Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nurse

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a qualified Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nurse to join their supportive community care team. The role involves leading a nursing team, establishing care programs, and collaborating with various agencies to deliver high-quality care.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee support services

Recognition programs for achievements

Qualifications

• Qualified District Nurse with Specialist Practitioner Qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a community nursing care team.
• Establish high-quality care programs for patients.
• Implement and evaluate care plans with other agencies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Specialist Practitioner Qualification

Job description

Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nurse

Join to apply for the Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nurse role at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a qualified District Nurse with the Specialist Practitioner Qualification? Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role in a friendly and supportive community care team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate District Nurses with excellent communication and leadership skills to motivate and support others in delivering high-quality, proactive, and safe care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage a team providing community nursing care for a defined locality.
2. Establish high-quality, evidence-based care programs for referred patients.
3. Implement and evaluate care plans in collaboration with other agencies, including statutory and voluntary services.
4. Line manage a team with varying skill mixes.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for populations in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East. We value kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality, providing outstanding care to patients and staff.

What We Offer:

• A supportive culture encouraging colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
• Recognition programs including awards for achievements and contributions.
• Comprehensive employee support and wellbeing services, such as Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and physiotherapy.

Important Notes:

• Posts may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Visa sponsorship is role-dependent; please check eligibility before applying.
• No relocation packages are offered for this role.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Holly Southcott, Clinical Locality Manager, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Alternative Contact: Gail Beaumont, Clinical Locality Manager, Tel: [phone]

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare