East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Senior Nurse - District Nursing Service
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nurse to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.
A permanent Band 6 position in the District Nursing Service is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse with substantial previous experience in the District Nursing Service. For the successful candidate this is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment as a Senior Nurse developing high level skills in patient assessment and care and contributing to leadership within the team.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service.
- This is a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
- Community Nursing Experience Is Essential.
- Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential.
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Duties Include:
- Assists the Clinical Team Leader in the co-ordination and delivery of care in line with District Nursing Strategy nationally and locally.
- Assessment of new and complex patients.
- Delivery of comprehensive Senior Nurse Reviews of patients in their own homes and other community care settings.
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
- Supporting students and new staff in learning and development in the service.
- Development of the team through leadership and role modelling.
- Management of staffing rotas and allocation of clinical work.
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with all clinical staff, patients and families.
- Working in the District Nursing Hub to provide weekend, evening, and bank holiday cover (on a rota basis).
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Requirements:
- The post holder must demonstrate professional leadership and be passionate about patient care.
- They will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to challenging situations, manage resources efficiently and ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective patient care.
- We are looking for a nurse with a commitment to quality care and the ability to positively challenge to ensure patient and staff safety.
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About the Employer:
- Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
- The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
- We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
- The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities.
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- Contact Information:
- For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Amy Rogers
- Job Title: Clinical Team Leader
- Email Address: amy.rogers@elht.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 07908 481826
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