Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Nurse Educator to join us in our North Alliance community Nursing teams! We are seeking a dynamic District Nurse who can provide robust clinical leadership, to support safe and effective care for our valued service users and help shape the future of community nursing.

As a pivotal member of our community nursing team, you will play a key role in instilling a culture of continuous learning. Collaborating closely with our leadership team and fellow nurse educators, you will be instrumental in maximising learning and development opportunities throughout our diverse portfolio.

The successful candidate will not only share clinical knowledge and expertise but will also provide group supervision to nurses within the community nursing team. Utilising case studies derived from previous incidents and evidence, you'll contribute to a rich learning environment.

You will be highly motivated and enthusiastic, equipped with outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Your ability to question and challenge existing practices will be a driving force in our commitment to continuous improvement.

Your impact extends beyond our team to collaboration with the clinical training unit. Ensure our workforce stays ahead of the curve by liaising with the training team, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to meet evolving demands and embrace new technologies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for embedding a learning culture across the community nursing service, working closely with the leadership team and other nurse educators to ensure opportunities for learning and development are maximised across the community nursing portfolios.
• Being a senior member of the community nursing team they will share clinical knowledge, expertise and advice and provide group supervision to pre and post-registration nurses in the community nursing team using case studies to learn from incidents; complaints; investigations; new evidence etc.
• Working within the community nursing team ensuring robust business continuity plans are in place and will contribute to service delivery to ensure business continuity.
• Working closely with other MPFT services and external partners to support the development and delivery of effective care pathways. Liaising with the clinical training team to ensure that the workforce has the appropriate knowledge and skills and access to training to meet changing demands and emerging technology/new procedures.
• Works closely with the leadership team and clinical training team to co-ordinate access to formal training programmes, acting as a named mentor for specialist practice students and providing group supervision to cohorts on degree pathways i.e. enhanced clinical practice; specialist practice to ensure clear links are established between taught courses and clinical practice.

About us
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities
This role is open to a Registered Nurse with the Specialist practice qualification in District Nursing.

For full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Training
Essential

• Bachelor's degree (Masters Level)
• Current NMC registration
• V300 Independent Nurse Prescribing (or working towards)
• Specialist Practice Qualification District Nursing
• Registered Mentor/Assessor

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of developing and delivering training using a variety of methods
• Experience of assessment and management of people with long term conditions & complex physical health needs

Desirable

• Quality Improvement experience

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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