District Nurse Community Specialist Practitioner

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a District Nursing Specialist Practitioner in Tees Valley, England. This full-time role involves managing a District Nursing Team, ensuring high clinical standards, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with a Specialist Practitioner qualification, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include flexible working, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities, with a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free eye tests and health checks

Qualifications

• Must hold a Specialist Practitioner Qualification.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to manage complex needs.
• Ability to develop and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine activities of the District Nursing Team.
• Organize workload and staff rotas.
• Provide leadership and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT skills/Computer literacy

Education

Registered General Nurse

Community Specialist Practitioner qualification

Registered non-medical prescriber

Job description

Job summary

District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Full Time

One of the most significant rewards of community nursing is the ability to make a direct and meaningful impact on patients' lives. Here at Tameside and Glossop District Nursing Service we offer an award winning, quality driven, patient centred approach in all that we do.

We are excited to offer opportunities to experienced District Nurses who hold a Specialist Practitioner Qualification to join our forward‑thinking team, with the prospect of being based within a locality team whilst also having the chance to experience our whole service offer, particularly during a supernumerary phase.

Why Tameside and Glossop?

WE SUPPORT staff with continuous development throughout their career with bespoke mentorship and both formal and informal courses.

WE SUPPORT all new starters, regardless of experience, with a 6‑week supernumerary induction.

WE SUPPORT evidence‑based practice across all roles with the use of our clinical skills lab, via our Practice Educator team.

WE SUPPORT flexible working and condensed hours across a 7‑day working pattern to promote work life balance whilst maintaining service delivery.

WE SUPPORT professional wellbeing with our Professional Nurse Advocate.

WE SUPPORT visible leadership within the teams, with a Team Lead located in every area, and ongoing regular support from Matrons and other senior staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for management of the routine activities of the District Nursing Team, organising workload and staff rotas. Exercising leadership and judgement to ensure good clinical practises and high standards of care are maintained in order to meet service demand.

You will be working within an integrated neighbourhood and be involved with the current changes and developments within the organisation. Assess and develops students and junior staff to reach their potential by designing learning programmes and acting as a Mentor.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.

Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.

Benefits

Benefits include; flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract & Working pattern

Permanent, Full‑time, Flexible working

Band

Band 6

Person Specification

Qualification – Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Holds the Community Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN Pathway)
• Registered non‑medical prescriber

Qualification – Desirable

• Registered mentor/Practice teacher

Experience – Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills and attributes.
• Knowledge of factors requiring consideration in planned change.
• Ability to manage complex needs assessments and plan future care.
• Demonstrate a understanding of clinical governance and safety/quality initiatives pertaining to the role.
• Implementation of audit/evidence based recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and awareness of conflict management.
• Evidence of development needs/support/mentorship to junior staff including students.
• Can demonstrate continuous professional development.

Experience – Desirable

• Leadership module/study.
• Evidence of innovative practice.

Skills & Knowledge – Essential

• Able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice and expertise to meet service need.
• Knowledge of the values underpinning the NHS Constitution.
• Demonstrate an understanding of national and local strategic direction within District Nursing.
• IT skills/Computer literacy.

Personal Qualities – Essential

• Ability to travel.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

T&G Community, Tameside, OL6 6NG

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/