Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join our Coseley, Sedgley & Gornal Team within Dudley Community Services. We want a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care, is able to work as part of a team player, but also have the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and in clinic settings.
You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills. In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with NMC
Desirable
Knowledge & Training
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Substantial post registration experience
- Completion of preceptorship/support skills
- Computer literate
- Venepuncture
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Demonstrates respect for patients dignity
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Must be able to commute to meet the need of a Community Staff Nurse
- Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
- Ability to work autonomously
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good organisational skills
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Able to keep full and accurate records
- Ability to manage personal daily caseload
Desirable
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring attitude towards patient care
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
Analytical & Judement Skills
Essential
- An understanding of when to use clinical judgment
- An understanding of when to ask for assistance
- Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with NMC
Desirable
Knowledge & Training
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Substantial post registration experience
- Completion of preceptorship/support skills
- Computer literate
- Venepuncture
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Demonstrates respect for patients dignity
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Must be able to commute to meet the need of a Community Staff Nurse
- Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
- Ability to work autonomously
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good organisational skills
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Able to keep full and accurate records
- Ability to manage personal daily caseload
Desirable
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring attitude towards patient care
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
Analytical & Judement Skills
Essential
- An understanding of when to use clinical judgment
- An understanding of when to ask for assistance
- Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting
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).
