Hire a District Nurse in the UK with Mayfair Specialist Nurses
Locum Specialist District Nurses Available across the UK. Find the temp staff you need, when you need them. Contact Mayfair Specialist Nursing Agency now or request a free call back. Our bookings team can provide you with CVs of vetted district nurses, that meet your specific compliance requirements.
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When the need arises to hire medical professionals, employers are faced with a myriad of challenges. Access to qualified agency staff, screening, checking compliance and references are just a few of the items on the to-do list, so, recruiting a district nurse is a time-consuming task.
By choosing Mayfair Specialist Nurses to find your perfect hire, you benefit from:
Access to a large pool of qualified district and community nurses across the UK
A stringent compliance process that ensures that all the below is checked and verified:
References
Right to work
Clear DBS or criminal record check
Currently residing in the UK
Registered with the NMC
Fully qualified with a diploma or relevant training
We manage staff pay on a weekly basis, so you don’t have to
We have support and booking assistance 24/7, so we can fill shifts on short notice
And best of all, you only pay for the service you receive. So, there is no initiation fee or registration cost to get started.
Hiring via a private nurse agency - Our hiring process:
While we have taken you through the benefits of choosing to partner with Mayfair specialist Nurses, we are proud to present our hiring process, as a proud member of the A24 Group of Agencies, we have decades of experience, and technological solutions to ensure the highest quality placements for our clients:
Candidates register to work on Staffshift – our very own staff compliance and time management application
Terms and conditions are accepted, and initial screening conducted
We receive all compliance documents, and assist staff where needed
We have a strong workforce in our compliance department, who ensure all documents and submissions are factual, original and valid.
We conduct an interview
We check all references and work history
And only then are staff cleared to work, gaining access to the available shifts within our system
This process ensures that the staff we hire have the correct certification, experience to match their qualifications, and the correct temperament and demeaner for the amazing work which nurses need to do each day.
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What do District Nurses Do?
District Nurses tend to elderly, frail or recovering patients in their homes, facilities or clinics across the UK. They provide a high level of care and treatment, which allows the patient to remain at home for the treatment and receive a high standard of consistent care. Which in turn keeps these patients from entering the public hospital systems for care. Mayfair Specialist Nurses is a leading specialty Nursing Agency, and today we explore how and why to make use of our services.
What is a community nurse?
Although District Nurses do actively work in the community, they are not defined as community nurses. Community Nurses are a group of medical professionals who work with the community. These active members of the medical field see patients in several settings, and not limited to a hospital or clinic. They may form part of a private institution or be hired directly by the NHS. According to the NHS There are approximately 860 000 nurses who work within Community Nursing. Each role has its own set of qualifications, training and experience requirements, and not all community nurses are fully registered Nursing Staff.
Community Psychiatric Nurses as well as District Nurses are included within this group. Today we will be looking at District Nursing in particular.
What is a District Nurse?
A district nurse in the United Kingdom is a healthcare professional who works within the community to provide nursing care to a wide range of patients. The job description typically includes assessing and planning individualized care for patients in their homes, managing and coordinating the care provided by other healthcare professionals, and delivering a range of nursing treatments and interventions. District nurses also play a crucial role in educating and supporting patients and their families in managing their health conditions and promoting self-care. They collaborate with other healthcare teams and agencies to ensure seamless holistic care for patients within the community.
District nurse roles and responsibilities – NHS Job description
District Nursing is a varied role, which requires Nurses to be problem solvers, and think on their feet, as caring for individuals in their homes requires you to deliver a high level of care and support in a short visit. Whether you are dressing wounds, administering medication or assessing the mental wellbeing of your patients, the responsibility to deliver a wholistic level of care is with the Nurse.
Typically, a District Nurse would be a senior Nursing professional, and will fall within the band 6 job category which is defined as a specialist nursing role. While the roles and responsibilities are varied, as each patient requirements are different, below is a list of duties which District Nurses may be required to perform:
Clinical expertise: Band 6 nurses possess advanced clinical knowledge and skills in their area of specialization. They provide direct patient care and are responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care.
Leadership and management: This is ordinarily a band 6 nursing professionals' role, but as district Nurses work in the field, and deliver care to patients in a variety of environments, they are often required to work independently.
Care planning and coordination: District nurses create and implement individualized care plans for patients, considering their unique needs and preferences.
Education and training: District Nurses are often required to educate patients and families. They may provide training sessions, develop educational materials, or facilitate workshops on various healthcare topics.
Quality improvement and research: Band 6 nurses may participate in quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits, analyzing data, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. They may also contribute to research projects within their area of expertise.
Documentation and record-keeping: District Nurses are responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and evaluations in line with legal and organizational requirements.
District nurse skills and qualities which Mayfair Specialist Nursing Agency looks for in Agency Staff
High level of communication
Compassionate and understanding
Needs to understand the mental impact of illnesses and conditions
Need to provide a wholistic care approach
Able to manage time
Strong interpersonal skills
Work independently or as a team
Clinical nursing practice
Care management
How can we help?
Mayfair is a specialist Nursing Agency, with a wide network of skilled and specialized Nurses ready to work. We are available 24/7 for short notice, urgent bookings, as well as advanced notice bookings. Simply reach out to our team via WhatsApp, and they will guide you through the process of hiring a district Nurse with Mayfair Specialist Nurses.