Provide CIC

Community Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking for registered nurses to work for us as part of our Integrated Care Teams and will participate in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care to patients in their own homes and will be committed to the development of the Primary Health Care Team.

We have vacancies available in the following locations

Maldon
Chelmsford
Braintree
Halstead

Part time applicants will also be considered for this role, please mention this in the supporting information.

Main duties of the job

Evaluation of care including first visits.
Ability to problem solve.
To promote health by educating/teaching patients and carers in line with the organizations philosophy of Health Promotion.
Liaise effectively with other members of the primary care team and social services and ensure an efficient system of communication with other agencies in planning and implementing community care.
Participate in the development of care co-ordination, and complex discharges home, including palliative care.
Maintain and develop knowledge, skills and competence to ensure patients' individual needs are met in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and PREPP.
Knowledge of current primary care issues and political changes.
Develop, maintain and promote effective communication networks for multi-disciplinary teams.
Initiate case reviews on all aspects of patient care ensuring the team leader is kept informed.

About us

Provide is a highly respected award-winning health and social care provider. We are growing in size and influence, transforming lives by treating, caring and educating people. We recognise the value of recruiting a diverse, multi-cultural workforce by encouraging diversity through our recruitment practice.

We believe in investing in our staff and rewarding high standards of care. We offer development opportunities as well as wide range of benefits.

This post is eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme.

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year (salary dependent on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE1557-AC

Job locations

Mid Essex

CM2 5PF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to manage patient caseload in the absence of a senior nurse.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively
Work independently showing initiative
Ability to work within an integrated team
Delegate appropriate duties to the nursing team, taking into account the individual experience and expertise of each team member.
Support the Team Manager and Deputy Team Manager to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained within available resources.
Support and contribute to staff meetings to evaluate patient care and working practices.
Identify and deliver training sessions to meet the needs of the team, including families, carers, taking into account the experience and expertise of each individual.
Participate in education and training- mandatory, service development, personal and professional development .
Assist in the induction and supervision of new staff coming into practice.
Participate in clinical supervision in accordance with policy..
Initiate case reviews on all aspects of patient care ensuring the Team Manager is kept informed.
To act as a preceptor/mentor to students and qualified members of staff.
Participate in auditing - case loads, clinical standards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to manage patient caseload in the absence of a senior nurse.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively
Work independently showing initiative
Ability to work within an integrated team
Delegate appropriate duties to the nursing team, taking into account the individual experience and expertise of each team member.
Support the Team Manager and Deputy Team Manager to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained within available resources.
Support and contribute to staff meetings to evaluate patient care and working practices.
Identify and deliver training sessions to meet the needs of the team, including families, carers, taking into account the experience and expertise of each individual.
Participate in education and training- mandatory, service development, personal and professional development .
Assist in the induction and supervision of new staff coming into practice.
Participate in clinical supervision in accordance with policy..
Initiate case reviews on all aspects of patient care ensuring the Team Manager is kept informed.
To act as a preceptor/mentor to students and qualified members of staff.
Participate in auditing - case loads, clinical standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work alone

Desirable

Community Nursing experience
Venepuncture and IV therapy
Palliative care

Circumstances

Essential

Car driver with full driving license

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work alone

Desirable

Community Nursing experience
Venepuncture and IV therapy
Palliative care

Circumstances

Essential

Car driver with full driving license

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Mid Essex

CM2 5PF

Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Mid Essex

CM2 5PF

Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)