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Specialist Community Nurse

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have a nursing degree, NMC registration, V300 qualification, District Nursing qualification, community experience, leadership skills, and familiarity with SystmOne.
  • You will provide high-quality, patient-centered care, manage a caseload, lead nursing teams, supervise staff, collaborate with specialists, conduct audits, and promote self-management.

Requirements

  • Degree/diploma in adult nursing
  • NMC Registration
  • Full understanding of the practice area and specific role applied for demonstrated on application
  • V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
  • Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing) qualification
  • Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts within own area of work/responsibility
  • Previous community based experience or band 6 experience transferrable to community setting
  • Evidence of development of specialist practice nursing skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
  • Demonstrable experience of working in Community Nursing at band 6 level
  • Leadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice
  • Able to effectively transport self between multiple addresses/venues on a daily basis including transporting equipment & clinical stock required for treatment
  • Familiar with using SystmOne
  • You must have appropriate UK professional registration
  • This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service

Responsibilities

  • Community Nursing is a highly specialised area of practice recognised by the Queens Nurses Institute and NMC as a specialist role. As a District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse, you will work within an integrated hub model of District Nurses, Specialist Nurses, Community Staff Nurses, Therapists, Trainee/Registered Nursing Associates, Associate Practitioners, and Health Care Assistants to meet the needs of the complex patient in the community and avoid admissions to the acute sector as far as practicable. This includes:
  • Intravenous Antibiotic administration
  • End of life care
  • Managing the deteriorating patient
  • Complex and simple wound care including VAC therapy and compression therapy
  • Venepuncture
  • Utilising advanced physical assessment skills and many more clinical nursing skills.
  • Main duties of the role include:
  • Provision of high quality, patient centred clinical care
  • Caseload Management
  • Leading a team of Community Nurses and support staff including provision of supervision - both clinical & managerial
  • Working with other Band 6 District/Community Nurses to ensure adequate staffing and share resources and learning
  • Induction, probation & competency development of new staff recruited to team
  • Referral to and working alongside Specialist Clinicians & other agencies
  • Engagement with Safety Huddles
  • Actively encourage prevention and self-management
  • Carry out audits
  • Engage in working groups to inform service development.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Specialist Community Nurse position?

You need a degree or diploma in adult nursing, and NMC registration is essential. A Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing) qualification and V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification are desirable but not mandatory.

Is there support for career development in this position?

Yes, we offer support for career development, including the opportunity to undertake the Specialist Practitioner qualification if you don't already have it, as well as potential support for prescribing qualifications.

Will I be required to drive for this role?

Yes, the role requires you to drive yourself around the locality to visit patients in their own homes.

What level of experience is required for this position?

You should have previous community-based experience or band 6 experience that is transferrable to a community setting. Leadership or management experience is also highly valued.

What clinical skills will I need for this role?

You will need skills in areas such as intravenous antibiotic administration, end of life care, wound care, venepuncture, and advanced physical assessment, among others.

What types of teams will I be working with?

You will work within an integrated hub model alongside other District Nurses, Specialist Nurses, Community Staff Nurses, Therapists, Nursing Associates, and Health Care Assistants.

Will I receive training and support when I start?

Yes, you will have a planned induction and support from Clinical and Team Leaders to develop your competencies according to a clear framework.

Are there flexible working arrangements available?

Yes, we welcome discussions about working arrangements that differ from those advertised to accommodate work-life balance.

What additional benefits does your organization offer?

We offer a unique range of benefits, including an enhanced leave package, health and wellbeing support, and a commitment to staff development.

Is experience with SystmOne necessary for the role?

Familiarity with using SystmOne is desirable but not a strict requirement for the position.

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Caring, Learning & Growing Together.

Science & Healthcare
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Mission & Purpose

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of mental health, learning disability, community and addictions services to people from Hull and the East Riding, a population of almost 600,000. The Trust also provide forensic services to patients from the wider Yorkshire and Humber area and employs approximately 3000 staff in locations across 70 sites. As a Teaching Trust, we work closely with our major academic partners, Hull York Medical School and Hull University, nurturing a workforce of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals.