Practice Assessor/District Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced District Nurse with a Practice Assessor qualification. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting the education of nursing students. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to professional development. This position offers a chance to impact community nursing positively and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-degree clinical experience required.
• Experience in research, development, and audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical interventions and support training for future District Nurses.
• Promote and develop community nursing workforce in line with NMC standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing

Nurse Prescribing

Practice Assessor Qualification

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

Go back Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Assessor/District Nurse

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Are you an experienced District Nurse with a Practice Assessor qualification looking for a new challenge in North Lincs? As an experienced District Nurse with a Level 7 Practice Educator qualification, you will deliver advanced, high-quality clinical interventions to your patients while supporting the education and training of future District Nurses workforce. The Community Practice Assessor plays a pivotal role in teaching, facilitating learning, and the specific assessment of District Nursing students and all staff within the District Nursing Service to ensure they have the right knowledge and skills, are safe, and fit for practice. They provide assurance that the workforce will deliver high-quality care to meet the needs of the population, including patients with continuing healthcare needs, health coaching, and well-being. The Practice Assessor will conduct evidence-based assessments of students in line with the HEI curriculum and NMC standards, also providing constructive feedback working alongside the academic assessor.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate skills commensurate with their level of practice across all four pillars of practice. In addition to their clinical and teaching responsibilities, they will act as role models in leadership and quality improvement culture. Working with multiple partners within and outside the organization, the post holder will promote, support, and develop our community nursing workforce, including specialist community clinicians, in line with NMC requirements and standards for the Specialist Practice Qualification. Key relationships will include:

• Community Team Leads
• C&T Quality Improvement
• HEI
• Associate Chief Nurse

This role offers the opportunity to advance the expanding role of community nursing within the multidisciplinary integrated team to meet the long-term conditions and end-of-life care agenda, linking closely with GPs. You should have an understanding and commitment to the ongoing development and modernization of community nursing and possess effective communication and negotiation skills.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS acute and community partnership arrangements, serving over one million patients annually with a budget exceeding £1.3 billion.

Comprising two Trusts—Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH)—our partnership is ambitious and committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for 1.65 million people.

We employ nearly 20,000 staff across our main hospital sites, including Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital. As teaching hospitals affiliated with Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research in various fields including biomedical, primary care, palliative medicine, and more.

We value a diverse, inclusive, innovative, and caring workforce, dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and fostering a positive future for our staff, partnership, and community.

For more details, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please read the detailed job description linked below for more information.

We support flexible working to promote health, well-being, and work-life balance, which positively impacts the quality of care. We encourage open discussions about working patterns that suit individual needs and roles, developing arrangements in partnership with line managers to ensure fairness and equality.

We are committed to a fair, supportive environment where contributions are valued, and staff are empowered. We prioritize the physical and mental health of our employees, aligning with NHS values, and aim to be an Employer of Choice. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other circumstances.

Learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and the benefits we offer at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

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Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing
• Nurse Prescribing
• Practice Assessor Qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Two years of post-degree clinical experience

Occupational Experience

• Leadership, change, and people management experience
• Commitment to professional development
• Experience in research, development, and audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust