Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Community Specialist Practitioner to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
As a Community Specialist Practitioner, you will provide expert clinical leadership, case management, and specialist assessment for patients with complex health needs within the community setting.
The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical skills, excellent communication and decision-making abilities, and a passion for delivering innovative, evidence-based care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert clinical leadership and case management
- Conduct specialist assessments for patients with complex health needs
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and partner agencies
- Promote independence and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
Requirements:
- Community Nursing Qualification or equivalent post registration
- Specialist Practitioner qualification
- Independent Nurse Prescriber - mandatory to pass and practice
- Extensive experience working with older people
- Continuing professional knowledge and development
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Competence in 'top to toe' assessment, safe medicines prescribing, phlebotomy, and administration of intravenous therapy
- Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless exempt)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum pro rata
- High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary, subject to a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and growth