Job summary
Community Nurse - Band 5
Marlborough community Team
22.5 Hours per week - Permanent
Are you passionate about community nursing and providing health care in peoples own homes? If so, this role could be for you.
We have a part time position available within the Marlborough Community Team, and we are looking for inspirational Registered Nurses to deliver a high standard of quality care to patients within the community setting. Wiltshire Health and Care is proactive in developing community specific training and can offer a supportive and friendly environment in which to learn new skills.
We are a busy, friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide.
Community Nurses deliver care in patients homes and residential homes as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, linking closely with the GP Practices and other community services in the local areas. We work with the aim of preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and in assisting people to manage their conditions in their own homes. The Marlborough Community Team is split into four clusters (Marlborough, Marlborough East, Pewsey and Ramsbury) and we are a multidisciplinary team including Nurses, Therapists, Clinical Leads, the Home First Team, Care Coordinators and others.
Main duties of the job
The team is based in Savernake Community Hospital and operates a shift pattern from 07.00 until 22.00. Nursing staff will be expected to work weekends and will be expected to cover early and late shifts., Evidence of up to date clinical professional development is essential and experience in front line NHS community patient care is preferable.
Applicants need to have excellent clinical skills, well developed communication skills and be able to work under pressure. The role is demanding but rewarding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual who can work flexibly and efficiently. We are a busy, friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide.
For enquiries or to arrange an informal visit please contact the Community Team Manager, Jane Jennion on 07810 263 809.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Date posted
15 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-22013-1
Job locations
Savernake Hospital
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 3HL
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Savernake Hospital
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 3HL
Employer's website
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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