Lead District Nurse - Specialist Community Practice

Calderdale And Huddersfield Nhs Foundation Trust; Calverley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

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Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Community Practitioner to oversee caseload management and provide professional nursing leadership across a defined client group, including 24-hour coverage.

The role is based in Halifax with travel across Calderdale. Applicants should hold a District Nursing qualification or be due to qualify this year, and be committed to flexible working and professional development.

Qualifications

• Specialist District Nursing qualification or working towards.
• Current UK NMC registration as a District Nurse.
• Ability to lead and develop a district nursing team.
• Commitment to flexible working and equality in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and ongoing assessment of care needs.
• Manage a defined client caseload across a 24-hour period.
• Lead a district nursing team and ensure 24-hour service delivery.
• Promote evidence-based nursing practices and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Caseload management

District Nursing

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based practice

Education

District Nursing qualification

Registered Nurse (RN)

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Community Practitioner to oversee caseload management and provide professional nursing leadership across a defined client group, including 24-hour coverage.

The role is based in Halifax with travel across Calderdale. Applicants should hold a District Nursing qualification or be due to qualify this year, and be committed to flexible working and professional development.