Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to develop a wide range of nursing skills in a community setting?
We are excited to offer a full time or part time post for Band 5 Registered Nurses (RN Adult). We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to expand our workforce in a busy and well established community team. Rural North Chichester, provides nursing services to an extensive area and has the privilege of working with a diverse population in a rural setting. Our community nurses benefit from having continual opportunities to develop an excellent skillset and become autonomous practitioners whilst working as part of a team delivering high quality, holistic care to patients in their own homes.
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are an innovative service development involving community nursing. The ambition is to integrate multidisciplinary professionals so health and social care can be delivered seamlessly to those who need it. This has allowed members of the nursing team to work closely alongside a variety of other professionals and specialists whilst developing a full range of clinical skills.
Successful applicants will have a recognised qualification in Adult Nursing.
A UK driving license and a car is essential.
Prior experience in a community setting is not essential as a full induction and training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
This post is ideal for somebody who would like the opportunity to experience community work or develop their interests in the community setting further.
The role incorporates the day to day management of patients within the community under the supervision of the Community Sisters and Clinical Lead, involving a variety of skills including wound care, continence management, palliative care, health promotion, venepuncture, and more.
Training will be available and candidates will be supported with an induction and a personal development plan. Full support will be given to those without community experience to gain the necessary skills required.
We would also welcome newly qualified nurses who will be fully supported with preceptorship.
So if you are a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse who would like to work in the challenging but hugely rewarding setting of the community this may be the role for you.
You must be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
You must hold a full UK driving license and have the use of a car for work purposes.
About us
Working for your organisation
In return we can offer you:
- Supportive learning environment
- Flexible working patterns (will include weekend working)
- Practice Development Nurses to support staff with their learning and development
- Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
- Commitment to and support for your wellbeing
- NHS Pension Scheme
- NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
a) To deliver multi-professional high quality care in the community, working with patients towards rehabilitation, self-management and independencethroughout the continuum of care.b) To participate in a team of colleagues supporting evidence based care,facilitating staff learning and development.
Communication and working relationships
a) Working in partnership, the post-holder communicates effectively with patients and their carers, the multi-disciplinary team and other key stakeholders on a range of complex health care matters, issues, ideas and situations.b) Acts as an information resource for patients, multi-disciplinary colleagues and other stakeholders. Responsible for signposting and referring individuals, families, carers and communities to the most appropriate agencies/services to support their needs.
Key responsibilities
a) Holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care whilst workingin an integrated manner with the multi-disciplinary team.b) Empower patients to work as partners in their care respecting individualchoice and difference and encouraging self-care where able. Supportingpatients in a program of self-care/enablement.
Main tasks
a) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualised care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.d) Effective prioritisation of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risks.g) Engagement in service provision and change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
a) To deliver multi-professional high quality care in the community, working with patients towards rehabilitation, self-management and independencethroughout the continuum of care.b) To participate in a team of colleagues supporting evidence based care,facilitating staff learning and development.
Communication and working relationships
a) Working in partnership, the post-holder communicates effectively with patients and their carers, the multi-disciplinary team and other key stakeholders on a range of complex health care matters, issues, ideas and situations.b) Acts as an information resource for patients, multi-disciplinary colleagues and other stakeholders. Responsible for signposting and referring individuals, families, carers and communities to the most appropriate agencies/services to support their needs.
Key responsibilities
a) Holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care whilst workingin an integrated manner with the multi-disciplinary team.b) Empower patients to work as partners in their care respecting individualchoice and difference and encouraging self-care where able. Supportingpatients in a program of self-care/enablement.
Main tasks
a) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualised care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.d) Effective prioritisation of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risks.g) Engagement in service provision and change.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered nursing Part 1(Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Experience of community nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Understanding of the role
- Promote independance and choice in undertaking patient care
- IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
- Act within within own scope of practice
- Demonstrates an ability to reflect and learnng from situations
Organisation
Essential
- UK Car driver and access to a car for work purposes
Community Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting
Care
Essential
- Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge/understanding of boundaries of role
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered nursing Part 1(Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Experience of community nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Understanding of the role
- Promote independance and choice in undertaking patient care
- IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
- Act within within own scope of practice
- Demonstrates an ability to reflect and learnng from situations
Organisation
Essential
- UK Car driver and access to a car for work purposes
Community Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting
Care
Essential
- Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge/understanding of boundaries of role
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.
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
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.
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).
