Junior Community Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Be a registered General Nurse & must be willing to complete the Nurse Prescriber Course

Take responsibility for a defined cohort of patients with complex or higher acuity needs within the District Nursing caseload

Use your extended clinical skills & knowledge to assess, plan, & implement evidence-based treatments that improve health outcomes

Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred care that promotes independence & self-management

Lead by example, supporting colleagues & contributing to the proactive management of patients in the community

Support the District Nurse/Community Matron in managing higher acuity patients & deputise when required

Support staff development through supervision, mentorship, & preceptorship programmes

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated nurse with advanced clinical skills & leadership experience to make a real difference in community healthcare. Youll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, compassion & excellence in patient care

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Job responsibilities

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.