Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join the community Nursing Teams based in Stanton Suffolk covering a rural site as a Band 6 Junior Sister.
The nursing teams form part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) and would see the successful applicant joining one of our dynamic and friendly team of community nurses, therapists, community matrons, EIT and Virtual ward, and colleagues across social care.
You will be providing nursing services to patients in the community and have the chance to work in an autonomous manner with the support of the wider multidisciplinary team including the Community Matrons, tissue viability team and diabetic nurse specialists.
Within your role you will be able to provide clinical and supervisory leadership to staff and students within the team. Supporting the management of the nursing staff by taking responsibility, in partnership with the District Nurse, for the day-to-day co-ordinating, planning and delivery of the nursing services within the INT.
Main duties of the job
You will be supporting the management of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions to improve patient health.
You will be using a wide range of nursing skills and will need to be confident in your assessment skills and in your ability to provide safe, effective treatments whilst working in a community setting.
Experience in leadership as well as clinical experience in palliative care, wound management and catheter management will be an advantage. INT quality improvement project work and conducting monthly clinical audit will also be a key part of this role.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached to view main responsibilities of role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached to view main responsibilities of role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Nursing, or equivalent experience
- RGN
- Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- Consultation skills
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working at the relevant level within the community setting
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses
Desirable
- Experience of working in a teaching role
- Additional teaching qualifications
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Able to work alone and under professional supervision
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties accommodate patient/service needs
- The ability to travel to rural locations
Desirable
- Cannulation / IV Therapy administration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Nursing, or equivalent experience
- RGN
- Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- Consultation skills
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working at the relevant level within the community setting
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses
Desirable
- Experience of working in a teaching role
- Additional teaching qualifications
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Able to work alone and under professional supervision
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties accommodate patient/service needs
- The ability to travel to rural locations
Desirable
- Cannulation / IV Therapy administration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
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).
