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Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme where whilst undergoing training they will be paid 70% of the top of Band 6 (£27,692) and on completion of training will then move on to Band 6 scale.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Trainee District nurses to join our team
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of an accessible, appropriate, high quality and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community by working in partnership with patients, care providers and other agencies.
The post holder will ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
The post holder will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to lead and enable the Community nursing team to provide a quality nursing service.
The post holder will lead/manage and support the Community nursing team, be a clinical expert, be involved in public health activities, be accountable for a caseload over a 24-hour period and be a key member of the Integrated Primary Care team other multi-disciplinary groups.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
SPQ District Nursing/Nursing in the Home or equivalent Post Graduate Study
Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
Postgraduate expertise within a speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality/area of practice.
Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensure that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within the speciality/area of practice.
Leadership skills to enable the day-to-day management of service delivery.
Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post-graduate qualification including clinical assessment and non-medical prescribing
The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective time management skills
Working knowledge of basic information technology
Please note the interviews will be held on the 20th of July 2022.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Nicola Crudge on 07811843634, Sarah Hill on 07790347574 - Professional leads district nursing
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for an interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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