District Nurse Clinical Lead

District Nurse Clinical Lead

Closing date 15 May 2026.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an experienced District Nurse to lead, inspire and shape the future of community nursing in Leamington Spa, Southam and surrounding villages. The role is based in both Leamington and Southam.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Serve as the clinical lead for all patients on the community nursing caseload. Provide advanced autonomous practice including diagnosing, prescribing, planning and evaluating care, using evidence‑based clinical guidelines. Conduct comprehensive assessments, physical examinations, and develop personalised care plans. Order investigations, interpret results, and manage medication prescribing in line with local and national policies.

Act as a resource for the Place‑Based Team and other community teams by providing teaching, education and clinical expertise. Promote research, innovation and evidence‑based practice, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Oversee the safe use of clinical equipment, ensure all records are compliant with SWUF and NMC guidelines, and maintain competence in prescribing as an independent prescriber.

Autonomous Clinical Practice

Provide highly specialised treatment, including leg ulcer care, end‑of‑life and wound care, continence management and drain management. Perform thorough history, systematic physical examinations, baseline data collection and formulate complex care plans for unpredictable situations.

Lead audit and monitoring of all care components, participate in personal development and support clinical competency development for team members.

Communication

Effectively manage the delivery and reception of complex or sensitive information, using persuasion, mediation and assurance techniques. Develop therapeutic relationships through active listening and reflection, support patients as active partners in care planning and maintain confidentiality across multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Promote patient and family confidence in making informed decisions, support staff in clinical examinations and assessments, and develop the team’s knowledge on routine care pathways. Deliver educational sessions on supervision, quality improvement and learning‑from‑experience.

Leadership

Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical policies, procedures and guidelines. Provide clinical supervision and participate in the clinical appraisal process. Lead recruitment and selection, identify clinical development needs, and advocate for patients and the service.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RNs)
• PGDip District Nursing
• Independent non‑medical prescribing qualification (V300)
• Coaching Skills
• Additional Leadership CPD (e.g., Mary Seacole Programme, LEO Programme)

Experience

• Participation in quality improvement initiatives
• Significant post‑registration experience as a senior nurse in a community nursing team
• Leadership and project implementation experience
• Experience in comprehensive health needs assessment and developing complex care plans

Skills

• Caseload management
• Highly developed clinical expertise in community nursing
• Specialist assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation skills
• Proficient use of clinical and IT systems

Personal Qualities

• Displays trust values at all times
• Excellent written and oral communication, especially in challenging situations
• Ability to work independently and in partnership with other care providers
• Self‑motivated and disciplined
• Ability to handle emotionally challenging clinical situations
• Commitment to client‑centred, non‑discriminatory practice
• Sensitivity to the needs of patients, relatives, carers and other care providers

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid car driving licence and be able to drive in varied weather conditions
• Must be a non‑smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure to an Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will require a check for any previous criminal convictions.

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