This clinical lead post sits within the District Nursing service at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, managing three teams across East Dorset. The work combines day-to-day clinical management of nursing staff with service planning and representing the service at Hub and Primary Care network forums. Hours are full-time at 37.5 a week, possibly including weekends between 8am and 6pm, alongside a peer network across Dorset. Holding the District Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Clinical leadership and management of three District Nursing teams in East Dorset
- Day-to-day management of clinical teams, Specialist Practitioners and other multi-disciplinary staff
- Clinical responsibility for nursing staff, reporting to the Locality Manager
- Ensuring delivery of high-quality, person-centred integrated care that protects safety, privacy and dignity
- Acting as champion for clinical standards and continuous improvement in the service user experience
- Ensuring delivery of up-to-date, evidence-based practice
- Contributing to the planning and design of services in line with Trust, locality and government objectives
- Identifying and responding to short- and long-term developments and demands
- Providing the interface between District Nursing, the Hub and the Primary Care network
- Attending relevant forums to represent the service and building strong relationships
- Involvement in service developments
- Working as part of a leadership team and a peer network across Dorset
Qualifications
- Registered nurse to degree level
- District Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (DN SPQ)
- Working towards an MA or MSc, or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
- Registered nurse
Experience
- Experience as a registered practitioner at Band 6 level
- Previous clinical people management experience
Skills & knowledge
- Recent evidence-based professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
- Specialist expertise in clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation, underpinned by CPD
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
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