS). Working as an Assistant Practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team, you will work closely with our clinicians to contribute to the care planning and delivery of evidence - based interventions/care packages to...

  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Due to the expansion and development of the Gastroenterology service we are able to offer an exciting opportunity to recruit Advanced Clinical Practitioners to establish a dedicated ACP team to the service. We are looking for dedicated, motivated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioners to support the delivery of our Gastroenterology services,...

  • Assistant Practitioner/team Leader Combined

    6 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as an Assistant Practitioner in the Combined Specimen Reception Department. The principal duty of the post holder will be to assist and support the department in all aspects to ensure the efficient and smooth-running...

  • Advanced Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint and Advanced Practitioner within the Preoperative Assessment Unit. There would also be the opportunity of a rotational role with surgical assessment should the successful post holder wish. The post holder will deliver advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and...

  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner

    5 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Due to the expansion and development of the Gastroenterology service we are able to offer an exciting opportunity to recruit Advanced Clinical Practitioners to establish a dedicated ACP team to the service. We are looking for dedicated, motivated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioners to support the delivery of our Gastroenterology services,...

  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner

    5 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    If you are a dynamic, forward thinking Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nurse or AHP) looking for a new challenge then the Central Neighbourhood would love to hear from you! We are seeking to appoint a full-time Advanced Clinical Practitioner to support our evolving service. Current hours of working are predominantly 9am till 5pm monday to friday with the...

  • Early Years Lead and Foundation Stage Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Layton Full time

    Job OverviewLayton Primary School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Lead and Foundation Stage practitioner to inspire our youngest children to be values-driven, curious, and develop excellent language and communication skills.ResponsibilitiesTeach a Foundation Stage class.Develop and mentor a team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants, and...

  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Chase Medical Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Nurse PractitionerJob Type: LocumLocation: Blackpool AreaChase Medical is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to fill locum positions in the Blackpool area. As a locum, you will have the flexibility to choose your own shifts and work at various primary care centres, earning £40.50 to £68 per hour (inclusive of holiday...

  • Freelance Advanced Nurse Practitioner Opportunities in Blackpool

    2 days ago

    Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Chase Medical Full time

    About this Role:We are seeking experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our team of freelance healthcare professionals in the Blackpool area. As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Chase Medical, you will have the opportunity to work on a flexible basis, selecting from a variety of shifts and clinics that suit your schedule.Compensation: £40.50 -...

  • Bank Perioperative Practitioner

    4 months ago

    Blackpool, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Full time

    Bank Theatre Practitioner | Theatres | Private Hospital | Competitive pay | Fylde Coast Spire Fylde Coast Hospital have a fantastic opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join our experienced team working on a bank basis. Duties and responsibilities Assist in scrubbing for Consultant led Scrub Or Anaesthetic surgery You will assess...