Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided for patients referred to the team for District Nursing Services which is delivered over a 24 hour period.



In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution.



The NHS Plan sets a challenging agenda of improvement, expansion and reform for health and



social care providers. This includes devolution of power and resources to the front line to give



health professionals who deliver care the freedom to innovate. The competencies described are



based on the NatPACT PCT Competency Framework for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors



(2003). The post holder will support the Team Leader in the provision of strong clinical leadership



and in ensuring the principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level within the



designated team. The post holder must adhere at all times to the Code of Conduct as published



by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and must work within the policies and guidelines as laid



down by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.



We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:



Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream

Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:



Committed to Quality of Care

Compassion

Working together for patients

Improving Lives

Everyone Counts

Respect and Dignity



Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.



For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.