Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS trust has an opportunity to join the Adult Community Nursing Service as part of our Twilight Nursing Service, delivering services to patients in their own homes.
The role covers service hours of 17:00 - 22:30pm, including weekends and bank holidays. Full or part time applicants will be considered, please state your preference for hours on application.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and has excellent communication skills and team working abilities to work within our diverse multicultural community.
With the renewed emphasis of community-based care, this is a great time to join our team and continue your journey. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction programme, access to further training and education and actively encourage and enhance career progression.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and daily access to a car, as this is essential for the role.
Recent legislation dictates that all applicants for our community teams, must have evidence of being doubly vaccinated, unless medically exempt
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and daily access to a car, as this is essential for the role.
Recent legislation dictates that all applicants for our community teams, must have evidence of being doubly vaccinated, unless medically exempt
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To demonstrate up to date knowledge of current nursing issues.
Desirable
- To have minimum 1 years post registration experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to record and document information accurately and succinctly
- Able to analyse information
- Able to assess patients effectively and efficiently
- Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage change and motivate staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Caring, compassionate and supportive
- Ability to manage others under stressful circumstances.
- Pleasant, cheerful demeanour
- Neat and tidy in appearance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To demonstrate up to date knowledge of current nursing issues.
Desirable
- To have minimum 1 years post registration experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to record and document information accurately and succinctly
- Able to analyse information
- Able to assess patients effectively and efficiently
- Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage change and motivate staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Caring, compassionate and supportive
- Ability to manage others under stressful circumstances.
- Pleasant, cheerful demeanour
- Neat and tidy in appearance
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).
