Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
District Nurse Caseload Holder
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Band 6 District Nurse - 37.50 Hour Posts
Role Overview
In the absence of the Band 7 Team Leader, the Band 6 District Nurse will be responsible for leading the neighbourhood community team, contributing to the development and the delivery of high quality clinical nursing care, maintaining and improving professional standards within the community setting of patients' own homes.
Responsibilities
- Assess the needs of patients and plan interventions to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications of acute illness, and prevent unnecessary hospital admission.
- Work autonomously while having regular support and communication with the Band 7 Team Leader.
- Staff rostering, 1-1 meetings, staff appraisals, and monitoring training metrics to ensure a high standard of care is delivered.
Requirements
- Flexible, innovative practitioners with a variety of clinical skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Good organizational and assessment skills.
- Willingness to cover the service between the hours of 08.00 hrs - 18:00, 7 days per week.
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About the Organisation
- Stockport District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes, caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.
- Offers a supportive preceptorship programme for staff new to community and welcomes applications from newly qualified District Nurses, returning to District Nursing, or existing post holders.
- Unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and one of its largest employers.
Diversity and Inclusion
- We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.
- Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
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- If you require support with your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
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Flexible Working
- We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive, and try to work with you to explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- NHS pension scheme membership.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more, to make your salary go further.
- NHS Staff discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning, and tips on managing debt.
- Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Carolyn Davenport
- Job Title: District Nurse Team Lead
- Email Address: carolyn.davenport@stockport.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 07355009709
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