About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Nurse, experienced working with patients in the community with complex long-term conditions.
You will join with our North Kerrier Community Matrons who, as part of the wider Community Nursing Team,work closely across Adult Community Services, Adult Social Care and Primary Care, using enhanced clinical skills to enable patients to remain independent at home for as long as possible and with the aim of reducing the risk of avoidable hospital admissions.
We are looking for someone who has completed the HEAB 358 Advancing Practice in Long Term Conditions Management module or the equivalent. The post holder should be an independent prescriber or working towards this qualification
The post holder will need a high level of communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
This is an exciting opportunity as you will be expected to work in partnership with others to develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies as we seek to expand our proactive frailty approach within the North Kerrier Neighbourhood Team.
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Clinical Practice:
Ability to take a comprehensive history, perform a systematic physical examination and establish baseline data to inform the development of a comprehensive and personalised care plan.
Integrate care across all care settings; preventing duplication, fragmentation and delay occurring as patients move between care settings
Establish the dynamic process of understanding, reflecting, active listening and checking understanding, thus developing a therapeutic relationship with patients and their carers.
Education:
Provide the knowledge, and utilise coaching to empower patients and families to make informed decisions and participate in care planning.
Play an active role in disseminating knowledge about chronic disease and its management within the Community Nursing Team, mentoring students as required and developing education for other colleagues.
Leadership/Management:
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring they are implemented and monitored.
Research:
Develop at least one special area of expertise to be seen as a local expert, able to articulate the most contemporary evidence, and approaches to practice and management.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Relevant post registration qualifications, e.g. Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nursing) or specialist gerontology/care of long-term conditions
Desirable
MSc Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent Extended and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or equivalent
Experience Essential
Previous relevant experience of working with patients with long-term conditions
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Caseload management ability Relevant developed clinical expertise and knowledge re caring for patients with long-term conditions Keyboard skills
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Proven written and oral communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations Proven sensitivity to the needs of patients, relatives, carers and other care providers
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Camborne Health Office
Rectory Road
Camborne
TR14 7DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)