District Nurse

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients, for the assessment of holistic needs and the implementation of management plans.

Lead and clinically direct the professional team to ensure high standards of care and efficient resource management.

Empower and support team members professional development through collaborative leadership.

Act autonomously to assess patients holistically and develop individualised healthcare plans, including prescribing medications as required.

Collaborate with patients, GPs, consultants, and other agencies to agree on treatment options and coordinate care.

Promote health improvement and disease prevention through proactive strategies and partnership working.

Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in line with Trust policies and professional codes.

Recognise wider patient issues (e.g., safeguarding, mental health) and provide appropriate support and advocacy.

Ensure proper use, maintenance, and availability of clinical equipment.

Build effective, diplomatic communication and relationships with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Provide advice on local, regional, and national health issues and lead development of best practices.

Recognise own professional limitations and engage in ongoing learning and development.

Participate in and promote clinical supervision and lifelong learning culture within the team.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.