Band 6 District Nursing Caseload Manager | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 21 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,701 - £48,054 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata if LTFT) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | Southgate, N11 1BD |
| Company: | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6290084/393-NMUH-1394 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Band 6 nurse, with a District Nursing Specialist qualification, to join the Enfield District Nursing service.
The post offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload whilst providing leadership and supervision to a team of nurses in order to ensure high clinical standards of care.
They will be responsible for the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of high-quality patient care both within the patient’s own homes and clinic settings.
They will need to be highly motivated, with drive, initiative and enthusiasm and be an energetic natural leader with great people skills and commitment towards self-development.
They will work as part of an integrated community team and with acute, primary and social care partners to put in place package of cares and prevent hospital admission wherever this is feasible.
While evidence of collaborative teamwork, good team leadership and management skills are essential, you will be fully supported by the Team manager.
The District Nursing Caseload manager will lead a team of Registered Nurses and Nursing Associate and Health Care Assistants in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients, in negotiation with the patient, supporting and involving carers as appropriate.
The role requires prescribing safely, effectively, and cost-effectively in line with Enfield Community Services policy and national guidelines. To ensure that prescribing competencies are maintained through a suitable reflective framework.
The Post holder is expected to be actively involved in some teachings to both undergraduate and post graduate nurses. The role requires the supervision and assessment of the ongoing clinical practice of team members and to be responsible for their performance appraisal review. Also, in conjunction with the Specialist District Nurse identify the training needs of staff.
The post holder ensures effective liaison with community nursing teams to organize agreed packages of care using a multi-disciplinary approach. To work closely with appropriate health and social care professionals.
Please note interviews will take place on 20th February 2024
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link:https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
1. To have overall responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care to patients within the clinical team. To work at all times within own competencies and the framework of the NMC Code of Conduct.
2. To lead a team of Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients, in negotiation with the patient and supporting and involving carers as appropriate.
3. To prescribe safely, effectively and cost-effectively in line with Enfield Community Services policy and national guidelines. To ensure that prescribing competencies are maintained through a suitable reflective framework and with mentor support as needed.
4. To delegate appropriately to other team members.
5. To work with other caseload managers in the teaching, supervision and assessment of the ongoing clinical practice of team members and to be responsible for individual personal development review process. In conjunction with the Specialist District Nurse and Service Managers, identify the training needs of staff for the service training plan.
6. To be responsible for supporting/counselling staff for whom responsible and taking appropriate action, referring on as appropriate.
7. In conjunction with the Specialist District Nurse, organise regular meetings with the clinical team and provide opportunities for staff to participate in clinical supervision as provided by the Trust.
8. In conjunction with primary/secondary care practitioners, participate in identifying the health needs of patients to ensure the clinic resources are used appropriately.
9. To implement effective team working using a consultative approach, to achieve the aims and objectives of Enfield Community Services.
10. To ensure effective liaison with community nursing teams to organize agreed packages of care using a multi-disciplinary approach. To work closely with appropriate health and social care professionals.
11. To organise the overall daily management of nursing resources with regards to the needs of patients on the clinic caseload and taking heed of budget allocation and appointment times.
12. To liaise with district team manager or Specialist District Nurses to plan and co-ordinate annual leave, study leave. To participate in the management of sickness/absence and disciplinary procedures within the team.
13. To be aware of and support initiatives in District Nursing, which are linked to the Government agenda for the NHS.
14. To ensure that the dignity, religious and cultural beliefs of individual patients and staff are respected and that there is a positive attitude to equal opportunities
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Jun 2024
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