Band 6 Specialist Practitioner Qualification

The post holder will have responsibility for management of the routine activities of the District Nursing Team, organising workload and staff rotas. Exercising leadership and judgement to ensure good clinical practises and high standards of care are maintained in order to meet service demand. You will be working within an integrated neighbourhood and be involved with the current changes and developments within the and develops students and junior staff to reach their potential by designing learning programmes and acting as a Mentor, The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

If you are a Self -motivated dynamic individual with a passion for community care this could be the position for you., Qualification Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Holds the Community Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN Pathway)
• Registered non-medical prescriber
Desirable
• Registered mentor / Practice teacher
Experience Essential
• Demonstrate leadership skills and attributes.
• Knowledge of factors requiring consideration in planned change.
• Ability to manage complex needs assessments and plan future care.
• Demonstrate a understanding of clinical governance and safety / quality initiatives pertaining to the role.
• Implementation of audit / evidence based recommendations
• Excellent communication skills and awareness of conflict management.
• Evidence of development needs / support / mentorship to junior staff including students.
• Can demonstrate continuous professional development
Desirable
• Leadership module / study.
• Evidence of innovative practice.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
• Able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice and expertise to meet service need.
• Knowledge of the values underpinning the NHS Constitution
• Demonstrate an understanding of national and local strategic direction within District Nursing
• IT skills / Computer literacy
Personal Qualities Essential
• Ability to travel
  
  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate :
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

Benefits include; flexible working, 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, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.