Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurse, with the Community Nurse Specialist qualification, to apply for a full time permanent position into the role of Matron in the District Nursing Service within ELHT.If you are ambitious, forward-thinking, and passionate about community care, this post offers you the opportunity to lead others in the delivery of safe, personal, and effective care.The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, which inspire, motivate, and influence colleagues at all levels, with the drive and determination to succeed in developing and supporting the patient and staff experience.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible and accountable for the overall clinical and operational day-to-day delivery of clinical standards of care and the management of the nursing workforce, in accordance with set objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints, that ensures the delivery of a high quality, patient centred service that meets patient need.Support the Deputy Chief Nurse to provide professional leadership and management for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Strategy for Nursing & Midwifery.About usEstablished in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunitiesJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nursesPerson SpecificationQualficationsEssentialCurrent NMC registration first level nurseCSP or equivalentMaster's degree, or working towards, or portfolio evidenceDesirablePost basic qualification in management /leadershipBSc/MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)ExperienceEssentialSubstantive registration experience which includes experience are at a senior level in nursing / midwifery.Evidence of extensive expert professional knowledge supplemented by post reg. specialist managerial / leadership training and CPD.Evidence of persuasive and strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict.Proven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisationsKnowledge and SkillsEssentialCan demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately.Has the ability to manage conflicting views and reconciles inter and intraprofessional differences of opinionPersonal AttributesEssentialAbility to demonstrate resilience and flexibilityAbility to work to tight deadlines and respond to unpredictable eventsCan demonstrate good problem-solving skills and contributes directly to creating solutionsAbility to educate, motivate and inspire excellence in practiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS TrustAddressWorking accross ELHT footprintBase TBCBB10 2PQEmployer's websitehttp://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)