Out of Hours District Nurse Community Specialist Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working

27–33 days annual leave + bankholidays

Sick pay

Eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Bike loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop District Nursing Service is seeking a district nurse specialist practitioner to lead the routine work of the district nursing team. The role is 28.5 hours across a seven-day pattern with condensed hours available and a six-week supernumerary induction.

Non-medical prescribing registration is required, and the post emphasises teaching and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities for development within an integrated neighbourhood setting.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse.
• Community Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN pathway).
• Registered non-medical prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine activities of the district nursing team, including workload and staff rotas.
• Exercise leadership and clinical judgement to maintain high standards of care.
• Organise workload to meet service demand.
• Work within an integrated neighbourhood and participate in organisational changes.
• Assess and develop students and junior staff, designing learning programmes.
• Act as a mentor to students and junior staff.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Community Specialist Practitioner

Non-medical prescriber

IT skills

Job description

This specialist practitioner post sits within the Tameside and Glossop District Nursing Service and is open to experienced district nurses who hold the community specialist practitioner qualification, with a base in a locality team. The post holder manages the routine work of the district nursing team, organising workload and staff rotas while keeping clinical standards high. It is a 28.5-hour role across a seven-day pattern, with condensed hours available, and it begins with a six-week supernumerary induction. Non-medical prescribing registration is required.

What the job involves

• Manage the routine activities of the district nursing team, including workload and staff rotas
• Exercise leadership and clinical judgement to maintain good practice and high standards of care
• Organise workload to meet service demand
• Work within an integrated neighbourhood and take part in current organisational changes and developments
• Assess and develop students and junior staff, designing learning programmes
• Act as a mentor to students and junior staff

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Community Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN pathway)
• Registered non-medical prescriber

Experience

• Demonstrated leadership skills and attributes
• Ability to manage complex needs assessments and plan future care
• Implementation of audit and evidence-based recommendations
• Evidence of supporting development and mentorship of junior staff and students
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of factors to consider in planned change

Skills & knowledge

• High standard of clinical practice and expertise to meet service need
• Understanding of clinical governance and safety and quality initiatives
• Excellent communication skills and awareness of conflict management
• Knowledge of the values underpinning the NHS Constitution
• Understanding of national and local strategic direction in district nursing
• IT skills and computer literacy

Other

• Ability to travel

Nice to have

• Registered mentor or practice teacher
• Leadership module or study
• Evidence of innovative practice

What’s offered

• Flexible working and condensed hours
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme and salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships and finance
• Continuous development and mentorship, with a Professional Nurse Advocate