Senior Community Nurse/District Nurse

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Cirencester is seeking an experienced professional to manage patient caseloads in a dedicated referral centre. The ideal candidate possesses extended competencies in areas such as vacuum assisted closure and syringe driver management, alongside critical thinking and communication skills. Experience with electronic patient record systems is advantageous, however, full training will be provided. This role emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, supporting individuals with long-term conditions.

Qualifications

• Extended competencies including vacuum assisted closure & syringe driver management.
• Experience in case management approaches.
• Prior experience with electronic patient record IT systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work within a dedicated referral centre.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients.
• Support continuity of care for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Negotiating skills

Experience with electronic patient record IT systems

Holistic assessment

Tools

Systm One

Job description

In addition to being an expert in your field in possession of extended competencies including vacuum assisted closure & syringe driver management you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills to illicit an accurate, holistic assessment of patient needs as part of a case management approach. We offer training and support a Health Coaching approach to move towards greater engagement with our patient population regarding self-management particularly in those with long term conditions.

As part of the role you will be required to work within a dedicated referral centre and will possess well developed critical thinking & negotiating skills to aid the decision making & triage process. You will be responsible for managing a defined caseload of patients with delegated responsibilities to your Band 5 nursing team to support continuity of care for patients as part of the nursing model of care. Prior experience with electronic patient record IT systems (e.g Systm One) is advantageous, however full support and training will be given.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.