Job overview

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Lead Specialist Practitioner 

NHS AfC: Band 7

Three opportunities have arisen for us to recruit to fixed term Lead Specialist Practitioner District Nursing roles.  We are looking for applicants who can provide strong clinical leadership and support safe and effective care for service users.

Across the North Alliance (Newcastle, Staffordshire Moorlands and Stoke) we have the following vacancies:

2 days per week fixed term for 12 months (1-day North Alliance Clinic and 1-day LAP Weaver House, Cheadle Hospital, Staffs ), 

5 days fixed term for 6 months,  (Newcastle Central PCN, based at Milehouse Primary Care Centre) and 

5 days fixed term for 9 months (Meir PCN  based at Longton Health Centre) 

Main duties of the job

You will utilise their enhanced assessment skills to support decision-making and be competent and confident across areas of practice that include but are not limited to wound care, end of life care, prescribing, diabetes management, and medication administration.

You will work closely with the Operational Team and other senior nurses in the team to share responsibility for organising the day-to-day running of the caseload, managing emerging risks, supporting effective reporting and governance and agreeing service transformation priorities.  

You will support staff development in the service by providing mentorship and supervision to pre and post registered nurses.

The successful candidates will be those who are keen and willing to work within a new service delivery model and develop the role further to support our teams.  You will be expected to foster good relationships with both internal and external partners, along with other members of the MDT.

You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, have excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge practice as needed. You will be able to demonstrate competence in core community nursing clinical skills and a willingness to learn and share knowledge.

These roles can be offered Band 6 Development post, supported with a development plan and mentorship and will be uplifted to a Band 7 upon completion of the development plan. Secondments will be considered.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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