Job overview

The Macclesfield Care Community in East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for an experienced  Community Caseload Holder to join their team.

Successful candidates will have a Specialist Practice qualification.  A District Nursing CNSP qualification is preferred, however we will also accept other SPQ/SPC/CNSP pathways. 

We're based at Waters Green Medical Centre. Our caseload consists of housebound patients and we cover a wide, semi-rural patch consisting of the market town and surrounding countryside.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative team to drive forward the expansion and modernisation of community nursing service with commitment to deliver the NHS Long Term Plan. The successful candidate will work closely with the therapy team, ACPs and GPs within the centre. Travel is an essential part of this role. Please demonstrate on your application how you would meet this requirement.

Hours per week: 22.5 worked over 3 days

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To provide holistic, high quality, safe and skilled health and social care / support to patients, carers and their families

To work closely with members of the Integrated Care Team to provide rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions for patients in their own homes or other community settings, putting patients at the centre of their care and enabling  patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible

To be responsible /manage individual and team caseload of patients and carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes.

To provide leadership and support across the care community team demonstrating emotional intelligence to recognise pressures of self and team

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.