District Nurse Clinical Lead

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a District Nurse Clinical Lead to join the Coastal Community Nursing Teams in Central Cornwall. The role involves providing clinical leadership, ensuring high standards of care, and working collaboratively with health and social care agencies. Ideal candidates will be dynamic, flexible, and compassionate practitioners with a broad range of competencies.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-registration qualification in District Nursing or working towards it.
• Relevant experience in community nursing required.
• Leadership experience or project management skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of care provision and lead service development initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership for all patients within the community nursing caseload.
• Ensure high standards of evidence-based clinical care are delivered.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise in community care

Excellent communication skills

Specialist assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Post-registration qualification in District Nursing

Independent non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a District Nurse Clinical Lead to join our caring and highly motivated Coastal Community Nursing Teams in Central Cornwall, covering the beautiful areas of Perranporth, St Agnes, Chacewater, and Carnon Downs.

We are looking for a dynamic, flexible, and compassionate practitioner who can demonstrate a broad range of competencies and adapt to various clinical circumstances.

Main duties of the job:

1. The post holder will monitor the quality of care provision and identify and lead service development initiatives.
2. They will be a registered nurse holding or working towards the DNSPQ qualification.
3. Work within an integrated team providing clinical leadership for all patients within the community nursing caseload through proactive management.
4. Ensure all nursing team members deliver high standards of evidence-based clinical care.
5. Actively liaise with other health and social care agencies and professionals.
6. Travel independently across the area is essential.

About us

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care, aiming to improve physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support for people with dementia or learning disabilities.

We are a people-focused organization, and your role will support the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors in this beautiful region.

The Trust comprises over 4,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support personnel, working across homes, clinics, bases, and hospitals.

Approximately 568,000 people live in Cornwall, with many supported by services in Devon, especially during holiday seasons when visitor numbers increase.

Details

• Posted on: 20 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year (Pro Rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 201-25-081-B
• Location: Coastal Community Nursing Team, Unit 4 Underground House, Trevissome Park, Truro, TR4 8UN

Job description

For detailed responsibilities and person specifications, please see the 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications:

• Registered Nurse
• Post-registration qualification in District Nursing or working towards it
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards it

Essential experience and skills:

• Relevant experience in community nursing
• Advanced clinical expertise in community care
• Specialist assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation skills
• Excellent communication skills, including handling challenging situations

Desirable:

• Leadership experience or project management skills

Other requirements include a DBS check and current UK professional registration. For more info, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: as above

Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/