Community Sister/Charge Nurse / District Nurse

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in Haywards Heath is seeking a Community Sister/Charge Nurse/District Nurse on a permanent contract to coordinate and deliver patient care across boundaries within secondary and social care settings.

The role involves caseload management, advanced clinical assessment, interpreting diagnostics with medical colleagues, providing senior clinical advice, supervising junior staff and deputising for the Clinical Nurse Lead.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Case manage a designated caseload of patients and delegate the delivery of care by the integrated team.
• Support the team leader and clinical lead in quality of care, risk management, audits, and staff development.
• Oversee clinical areas and mentor junior staff; deputise for the Clinical Nurse Lead when needed.
• Contribute to recruitment, appraisal, risk assessment, complaints handling and performance management.
• Provide clinical supervision / peer review and drive audit and improvement initiatives.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multidisciplinary community team as a Community Sister/ Charge Nurse / District Nurse. This post is offered on a permanent contract. This includes coordinating and delegating individual patient care by working across boundaries within secondary and social care settings. The role is that of a caseload holder, providing clinical case management for patients with complex health needs who are at risk of deterioration which may result in declining quality of life, avoidable hospital admissions, or an unnecessary length of hospital stay. The successful applicant will be based in Haywards Heath and will be expected to drive to the surrounding areas within our remit. Community Sister/Charge Nurse / District Nurse Some of your main duties will include (but not exclusive to) a) In conjunction with other key professionals you will be accountable for a patient caseload and delegate responsibility to other professionals within the multidisciplinary team. b) To apply advanced assessment of physical, mental and social care needs to provide clinical care and health promoting interventions that help avoid unnecessary hospital admission. c) To interpret clinical signs and symptoms and diagnostic tests in order to develop a treatment plan and /or treatment in conjunction with medical practitioners as appropriate. Provide advanced clinical advice to the wider healthcare team to improve outcomes of patient care. d) Enable patients to be as independent as possible facilitating a range of self management strategies.,

• To case manage a designated caseload of patients and manage/delegate the delivery of care by the integrated team
• To support the team leader and clinical lead in the processes for providing, monitoring and improving the quality of care provided to patients. This includes risk management, complying with and contributing to CQC requirements and clinical audit.
• To have oversight of all clinical areas, facilitating junior staff to lead on specific areas.
• To deputise for the Clinical Nurse Lead as and when necessary. To assist in the recruitment of staff, appraisal process, risk assessment process, complaints and the performance management process.
• To provide clinical supervision / peer review including active clinical leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues.
• To be aware of the Trust financial position and the implication on service delivery. To be aware of the cost of equipment/ supplies used and to meet the needs of the patient and service in a cost effective way. Including overseeing the management of clinical stock and maintenance of equipment in accordance with Trust policy.
• To review role in practice and participate in appraisal process to identify development needs and agree realistic personal development plans.
• To act as a practice assessor for staff and student. Ability to develop and analyse audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice. Driving between patient home visits. Please see the attached job description for full details.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex