Sister / Charge Nurse - District Nursing

3 days ago

Rochdale, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us in transforming healthcare delivery as a key member of our dynamic nursing team In this engaging role, you'll not only provide compassionate nursing care to valued patients but also take the lead in planning and managing the workload for junior staff, ensuring seamless teamwork and support for your colleagues.

Working closely with our Integrated Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in assessing and addressing the diverse health needs of our population. This includes providing exceptional care for patients facing end-of-life challenges and those with long-term conditions or complex nursing needs. Each day will present new opportunities to use your clinical skills, creativity, and leadership to solve problems and enhance patient well-being.

In this role, you won't just be a caregiver; you'll be a pivotal figure in a collaborative environment that champions innovative approaches to patient care. You'll have the chance to mentor emerging talent and shape the future of nursing within our community. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a multifaceted role that combines clinical excellence with leadership opportunities, we'd love to hear from you Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding community healthcare--where every day is a chance to inspire and support those in need.

Main duties of the job

This is your opportunity to join a vibrant team dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients in their own environments. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll deliver high-quality nursing care while expertly managing and supporting junior staff--fostering an atmosphere of growth and collaboration.

In this role, your autonomy will shine as you assess and address the diverse health needs of our community, including those facing end-of-life challenges and patients with long-term or complex conditions. You'll work under the guidance of the Integrated Team Leader, allowing you to harness your clinical expertise and make critical decisions that positively influence patient outcomes.

Your days will be dynamic and fulfilling, combining hands-on patient care with the rewarding responsibility of mentoring emerging nursing talent. You'll have the chance to innovate and apply your skills to enhance the delivery of care in a community setting that values compassion and professionalism.

Join us in this rewarding journey where each day presents a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to take on the exciting challenges of community nursing, we want to hear from you Become part of a mission that celebrates the art and science of nursing in a compassionate and empowering environment.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will participate in the delivery of nursing care and support to clients within the community setting and have the necessary confidence and competence to work autonomously.

To work under the direction of the Integrated Team leader and to be responsible for assessment and management of the health needs of an identified population including end of life care and patients with long term conditions and/or complex nursing needs.

To support and wherever possible maintain patients in their own preferred place of care, promoting self-care enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life 7 days per week throughout the year.

Maintain close liaison with all agencies and professions involved in client care and support, involving the client and his family in all discussions and decision making

To act as Key worker and coordinate care for patients requiring Long Term Condition, management or End of Life Care at home.

Maintain close liaison with all agencies and professions involved in client care and support, involving the client and his family in all discussions and decision making.

Plan duty rosters, ensuring that appropriate level of cover is available to maintain client safety, and carry out the required nursing and care procedures.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Registered Nurse Community Specialist Practitioner degree

Qualifications

Essential

Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

Desirable

Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to plan and organise own work Aptitude to work cohesively within a team Computer literacy skills Awareness of community working and care pathways Post Registration experience. V150 prescribing. Leg Ulcer Management qualification Good interpersonal skills Leadership potential Management of change Relevant Community experience

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