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Specialist Community Practitioner - Student District Nurse
| Posting date: | 18 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £34,089.00 to £41,498.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34089.00 - £41498.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, N19 5NF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9220-24-0571 |
Summary
To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations To work with the Specialist Community Practice Educator/Teacher and Experienced Practitioners to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice With the support of the Specialist Community Practice Educator/Teacher to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as the pertain to chosen pathway To develop/build skills of caseload and team leadership and management To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities. MANAGING RESOURCES To participate in managing and co-ordinating the work of the junior staff, offering support and development as appropriate. To assist in the recruitment and selection of staff for the team and to participate in induction and orientation programmes as appropriate. To promote good communication, employment practices and relationships within the team. To participate in (and lead where appropriate) team meetings. To be aware of and utilise appropriate resources within the district nursing team and in the provision of total patient care. To act as a link nurse to GPs, Social Services and other relevant professional areas as necessary. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To be aware of and act in accordance with agreed policies, procedures, legislation and NMC standards. To adhere to Whittington Health policies and procedures at all times. To ensure that records are kept and maintained in line with NMC guidelines, Trust record keeping and information governance policies. To adhere to national and local infection control procedures and standards at all times. To be willing to expand nursing knowledge/skills by undertaking further professional training, to keep up to date with professional developments and maintain current PREP portfolio. To set appropriate objectives and review them regularly with the District Nurse Team Manager. To meet regularly with the District Nurse Team Manager in order to review own performance. To take part in clinical supervision on a regular basis according to Whittington Health requirements. To participate in clinical audit in order to promote the development of patient centred evidence based practice. Whittington Health is an integrated care organisation and there may be occasions when members of staff are required to rotate between clinical environments to meet service need. This could be on a long or short term basis.