Community Caseload Manager (Internal Only)

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

The Out of Hours District Nurse Team in East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for experienced Community Staff Nurses/ Development Band 6 caseload Holders.

Successful candidates will be supported in clinical practice  to work towards the competencies required to become effective Community Caseload Holders and apply for the Specialist Practitioner programme for District Nursing.

We're based at New Alderley House on the MDGH site. Our service covers the whole of the East Cheshire area and provides a crisis response to community patients. We work closely with the Out of Hours GP service, NWAS and the Hospice at Home Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative team to drive forward the expansion and modernisation of community nursing service with commitment to deliver the NHS Long Term Plan. Travel is an essential part of this role. Please demonstrate on your application how you would meet this requirement.

Candidates who don't currently have the V150 prescribing qualification may be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Main duties of the job

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

To provide holistic, high quality, safe and skilled health and social care / support to patients, carers and their families

To provide a timely crisis response service for unpredictable needs across the East Cheshire area

To work closely with members of the wider Out of Hours services to provide rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions for patients in their own homes or other community settings, putting patients at the centre of their care and enabling  patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible

To be responsible for coordinating and triaging referrals into the service and support the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes.

To provide leadership and support across the Out of Hours District Nurse team demonstrating emotional intelligence to recognise pressures of self and team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.