Senior Staff Nurse

We currently have a fixed term vacancy covering maternity leave for a forward thinking, dynamic and compassionate senior registered nurse. We are interested in hearing from people who feel they can make a difference with their expertise and positive outlook and would like to contribute to Nottingham City Cares vision of providing excellent care.

This post is working 20 hours per week.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of personalised care plans, to ensure high quality care is given as well as provide a high standard of general nursing care to all patients, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect while promoting a safe environment.

• To have continuing responsibility for the maintenance of a high standard of care to the patients and carers on the DN caseload.
• To contribute to the continuing responsibility/management of the caseload, DN team and related resources.
• To contribute to strategies and policies for DN service improvement and development.
• To take an active role in the delivery of Public Health agenda.

We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, City Care exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care.

As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in people's lives.

City Care values the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

City Care is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on . City Care is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

Job Purpose

• To have continuing responsibility for the maintenance of a high standard of care to the patients and carers on the DN caseload
• To contribute to the continuing responsibility/management of the caseload, DN team and related resources
• To contribute to strategies and policies for DN service improvement and development
• To take an active role in the delivery of Public Health agenda
• To deliver training and education sessions to care home staff

Dimensions

• To be cost conscious
• The case load size will be variable
• To provide mentorship and leadership to clinical staff working within the specialty
• To work collaboratively and across organizational boundaries to provide evidence based practice and holistic care to patients in a variety of settings

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the holistic assessment of the health and wellbeing needs of referred patients and carers, using analytical and interpretive techniques.
• Contribute to the Health Equity Needs Assessment of the local community. (Community Health Profile)
• Contribute to the Public Health agenda by raising awareness of health and wellbeing in the local community
• To have continuing responsibility supporting the District Nurse Team Leader with the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care to address the complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of individuals and communities.
• Utilise enhanced skills and knowledge to provide specialist technical services and advice in relation to care e.g. palliative care, leg ulcers, continence.
• Implement the provision of evidence based/best practice.
• To deliver training and education to staff within a care home setting
• Participate in public health and health promotion activities in response to identified local need.
• Contribute to the involvement of the public in the planning and evaluation of the District Nursing Service.
• Actively encourage patient and carer feedback about the DN service.
• Act as a role model, setting, monitoring and evaluating the high standards and continual improvement to the DN service.
• Maintain a professional image as outlined in the NMC Code of Conduct
• Promote the Clinical Governance agenda and apply risk management and reporting systems.
• Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
• Promote the…