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.
The role focuses on autonomous clinical practice, patient assessment, care coordination, and delivery of complex care in the community, ensuring patients receive safe, effective care in their own home.
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.
Clinical Care
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and clinical procedures to patients in their own homes or community settings
Undertake holistic patient assessments, including physical, psychological,and social needs
Plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans
Maintain accurate, timely documentation using electronic patient record.
Assessment and Care Planning
Undertake initial and ongoing patient assessments to identify care needs and risks.
Recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
Caseload Support
Support the management of the caseload under the supervision of a District Nurse
Prioritise workload and escalate any concerns.
Work collaboratively with members of the MDT.
Patient and Carer Support
Provide education and advice to patients, families, and carers to promote independence and self-management
Support end-of-life and palliative care in partnership with specialist teams
Safeguarding and Risk Management
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with local and national policies
Assess and manage risks within the home environment
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the NMC Code
Participate in clinical supervision, training, and continuing professional development
Comply with local and national policies
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.
