About this role
Job summary
Post:
Induction Nurse-Band 6
Hours: Part Time (30 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Are you looking to progress your leadership and teaching skills and be at the forefront of change?
We are seeking an Induction Nurse/Qualified District Nurse to work within the Bedford Locality.
You will be a strong, supportive leader, focused on carrying out effective induction plans for new members of staff starting in post with the Community Nursing Team. Providing real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services. You will be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have Community Nursing experience.
Main duties of the job
You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential. You will be supporting the delivery of urgent response care and virtual ward as part of this role. You will be expected to work closely with the Practice Development Nurse.
Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and hold a driving licence and have access to a car.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Karen Rudge- Tel: 07584800692
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
Registered General Nurse Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
Experience Essential
Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good communication skills based on fluency on the English language
application Essential
Access to Car, and prepared to travel to other sites
Desirable
Non Medical Nurse Prescriber Experience of managing a caseload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
Milton Road
Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)