Community Nursing Specialist Practice (CNSP) (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.**

We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to undertake the District Nurse Apprenticeship  at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)

This is a level 7 PGDip programme for nurses seeking to qualify in the field of district nursing. Please note holidays are timetabled within the programme with no flexibility

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must be:

• Have an NMC-valid registration as a registered adult nurse
• Currently working in Community Nursing
• Recent study at level 6 (evidence required)
• Minimum one years post registration experience  at the point of the programme commencing
• Up to date with mandatory training
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Apprentices will be seconded on their current pay band for the duration of the apprenticeship. Upon being shortlisted, candidates will be expected to undertake a numeracy assessment.  Candidates will be expected to pass this assessment with the pass rate being 80%.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

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

The programme is designed to prepare the individual to undertake the following duties:

• To have overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of District Nursing Care as detailed in the District Nursing Specification.

• To provide effective management and leadership to all members of the nursing team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, training and development.

• To contribute to and actively participate in service development based on identified needs and driven by the national and local health care agendas.

• To prescribe effectively as a non-medical prescriber.

• To be able to work at an advanced level of clinical decision making.

Apprentices will strengthen their leadership attributes; become skilful specialist practitioners; and learn how to lead and bring about change in their practice environments

• All successful graduates receive a Postgraduate Diploma for Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification in the field of District Nursing with Integrated Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (V300) at Level 7.

• Graduates also receive 120 level 7 credits and the opportunity to top up to a MSc Specialist Community Nursing (self funding route)

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.