Community District Nurse - Caseload Leader

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 District Nurse/Case Holder to work within our Integrated Care Teams, delivering high-quality community nursing in patients' homes. The role requires clinical leadership, strong communication and the ability to coordinate care across services.

Experience in community nursing, a specialist district nursing qualification, and mentorship or prescriber capability are advantageous. Flexibility for unsocial hours and driving is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse-Adult.
• Specialist Qualification in area of Practice or significant experience in nursing adults in the community.
• Mentorship qualification.
• Nurse Prescribing or willingness to undertake
• Live registration as a sign off mentor.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their own homes as part of Integrated Care Teams.
• Lead and support the delivery of care with strong clinical leadership.
• Educate patients, carers and other health care professionals to promote independent care.

Skills

Nursing assessment and care planning

Clinical leadership

Communication and teaching

Team collaboration

Education

RN (Nursing, Adult)

Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing

Mentorship qualification

Nurse Prescribing (or willing)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 District Nurse/Case Holder to work within our Integrated Care Teams, delivering high-quality community nursing in patients' homes. The role requires clinical leadership, strong communication and the ability to coordinate care across services.

Experience in community nursing, a specialist district nursing qualification, and mentorship or prescriber capability are advantageous. Flexibility for unsocial hours and driving is expected.