District Nurse

Key Responsibilities Lead and clinically direct the professional team to ensure the implementation and monitoring of standards of care and efficient management of finite resources, supporting and coordinating the teams workload. The post holder will have a responsibility to empower team members to develop within the organisation by demonstrating the principles of leadership through collaboration, assertiveness and risk taking Act as an autonomous practitioner, assessing patients physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs to develop a holistic health care plan, working in collaboration with other health and social care professionals, and voluntary agencies to provide a high quality service. If legally authorised, prescribe medications from the agreed formularies, based on efficacy, safety and cost Using information from laboratory results agree treatment options in discussion with the patients, GP and secondary care Consultant as appropriate Initiate and contribute to
strategies designed to promote and improve health and prevent disease working proactively and collaborating with other agencies Maintain record keeping competencies, and patient confidentiality, in accordance with Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust policies and the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct. The post holder must be able to structure and write clear records in an accurate contemporaneous manner Demonstrate awareness of wider issues affecting patients, e.g. adult protection, anxiety management, alcohol and drug dependencies, together with strategies and support mechanisms to address these Identify issues pertinent to the patient groups served and advocate on their behalf to promote health and well being Discuss with the patient negotiating with health and social care colleagues, the most appropriate settings in which care can be provided, accessing services as appropriate and giving consideration to other alternatives in the patients journey Ensure equipment is obtained, used and
maintained in accordance with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust requirements Achieve excellent and effective communication & relationships with all care providers/service users. This requires the post holder to be diplomatic and able to interact with service users/carers in such a way as to gain co-operation and avoid conflict. He/she should act as a positive ambassador for the practice and Trust. The post holder must be able to demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills relating to all staff and services users/carers in a confident manner. The post holder must also be able to maintain good relationships with colleagues and work effectively as part of a team Able to communicate verbally by presenting information in a coherent manner in both formal and informal arenas Demonstrate diplomacy and be able to deal with staff and patients in such a way as to avoid conflict Act as a source of advice of local, regional and national issues relating to the health needs
of the population within the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust area demonstrating effective leadership skills which expand and develop good practice Be aware of the limitations of own competencies and undertake further education and development to enhance these Ensure participation of self and team in clinical supervision ensuring that practice is maintained at a high level and is evaluated utilising a variety of mechanisms Support and promote a clinical environment which fosters a culture of lifelong learning. Provide learning opportunities for a range of students, other nurses and colleagues in relation to the patient groups served Undertake performance development reviews in line with the KSF to facilitate effective learning experiences and achieve clinical outcomes Facilitate effective learning experiences for students through preceptorship, mentorship, clinical supervision and the provision of an educational environment Facilitate the investigation of
complaints, accidents and incidents and assist in the compilation of reports taking recommended action as supported by line manager Lead and initiate change within the team within the context of the current political climate, working closely with the modernisation lead Facilitate change in practice that will improve clinical outcomes and meet the needs of patients and care givers that are consistent with national standards and current research Demonstrate awareness and application of clinical governance with particular attention to clinically effective practice, clinical audit, and risk management. Comply with the Trusts clinical and non-clinical policies and guidelines Responsible for recognising ethical and legal issues which have implications for nursing practice and take the appropriate action. Ensure adherence to the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust key performance indicators/targets especially in relation to reducing hospital admission and length of stay. Reporting these
as required Responsible for self and team to be competent in the use of information reporting systems as appropriate General administrative skills - effectively carry out administrative tasks associated with the administrative systems