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Specialist Community Nurse

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

21d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have a nursing degree, NMC registration, V300 qualification, community nursing experience, leadership skills, and SystmOne familiarity. Disclosure check required.
  • You will provide patient care, manage caseloads, lead a team, supervise staff, collaborate with specialists, promote self-management, conduct audits, and participate in 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 is the primary role of a Specialist Community Nurse?

The primary role of a Specialist Community Nurse involves direct patient care and co-leading a team of nurses and healthcare assistants in the community setting.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Applicants need to have a degree or diploma in adult nursing and current NMC registration.

Is previous community-based experience necessary for this role?

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

Are there opportunities for further education and development in this role?

Yes, the organization supports staff in undertaking further qualifications, such as the Specialist Practitioner qualification and V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.

Will I be working alone in this position?

Yes, you will need to be comfortable with lone working, including visiting patients in their own homes alone.

What clinical skills will I be expected to utilize in this role?

You will be expected to utilize skills such as intravenous antibiotic administration, end-of-life care, wound care, venepuncture, and advanced physical assessment.

Is there support available from other healthcare professionals?

Yes, specialist advice is readily available from an integrated community service that includes various specialists such as therapists, pharmacists, and diabetic care professionals.

What kind of benefits does the organization offer?

The organization offers various benefits including an enhanced leave package, health and wellbeing support, and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Are there any specific software skills required for this position?

Familiarity with using SystmOne is a desirable criterion, but not essential.

What is the organization's stance on diversity and equality?

The organization recognizes the positive value of diversity and promotes equality while challenging discrimination, encouraging job applications from people of all backgrounds.

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Caring, Learning & Growing Together.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
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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.