District Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust ,
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
More Details
Salary: From £31,365 to £37,890 per annum

Overview

District Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse Job Reference: 241-200B-20 Employer: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Department: District Nursing Location: Multiple Health Centres, Bolton Salary: £31,365 to £37,890 pa Bolton NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2008 and, in 2011, we became an integrated provider with community health services joining the trust. Covering a catchment area that also incorporates parts of Bury, Wigan and Salford, we deliver hospital and community based services from the Royal Bolton Hospital in Farnworth and from 20 health centres across Bolton, to a catchment population of 320,000 people. We have a CQC rating as good overall and we have some key areas of outstanding practice with an outstanding rating for being well led at every level. Buildings, names and models of care have changed over the centuries, but one thing has remained constant and is prevalent among our 5,900 staff members: the enduring commitment to providing the best health and care for the people of Bolton. This is an excited time to join the Integrated Community Services Division in a senior nursing role as a Band 6 Caseload Holder in Community Nursing at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, as we continue on our journey towards achieving our Bolton Health and Care Integrated Partnership Vision: 'Bolton people will be involved in their own health and wellbeing with the aim of staying well for longer and in their own homes, as part of a strong, connected and engaged community' If you are looking for a new challenge, are passionate about delivering the very best high quality, safe effective care in a high performing, and supportive NHS Foundation Trust then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for, and not only is that working in a friendly, open, and honest culture, but we feel our Trust is a unique place to work and we would love to hear from people who share our passion to provide world class services to our patients and their families. We are looking for motivated and experienced nursing staff to be part of developing and driving our neighborhood and integrated approach to care, so that we can fully embrace and utilise these benefits to provide the very best and seamless care to our patients. The Band 6 Caseload Holder in Community nursing is a key member of the divisional senior nursing and leadership team, responsible for providing the very best care to patients within the community and home, wherever that may be. In addition you will lead a team of nurses and other key members of the care team contributing to the development and delivery of clinical nursing care, maintaining and improving professional standards and the development of nursing standards within your area of practice. As a Band 6 Caseload Holder you and your team will work in line with agreed objectives and quality standards which will then contribute to delivering high quality, safe and effective patient services within the District Nursing Service The Trust: Remember when we said we were a high performing Trust? Here is why…. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate, and community health care. We work alongside and in partnership with primary care to provide services (rated ‘Good’ in our last CQC inspection) to 275,000 people living in Bolton. Our Trust is one of the few in the country to deliver a financial surplus over a number of years, whilst also providing and sustaining high quality clinical services. Financial and clinical stability is important as it gives us the scope to drive our services forward and innovate. The last Staff Survey results shows that we are the best performing acute Trust in Greater Manchester for Quality of Care, Staff Morale & Staff Engagement. The fact that this is direct feedback from our staff makes us very proud. What are we looking for from you: First and foremost we are looking for someone with some experience in a nursing leadership role, ideally with extensive community nursing experience. We also want to work with someone who always puts the patient at the heart of every decision and discussion. These roles require individuals with passion, commitment, excellent communication skills, vision and the desire to drive standards and lead on ensuring patient safety remains a top priority. You will be expected to apply and successfully complete the Specialist Community Practitioner Course, District Nursing. You will therefore need to have passed your level 2 English and Mathematics qualifications and also be able to demonstrate existing and appropriate academic qualifications to enable you to study at level 7. We will need to evidence/certificates if invited for interview. What we can offer you: We are absolutely committed to your development and will ensure that you are fully supported through both formal and informal learning and development. Following a full induction a bespoke package will be agreed to ensure you have the full range of skills and abilities to be amazing in your new role. The post is Band 6 and this is reliant upon successful completion of the Specialist Practitioner program. In the event that you do not gain the Specialist Practice qualification the post will become band 5. If you want to find out more or arrange a visit to come and meet our teams and see the wonderful services they deliver please get in touch with us. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89953332

People also viewed