Band 7 Senior District Nurse inStaines-upon-Thames inStaines-upon-Thames PUBLISHED 23 MAY 2024
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Purpose
To ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and clinical effective care for the Community Nursing teams across a defined neighbourhood specialising in care coordination. Achieves national and local policy and guidelines, meets regulations (CQC/Monitor) and professional body (NMC) requirements.
Principal duties to include:
Communication
Effective communication with Primary Care (GPs, practice nurses), social services, acute / community hospital staff, borough council and local voluntary sector
Utilises a range of effective communication skills, tools and techniques that meet the needs of the patients and carers and is able to effectively overcome any barriers to communication and understanding.
Takes appropriate action on potential complex and / or conflicting perspectives of choice of care options between staff, patients, carers and other disciplines or agencies
Actively participates in relevant professional and organisational networks and contributes to meetings and working groups
Ensures daily team hand-over is effective within across a defined locality so that changes in patient condition are discussed and junior staff / students are supported
Communicates effectively with other professionals across agencies / disciplines where information sharing agreements are in place and as agreed by the patient
Chairs and facilitates team meetings to ensure effective cascade of information
Ensures contemporary and accurate record keeping within the locality whilst adhering to confidentiality and information governance
Utilises technology to support communication channels whilst adhering to confidentiality and information governance
Patient Care
Responsible for gathering, interpreting and acting upon complex information
Able to triage appropriately within referral centres and during handover / MDTs to ensure that nursing care is delivered in line with identified clinical need
Acts as a patient advocate and works to achieve the best outcomes for patients at all times.
Undertakes and documents holistic nursing assessments of patients, including those with multiple pathology and complex health and social needs with a plan of care agreed with the patient
Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and refers on to others accordingly
Provides skilled and effective nursing care in a compassionate, caring and professional manner,
Required to undertake physical examination of the circulatory systems, undertaking Doppler assessments, venepuncture, catheterisation, rectal examination etc., and to use concentration when undertaking calculations e.g. for administration of medication / supervising administration of medication
Personal and people development
Oversees induction programmes and orientation for new staff and students aligned to the local District Nursing standards and service principles
Maintains an overall view of competencies for nursing staff across defined DN teams and takes an active role in peer review, observing and signing off competencies for nurses
Responsible for ensuring clinical supervision, peer reviews and appraisals have been accessed across a defined locality
Provides clinical training and education and participates in the development of work based learning across the District Nursing service
Maintains effective learning environment in line with University guidelines and NMC requirements
Acts as a role model demonstrating a level of knowledge, competence and the highest professional and personal standard in which the District Nurse is required to emulate.
Specialist resource for palliative care across the locality
Service Development
Manages change and implements strategy and new developments across defined DN teams especially regarding palliative care
To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of performance within the community nursing teams in regard to delivery to service users
Works collaboratively with community nurse colleagues to ensure equity of service provision, promotion of good practice and the sharing of resources
Supports the development and implementation of technology and new ways of working within teams
Contributes to the future development of District Nursing by participating in working groups, committees and planning groups as required.
Actively participates, advocates and help design local improvement initiatives that drive forward leadership and change strategies within the service e.g. Service Improvement Facilitator Projects, Community Nursing Innovation Programme, local leadership initiatives.
Line manage specifically identified projects within a locality.
Quality
To work alongside Clinical Leads, Team Leaders and District Nurses to monitor the quality of nursing service delivered.
Participates in setting standards of care and implementing other quality initiatives
Participates in the local implementation of organisational, professional and national policy and guidelines
Responsible for monitoring and promoting effective and efficient use of resources such as equipment from the community equipment store, dressings and nurse prescribed medication.
Monitors the safety of equipment /environment etc and ensure that all areas of clinical risk are identified and reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Human resources
Supports staff on any work related issues and feedback to Clinical Leads
First line management and clinical leader to District Nurse teams within a defined neighbourhood
Effectively manages sickness / absence and HR issues within a defined locality
Participates in disciplinary matters / investigations as required
Research / Clinical Audit
Responsible for auditing own practice and for undertaking audits in line with annual clinical audit plan, and national requirements including environmental audits (infection control), NICE etc
Promotes personal, professional and clinical expertise through regular evaluation and updating practice, research and audit findings.
Disseminates research findings and the application / relevance to clinical practice
Ensures findings and recommendations from clinical audits are shared and supports strategies for implementing required actions are in place and monitored.
The Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are looking for experienced District Nurses to join our community nursing team across the neighbourhood of Ashford & Stanwell.
The Community Team visit patients in their own home as well as care homes. We offer excellent opportunities for training and development of both your clinical and leadership skills. The team has experienced Clinical Leads who will ensure that you have the necessary support for your personal development. The community nursing service works over a 7-day week 8.00am to 8.00pm offering a variable shift pattern and includes weekend and bank holiday working.
This post requires a specialist District Nursing Degree, following your adult nursing qualification. NHS work and Community Nursing experience is essential.
You will be supported with a comprehensive induction and training package as needed, to help you settle in, with the time and opportunity to get to know the people on your caseload, along with development opportunities.
UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship: Please note that we do not offer UKVI sponsorship for these posts, and so all applicants require a current right to work in the UK.
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.
Purpose
To ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and clinical effective care for the Community Nursing teams across a defined neighbourhood specialising in care coordination. Achieves national and local policy and guidelines, meets regulations (CQC/Monitor) and professional body (NMC) requirements.
Principal duties to include:
Communication
Effective communication with Primary Care (GPs, practice nurses), social services, acute / community hospital staff, borough council and local voluntary sector
Utilises a range of effective communication skills, tools and techniques that meet the needs of the patients and carers and is able to effectively overcome any barriers to communication and understanding.
Takes appropriate action on potential complex and / or conflicting perspectives of choice of care options between staff, patients, carers and other disciplines or agencies
Actively participates in relevant professional and organisational networks and contributes to meetings and working groups
Ensures daily team hand-over is effective within across a defined locality so that changes in patient condition are discussed and junior staff / students are supported
Communicates effectively with other professionals across agencies / disciplines where information sharing agreements are in place and as agreed by the patient
Chairs and facilitates team meetings to ensure effective cascade of information
Ensures contemporary and accurate record keeping within the locality whilst adhering to confidentiality and information governance
Utilises technology to support communication channels whilst adhering to confidentiality and information governance
Patient Care
Responsible for gathering, interpreting and acting upon complex information
Able to triage appropriately within referral centres and during handover / MDTs to ensure that nursing care is delivered in line with identified clinical need
Acts as a patient advocate and works to achieve the best outcomes for patients at all times.
Undertakes and documents holistic nursing assessments of patients, including those with multiple pathology and complex health and social needs with a plan of care agreed with the patient
Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and refers on to others accordingly
Provides skilled and effective nursing care in a compassionate, caring and professional manner,
Required to undertake physical examination of the circulatory systems, undertaking Doppler assessments, venepuncture, catheterisation, rectal examination etc., and to use concentration when undertaking calculations e.g. for administration of medication / supervising administration of medication
Personal and people development
Oversees induction programmes and orientation for new staff and students aligned to the local District Nursing standards and service principles
Maintains an overall view of competencies for nursing staff across defined DN teams and takes an active role in peer review, observing and signing off competencies for nurses
Responsible for ensuring clinical supervision, peer reviews and appraisals have been accessed across a defined locality
Provides clinical training and education and participates in the development of work based learning across the District Nursing service
Maintains effective learning environment in line with University guidelines and NMC requirements
Acts as a role model demonstrating a level of knowledge, competence and the highest professional and personal standard in which the District Nurse is required to emulate.
Specialist resource for palliative care across the locality
Service Development
Manages change and implements strategy and new developments across defined DN teams especially regarding palliative care
To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of performance within the community nursing teams in regard to delivery to service users
Works collaboratively with community nurse colleagues to ensure equity of service provision, promotion of good practice and the sharing of resources
Supports the development and implementation of technology and new ways of working within teams
Contributes to the future development of District Nursing by participating in working groups, committees and planning groups as required.
Actively participates, advocates and help design local improvement initiatives that drive forward leadership and change strategies within the service e.g. Service Improvement Facilitator Projects, Community Nursing Innovation Programme, local leadership initiatives.
Line manage specifically identified projects within a locality.
Quality
To work alongside Clinical Leads, Team Leaders and District Nurses to monitor the quality of nursing service delivered.
Participates in setting standards of care and implementing other quality initiatives
Participates in the local implementation of organisational, professional and national policy and guidelines
Responsible for monitoring and promoting effective and efficient use of resources such as equipment from the community equipment store, dressings and nurse prescribed medication.
Monitors the safety of equipment /environment etc and ensure that all areas of clinical risk are identified and reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Human resources
Supports staff on any work related issues and feedback to Clinical Leads
First line management and clinical leader to District Nurse teams within a defined neighbourhood
Effectively manages sickness / absence and HR issues within a defined locality
Participates in disciplinary matters / investigations as required
Research / Clinical Audit
Responsible for auditing own practice and for undertaking audits in line with annual clinical audit plan, and national requirements including environmental audits (infection control), NICE etc
Promotes personal, professional and clinical expertise through regular evaluation and updating practice, research and audit findings.
Disseminates research findings and the application / relevance to clinical practice
Ensures findings and recommendations from clinical audits are shared and supports strategies for implementing required actions are in place and monitored.
The Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are looking for experienced District Nurses to join our community nursing team across the neighbourhood of Ashford & Stanwell.
The Community Team visit patients in their own home as well as care homes. We offer excellent opportunities for training and development of both your clinical and leadership skills. The team has experienced Clinical Leads who will ensure that you have the necessary support for your personal development. The community nursing service works over a 7-day week 8.00am to 8.00pm offering a variable shift pattern and includes weekend and bank holiday working.
This post requires a specialist District Nursing Degree, following your adult nursing qualification. NHS work and Community Nursing experience is essential.
You will be supported with a comprehensive induction and training package as needed, to help you settle in, with the time and opportunity to get to know the people on your caseload, along with development opportunities.
UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship: Please note that we do not offer UKVI sponsorship for these posts, and so all applicants require a current right to work in the UK.
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.
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