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Specialist Community Nurse

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need a nursing degree, NMC registration, V300 qualification, district nursing qualification, community experience, leadership abilities, and SystmOne familiarity.
  • You will provide patient care, manage caseloads, lead a nursing team, supervise staff, collaborate with specialists, encourage self-management, conduct audits, and support service development initiatives.

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

  • 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 are required for the Specialist Community Nurse position?

You need a degree/diploma in adult nursing and NMC Registration. Additional qualifications such as a V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and a Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing) qualification are desirable.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, there is strong support for career development, including the possibility of completing the Specialist Practitioner qualification and other professional courses.

What are the main responsibilities of a Specialist Community Nurse?

Duties include providing high-quality patient-centered clinical care, managing a caseload, leading a team of nurses and support staff, conducting audits, and engaging in service development.

Do I need experience in community nursing to apply?

Yes, previous community-based experience or band 6 experience transferable to a community setting is essential.

Is driving a requirement for this role?

Yes, you need to be able to drive yourself around the locality and be comfortable with lone working, including visiting patients in their own homes.

What kind of support does the organization offer for staff?

The organization offers a planned induction, competency frameworks, and continuous support from Clinical and Team Leaders to help staff develop their competencies.

Are there opportunities for mentorship in this role?

Yes, you will have opportunities for mentorship and support from experienced team members, including Clinical and Team Leaders.

What diversity initiatives does the organization have in place?

The organization recognizes the positive value of diversity, promotes equality, and welcomes job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Can I work flexible hours in this role?

Yes, there is flexibility regarding working arrangements, and the organization welcomes discussions about work patterns that meet your needs.

What clinical skills are essential for the role?

Essential clinical skills include intravenous antibiotic administration, end-of-life care, wound care, venepuncture, and advanced physical assessment skills.

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Caring, Learning & Growing Together.

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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.