About this role
Job summary
A rare and rewarding opportunity for a 12 month secondment, covering maternity leave, has arisen for District Nurse Lead with the West Dorset District Nursing team. This role is responsible for operational leadership of four District Nursing teams covering Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis, aligned closely to the Jurassic coast PCNs and the West Dorset hub.
Responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality person centred services with a focus on integrated care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
Day-to-day management and leadership of the district nursing teams and specialist practitioners and other staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
To act as a champion for clinical standards and for continuous improvement in the service user experience.
To ensure the delivery of up to date evidence based practice.
Contribute to the planning and design of services in line with Trust, locality and government objectives to meet the needs of local people.
Involvement in Service developments.
Working as part of a leadership team.
Main duties of the job
This is a key leadership role, leading and managing four District Nursing teams, alongside the clinical lead. Responsibility for nursing staff, reporting to the Locality Manager, identifying and responding to both short and long term developments and demands, and providing an interface between the District Nursing service, Hub and the Primary Care network, developing strong relationships and attending relevant forums to represent the service.
The post holder will work alongside the clinical team lead, as part of a close team who provide leadership support to teams within the West Dorset Locality.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Konwledge, Skills and Training Essential
Degree/Diploma in District Nursing, Public Health, Nurse Practitioner or equivalent Evidence of CPD including training and reflective practice Ability to lead a team to maintain a high stand of care provided to our patients in their homes and in residential care
Managerial/ Supervisory Experience Essential
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance Knowledge and understanding of current national and government issues relating to community services Ability to identify staff training needs and promote personal/professional
Personal Qualities/ Attributes Essential
Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to prioritise many competing demands of workloads, both clinical and managerial Open and approachable
Additional Requirements Essential
Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
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.
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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Greenfields Unit
Bridport Hospital
Bridport
DT6 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)