Clinical Lead District Nurse

3 months ago

Wincanton, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career?

Our Nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust.

This opportunity is for Surgical or Medical Nurses all across Somerset. There are options to work at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and any our community hospitals You tell us your preference

As a fully integrated trust, we can offer a collaborative approach to your career with us, meaning if you so choose, there would be opportunities to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possibly can be. You are the greatest investment we can make.

We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available.

You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.

To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.

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

To devise specialist programmes of care for other professionals to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately

To provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients

To assist in leadership and development of staff in the team and to act as a positive role model for more junior members of staff and students

To deputise for the line manager in their absence

The Band 6 will be able to work effectively as part of a team and will always act within the limits of their competence, knowing who to ask for help and support as required. The Band 6 will operate within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols used in their workplace including Professional standards of practice and behaviour

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant degree nursing or equivalent qualification Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training Leadership/management programme or prepared to undertake a course Non- Medical Prescriber or prepared to undertake a course Coaching and/or mentorship training or prepared to undertake a course Appropriately registered with the Professional body as per post requirements

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in the required setting Demonstrate Clinical and Managerial leadership ability Experience of working in multi agency services Ability to undertake the higher level clinical skills required for the specialist area Experience of mentoring

Additional Criteria

Essential

Basic computer skills must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance to travel thoughout the trust as appropriate for role dexterity and accuracy required for eg intravenous injections, syringe pumps, infusions, catheters and removal of sutures. Ability to motivate self and others Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care Planning and organsing skills

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