Lead District Nurse – Community Specialist Practitioner

NHS; Tameside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Tameside is seeking a District Nurse Community Specialist Practitioner to join their dedicated team. The role includes managing a nursing team, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must be a Registered General Nurse with a Specialist Practitioner qualification. Benefits include flexible working hours, NHS Pension, and professional development support.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Gym discounts

Free eye tests and health checks

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate leadership skills and attributes.
• Excellent communication skills and conflict management awareness.
• Able to manage complex assessments and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine activities of the District Nursing Team.
• Organise workload and staff rotas.
• Assess and develop students and junior staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Clinical expertise

Conflict management

Education

Registered General Nurse

Community Specialist Practitioner qualification

Registered non-medical prescriber

Registered mentor/Practice teacher

Job description

A community healthcare provider in Tameside is seeking a District Nurse Community Specialist Practitioner to join their dedicated team. The role includes managing a nursing team, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must be a Registered General Nurse with a Specialist Practitioner qualification. Benefits include flexible working hours, NHS Pension, and professional development support.