Specialist Practitioner Qualified District Nurse/Charge Nurse
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Planned Community Nursing team across Doncaster. The community nursing service is located in the Doncaster Care Group, with an integrated Physical and Mental health model developing through the community services, across four localities.The service is part of a forward thinking Organisation, which supports development and innovation at all levels to enhance the quality of patient care and service development.
Applications are invited from forward thinking, highly motivated clinicians who are able to demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills with evidence of leadership experience.
Main duties of the job
As the SPQDN/ District Nurse Sister / Charge Nurse for your team you will be responsible for the Management of your team and your caseload. You will holistically manage the patient care on your caseload through a Case Management approach the aim of which is to support patients to remain in
their own homes, promoting self-care and independence.
You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to negotiate, priorities, manage time effectively, work on own initiative and the ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment.You will contribute towards the ongoing improvement of community services in Doncaster through participation in audit and the development of best practice.
Furthermore you would have a key role in continuing education through staff appraisals and training and will contribute to the creation of a clinical area that encourages practice development, positive learning and disseminate information on developments.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RGN
- SPQDN certificate, diploma, degree
- 1st level nurse prescribing registration
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- A clear understanding of government policy for the provision of health care delivery
- Evaluate and analyse information, concepts and process
- Knowledge of ethical and legal principles of community Specialist Practice
- Analyse the needs of clients drawing on appropriate theory and legislation
- Health needs assessment and principles of health promotion
- High levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.
Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
**Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance in relation to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications from 9 April 2025**