Lead District Nurse – Community Home Care

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a District Nurse to join the Community Nursing Team serving Bury Rural or Newmarket. You will work with existing District Nurses to lead and develop the Community Nursing Service, delivering high-quality care in patients' homes with strong team support.

This role requires a specialised District Nursing degree after your Adult Nursing qualification. NHS experience is essential, and community nursing experience is desirable, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Specialised District Nursing degree following Adult Nursing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Community Nursing Team alongside peers and the Team Manager.
• Lead, develop and manage the Community Nursing Service.
• Provide specialist clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients with complex needs in their homes.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care using advanced skills and evidence-based practice.
• Support staff to work across organisational boundaries and monitor care quality.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Home visits

Education

District Nursing degree

Job description

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a District Nurse to join the Community Nursing Team serving Bury Rural or Newmarket. You will work with existing District Nurses to lead and develop the Community Nursing Service, delivering high-quality care in patients' homes with strong team support.

This role requires a specialised District Nursing degree after your Adult Nursing qualification. NHS experience is essential, and community nursing experience is desirable, with a commitment to