Community Nursing Associate Nurse

Job summary

Internal acting up opportunity until 1st January 2027.

In collaboration and under the supervision of the District Nurse (DN), have clinical responsibility of a delegated caseload. Assist in the leadership, management and supervision of the Community Nursing Team

Main duties of the job

In collaboration and under the supervision of the DN, determine and prioritise the health needs of the Community Nursing caseload and contribute to the public health agenda for the local community, so resources can be targeted appropriately.

Work in partnership with members of the Health and Social Care Teams in the delivery of services to achieve collaborative and integrated working.

In collaboration with the DN and the wider integrated care team, manage and co-ordinate the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes, reflecting the needs of individual patients, carers and families.

Promote the principles of self-care, ownership of ones own health and patient empowerment.

In collaboration with the DN, lead and manage a caseload of the Community Nursing team, monitoring standards of care, delegating responsibilities and supervise team members as appropriate.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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