Job summary
Are you a District Nurse with the Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) looking for the opportunity to develop your career?

Do you want to be part of an innovative team that is remodelling its adult community nursing services to ensure they are fit for the future?

If you are, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Clinical Lead Nurse to join our District Nursing Service.

We are looking for District Nurse who holds a Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification with significant Community Nursing experience to lead a Primary Care Network (PCN) aligned Locality team. The post holder will need to demonstrate a comprehensive specialist knowledge base and promote excellence in nursing practice in a dynamic healthcare environment.

They will be responsible for the development and delivery of a 7 day consistently high quality, safe and sustainable, cost efficient service operating 08:00 till 18.00

Main duties of the job
You will provide clinical leadership and line management support to a Community Nursing team, working closely with operational leads to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role includes assessing new and complex patients in their own homes, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions and care plans. You will support delivery of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework in line with local service objectives.

You will lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and contribute to effective clinical governance and caseload management within the team. In addition, you will support patients and carers to achieve maximum independence through evidence-based practice while adhering to national and Trust policies and guidelines.

This is a rewarding but sometimes challenging role that requires compassion, resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude. In return, you will receive support, development opportunities, and the chance to progress your career within a team where every member is valued and contributes to delivering excellent patient care.

About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.

You must be able to travel independently, carrying equipment and car sharing as required.

The Trust has partnered with NHS Fleet solutions to provide a cost-effective way to lease a brand new car via salary sacrifice.

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Essential Qualifications

• RGN/RN (Adults) on NMC Register
• Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nurse)
• Non-Medical Prescriber V300 (or commitment to undertake)
• Teaching and assessing qualification aligned to NMC requirements
• Advanced Physical Assessment Module (or commitment to undertake within 12 months of coming into post)
• Leadership/Management Training (or commitment to undertake)
• IOSH (or commitment to undertake)

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of further study at Masters
• Trained to interpret microbiology and pathology results

Essential Experience

• Extensive SPQ community nursing experience
• Teaching in a clinical setting
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Evidence of up to date knowledge and skills
• Significant experience of team leadership and organisational skills at a senior level
• Experience of caseload management

Desirable Experience

• Experience of managing change and developing teams
• Long term condition management
• Motivational Interviewing

Essential Skills

• Independent prescribing, medication review and administration
• Skilled in the use of reflective practice and proactive clinical supervision

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and priorities both locally and nationally
• Skills in staff appraisal
• Ability to facilitate innovative practice

Essential Other

• Ability to travel easily in mixed geographical areas ensuring a timely delivery of patient care
• Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to others involved in community nursing business e.g. students/colleagues
• Car owner/driver

Desirable Other

• Requirement to be rostered onto weekends, bank holidays and evenings, to cover 7 day service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: To be confirmed, Eastbourne, BN21 3UU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job
Operational Manager Angela Geall, angela.geall@nhs.net, 07917791662

Reference number: 374-LB53301-A
Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
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