Job summary
The
Community Nursing Service within North East Lincolnshire provide nursing care
and support to patients, families and carers in a variety of community settings
supporting patients to remain in their own homes, preventing hospital admission
and facilitation of early hospital discharges and managing end of life care.
The Community Nursing Service works closely and in partnership with Primary
Care Networks, Secondary Care, Social Care, Specialist Nurses and other
healthcare staff to provide a quality service personalised to meet individual
needs. The service supports and assists
patients to manage ill health and long term conditions including elements of
disability, thus allowing them to have the best possible quality of life, while
maintaining dignity and respect.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently
registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Department: Community Nursing SLC
Base: Scartho Medical Centre, Springfield Rd, Grimsby, DN33 3JF
Hours: 30 per week (Fixed Term, 12 months)
Department: Community Nursing SLC Group
Internal applicants only
We are looking for an experienced Registered General Nurse with an additional post registration qualification and experience in palliative care, wound management, leg ulcer management, continence care and diabetes care. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the team, therefore some experience of supervising staff and dealing with staffing issues is essential.
Most importantly you must be able to demonstrate your commitment to the values of Care Plus Group.
The post requires you to transport yourself and equipment across locations within North East Lincolnshire and to deadlines and you will be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Therefore a flexible approach to your working arrangements is essential.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established
in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ
over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we
have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement
of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE
Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.
Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards
including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the
highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing
our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including
optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider
closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme
and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise
continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes
of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way
which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,
committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same
commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,
we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description
is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it
for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description
is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it
for more information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in palliative care, wound management, leg ulcer as management, continence care, diabetes management
- Experience of providing teaching and education to others
- Working within a MDT
- Case load profiling to ensure needs of local community are met
- Experience of supervising staff and delegating tasks
- Working in the community
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Basic computer keyboard skills
- Specialist knowledge across a range of nursing procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge/relevant practical experience
- Ability to work to under pressure and set priorities
- Knowledge and application of current best practice in Community Nursing
- Ability to effectively manage resources including staff
- Ability to develop and participate in Nurse Led Clinics
- Ability to communicate information to patients with varying needs, e.g. hearing impaired, learning difficulty etc.
- Ability to deal with conflict
Desirable
- Willingness to participate in research projects
- Experience of managing staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult General Nurse (degree equivalent)
- Specialist Community Practitioner MSc/degree/diploma/certificate with nurse prescribing or
- Autonomous / advanced clinical practitioner
- Mentor qualification
Desirable
- Palliative Care qualifications
- Wound management qualification
- Continence qualification
- Diabetes qualification
- Teaching qualification, e.g. C&G 730 to 7 if not included within QCF Assessor
- Non-medical prescribing
- Specialist Community Practitioner MSc/degree/diploma/certificate with nurse prescribing or Autonomous / advanced clinical practitioner
Other
Essential
- Ability to transport self-round NE Lincolnshire
- Flexible approach to working pattern
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in palliative care, wound management, leg ulcer as management, continence care, diabetes management
- Experience of providing teaching and education to others
- Working within a MDT
- Case load profiling to ensure needs of local community are met
- Experience of supervising staff and delegating tasks
- Working in the community
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Basic computer keyboard skills
- Specialist knowledge across a range of nursing procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge/relevant practical experience
- Ability to work to under pressure and set priorities
- Knowledge and application of current best practice in Community Nursing
- Ability to effectively manage resources including staff
- Ability to develop and participate in Nurse Led Clinics
- Ability to communicate information to patients with varying needs, e.g. hearing impaired, learning difficulty etc.
- Ability to deal with conflict
Desirable
- Willingness to participate in research projects
- Experience of managing staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult General Nurse (degree equivalent)
- Specialist Community Practitioner MSc/degree/diploma/certificate with nurse prescribing or
- Autonomous / advanced clinical practitioner
- Mentor qualification
Desirable
- Palliative Care qualifications
- Wound management qualification
- Continence qualification
- Diabetes qualification
- Teaching qualification, e.g. C&G 730 to 7 if not included within QCF Assessor
- Non-medical prescribing
- Specialist Community Practitioner MSc/degree/diploma/certificate with nurse prescribing or Autonomous / advanced clinical practitioner
Other
Essential
- Ability to transport self-round NE Lincolnshire
- Flexible approach to working pattern
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
