District Nursing Clinical Lead, Eastbourne
East Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
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Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse for District Nursing to drive service development and quality. The post requires a Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification with extensive district nursing experience to lead a Primary Care Network-aligned locality team.
You will promote excellence in nursing practice, support delivery of a 7-day service model from 08:00 to 18:00, and advance clinical governance and patient care in a dynamic NHS environment.
Qualifications
- Registered as an RGN/RN (Adults) with NMC registration.
- Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing.
- Non-Medical Prescriber V300 or commitment to undertake.
- Teaching and assessing qualification per NMC requirements.
- Advanced Physical Assessment Module or commitment within 12 months.
- Leadership/Management Training or commitment.
- IOSH qualification or commitment.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and line management support to a Community Nursing team.
- Assess new and complex patients in their homes; plan, implement and evaluate care plans.
- Support delivery of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives; contribute to clinical governance and caseload management.
- Support patients and carers to achieve independence through evidence-based practice.
Skills
Education
Job description
Are you a District Nurse with the Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) looking for the opportunity to develop your career?
Do you want to be part of an innovative team that is remodelling its adult community nursing services to ensure they are fit for the future?
If you are, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Clinical Lead Nurse to join our District Nursing Service.
We are looking for District Nurse who holds a Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification with significant Community Nursing experience to lead a Primary Care Network (PCN) aligned Locality team. The post holder will need to demonstrate a comprehensive specialist knowledge base and promote excellence in nursing practice in a dynamic healthcare environment.
They will be responsible for the development and delivery of a 7 day consistently high quality, safe and sustainable, cost efficient service operating 08:00 till 18.00
You will provide clinical leadership and line management support to a Community Nursing team, working closely with operational leads to deliver high-quality patient care.
The role includes assessing new and complex patients in their own homes, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions and care plans. You will support delivery of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework in line with local service objectives.
You will lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and contribute to effective clinical governance and caseload management within the team. In addition, you will support patients and carers to achieve maximum independence through evidence-based practice while adhering to national and Trust policies and guidelines.
This is a rewarding but sometimes challenging role that requires compassion, resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude. In return, you will receive support, development opportunities, and the chance to progress your career within a team where every member is valued and contributes to delivering excellent patient care.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust,
Please refer to the job description attached.
You must be able to travel independently, carrying equipment and car sharing as required.
The Trust has partnered with NHS Fleet solutions to provide a cost-effective way to lease a brand new car via salary sacrifice.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- RGN/RN (Adults) on NMC Register
- Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nurse)
- Non-Medical Prescriber V300 (or commitment to undertake)
- Teaching and assessing qualification aligned to NMC requirements
- Advanced Physical Assessment Module (or commitment to undertake within 12 months of coming into post)
- Leadership/Management Training (or commitment to undertake)
- IOSH (or commitment to undertake)
- Evidence of further study at Masters
- Trained to interpret microbiology and pathology results
- Extensive SPQ community nursing experience
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of up to date knowledge and skills
- Significant experience of team leadership and organisational skills at a senior level
- Experience of caseload management
- Experience of managing change and developing teams
- Long term condition management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Independent prescribing, medication review and administration
- Skilled in the use of reflective practice and proactive clinical supervision
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and priorities both locally and nationally
- Skills in staff appraisal
- Ability to facilitate innovative practice
- Ability to travel easily in mixed geographical areas ensuring a timely delivery of patient care
- Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to others involved in community nursing business e.g. students/colleagues
- Car owner/driver
- Requirement to be rostered onto weekends, bank holidays and evenings, to cover 7 day service needs
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: To be confirmed, Eastbourne, BN21 3UU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/
Operational Manager Angela Geall, angela.geall@nhs.net, 07917791662
Reference number: 374-LB53301-A
Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
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