District Nurse Specialist Practitioner

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a District Nurse Specialist Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register and recordable for Specialist Community Practitioner, District Nurse. They will develop knowledge, skills, and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Practitioner within the Neighbourhood nursing service.

The post holder will be required to work with the Practice Assessor and Practice supervisors to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice. They will also be responsible for demonstrating an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway.

Main Duties of the Job

  • To work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register and recordable for Specialist Community Practitioner, District Nurse.
  • To develop knowledge, skills, and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Practitioner within the Neighbourhood nursing service.
  • To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice supervisors to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.
  • To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway.

Working for Our Organisation

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals – Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a supportive culture to encourage each other to strive to be the best within our daily practice.

The post holder will have the opportunity to further develop and enhance their skills with the support and training available by working alongside experienced nurses and specialists. We have a range of benefits, including in-house training and development programmes, career progression, staff support, and trust loans for electronics and devices.

Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

  • Academic ability to study independently at postgraduate level.
  • Excellent, adaptable communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Awareness of the role of contemporary District Nursing.

Desirable Criteria

  • Background knowledge of current policy relating to public health and primary care.
  • Knowledge of assessment of health needs of the local population.

Experience

  • Recent experience of working as a registered nurse in a community nursing role.
  • Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution.
  • Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload.

Values and Behaviours

Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects, and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that all employees, patients, and carers are treated equitably according to their needs.



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