Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Sister to work with the Out of Hours Team within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.A permanent part time Band 6 position is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse with substantial previous experience in the District Nursing Service. For the successful candidate this is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment as a Team Sister, developing high level skills in patient assessment and care and contributing to leadership within the team.The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the District Nursing Service. However, this post is focused on the night nursing service which currently works between 21:30 and 07:30 every night. The night team covers the whole of East Lancashire and delivers essential nursing care to patients alongside other out of hours colleagues. Registered nurses work alongside health care assistants to deliver safe and effective care overnight. Occasional day time work will be required to meet your learning and development needs. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank HolidaysCommunity nursing experience is essential.We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.Main duties of the jobAssists the Clinical Team Leader in the co-ordination and delivery of care in line with District Nursing Strategy nationally and locally.Assessment of new and complex patientsDelivery of comprehensive Senior Nurse Reviews of patients in their own homes and other community care settingsWorking as part of a wider multidisciplinary teamSupporting students and new staff in learning and development in the serviceDevelopment of the team through leadership and role modellingManagement of staffing rotas and allocation of clinical workEstablishing and maintaining effective communication with all clinical staff, patients and familiesYou will have the ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service.The post holder must demonstrate professional leadership and be passionate about patient care. They will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to challenging situations, manage resources efficiently and ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective patient care. We are looking for a nurse with a commitment to quality care and the ability to positively challenge to ensure patient and staff safety.Car driver with access to a vehicle is essentialAbout 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branchCommunity Specialist Practitioner Qualification or willingness to work towards thisDesirableNon-medical prescriber V100/V150/V300Leadership trainingLevel 6 study to support service delivery and developmentMentorship or Coaching qualificationExperienceEssentialSubstantial district nursing experience 12 monthsExperience in holistic assessment of complex patients and care coordinationExperience of multidisciplinary team workingDesirableExperience of caseload management and work allocationExperience of service development/supporting change in practiceKnowledge and SkillsEssentialAbility to use information technology effectivelyAbility to develop effective working relations with other agencies and professionalsAbility to manage own and others workload and delegate effectivelyOtherEssentialCar driver with access to a vehicle for work and insured for business purposesDisclosure 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 TrustAddressBurnley General Hospital, Ward 20BurnleyBB10 2PQEmployer's websitehttp://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)