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Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities As an autonomous practitioner, working as an integral member of the community nursing service the post holder will be expected to take a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of patients who require case management in a community setting To use advanced nursing, clinical, diagnostic and prescribing skills, to carry out a thorough holistic assessment, including a systematic physical examination, to develop a patient centred comprehensive care plan. To initiate and provide advanced clinical/therapeutic care treatments, in partnership with other providers, based on best possible evidence that will improve health outcomes To use advanced clinical skills and expert knowledge to proactively identify subtle changes in the patient's condition as early as possible and to manage these in a manner that optimise well-being. To be responsible for teaching and developing staff to enhance their clinical practice to manage capacity and patient complexity. To investigate serious incidences and ensure learning from these incidences is embedded within the team. To work closely with other members of the team, provider services, health and social care partners and GP to ensure that individuals are enabled to live at home with dignity and independence and empower them to reach and maintain their optimum function To actively promote self-management which enables the patient to proactively manage their long term condition and know how to confidently manage or respond to any expected exacerbation or deterioration in their condition. To work collaboratively with the patient and or family/carer in the use of technology including tele-technology in the management of their condition. Actively participate in regular clinical supervision as supervisor and supervisee Provide training to support the development of less experienced staff. Maintain clinical and professional competence by portfolio evidence that shows an up to date knowledge of nursing, therapy, health, social and integrated working care trends and policy. Provide advice and support to patients with regard to healthy lifestyles, health promotion, and well-being and disease prevention. Recognise and report environmental health problems affecting patients and provide health protection interventions that promote health and safe environments for patients and staff. To identify learning and development needs within the Neighbourhood Teams and to participate in the creation and delivery of educational programmes to manage patients within the community setting. Development of workforce - utilising clinical expertise and knowledge. To critically evaluate nursing practice and identify areas of improvement and Lessons Learnt, taking responsibility for supporting staff to identify innovative quality improvement ideas and developing these to effectively improve practice. Management to create an environment for successful change and practice development To apply the theoretical perspectives of change Understand the complexity of multi agency environments, the need for interdependency decision making and support staff to feel confident and competent in moving across agency and professional boundaries. Be able to lead on aspects of quality assurance, audit and develop nurse indicators, utilise data to improve patient outcomes and safety, demonstrate an outcomes based approach to practice. Be leads for the consistent and equitable approach of sharing of clinical updates, supporting staff with any change in processes to ensure these are transferred into practice and enabling continuous professional development of self and others through the development of Professional Development Groups Work in partnership and collaboratively with primary care, all disciplines within the neighbourhood teams and professional leads. Be responsible for clinical supervision for band 6 nurses, embedding a reflective, continuous learning culture driving highly quality, safe, effective practice. Ensuring the learning environment is conducive for students; provide mentoring and coaching to staff, Post Graduate Students and pre-registration nursing students. *DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA websitePerson specificationEducation / QualificationsEssential criteria RGN Level1 Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Post registration qualification relevant to community practice Evidence of professional development Advanced clinical assessment qualification or willingness to undertake within 12 months of commencement in post Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake within 12 months of commencement in post Leadership qualification Mentorship qualification Desirable criteria Willingness to undertake MSc level study Teaching qualification ExperienceEssential criteria Significant Post Qualification Experience in Community Nursing Experience of mentoring / teaching both pre and post registration nurses Experience of managing both complex patients and those with long term conditions Working autonomously Advanced clinical assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients Experience of promoting self management, independent living and use of assistive technology. Skills & AbilitiesEssential criteria Commitment to deliver high quality care and service provision Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently, is able to problem solve and prioritise own and others work Has the ability to plan and organise the team effectively Ability to motivate self and others Ability to adapt leadership style to ensure effective engagement of staff to deliver quality outcomes for the patient. Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including: Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people; Specialist mental health and learning disability services; Children and young people's mental health services; Children's community services in Peterborough; Social care; Ground-breaking research We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country.Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to downloadClinical Lead (PDF, 376.6KB) CPFT Values (PDF, 114.7KB) CPFT Mindful Employers (PDF, 51.3KB) CPFT Accommodation (PDF, 296.6KB)#J-18808-Ljbffr