Job summary
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Main duties of the job
The Adult Community Service provides care to patients in their own homes and is pivotal in the prevention agenda. This includes supporting the care of frail older people with long term conditions.
As a Community Staff Nurse you will deliver a high quality service, working closely with GP's and multi-disciplinary teams in addressing a range of care issues across the spectrum of health conditions, and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
We are an innovative service covering GP practices in the Stone and Eccleshall locality and we are seeking dedicated, compassionate and highly motivated nurses.
You will work independently in a community setting, participating in the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, adhering to policies and procedures.
You must be a qualified nursing practitioner with current NMC registration. Previous experience of working in the community is not an essential requirement, however, you do need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality targeted personalised care.
Post holders will be required to work flexibly on a rota system across a 7 day working week.
The Trust operates a vehicle leasing scheme.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community Staff Nurse will work within a Community Nursing team, contributing to the delivery of high quality evidence based treatments for patients. You will:
Be competent as appropriate to the requirement of the role.
Demonstrate at all times the MPFT Values.
Have a professional and clinical knowledge of community nursing.
Deliver care to patients who are in their own homes or residential homes, and or delivery of care to patients within a clinic setting where these are available and appropriate.
Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Trust including the community and hospitals.
Be skilled in the assessment of care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.
Have supervisory responsibilities as required (e.g. work allocation) and may have some responsibility for service developments
You will be part of the Community Nursing Team providing healthcare and will work in a variety of settings. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multidisciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.
Please refer to Job Description for further details of role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community Staff Nurse will work within a Community Nursing team, contributing to the delivery of high quality evidence based treatments for patients. You will:
Be competent as appropriate to the requirement of the role.
Demonstrate at all times the MPFT Values.
Have a professional and clinical knowledge of community nursing.
Deliver care to patients who are in their own homes or residential homes, and or delivery of care to patients within a clinic setting where these are available and appropriate.
Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Trust including the community and hospitals.
Be skilled in the assessment of care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.
Have supervisory responsibilities as required (e.g. work allocation) and may have some responsibility for service developments
You will be part of the Community Nursing Team providing healthcare and will work in a variety of settings. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multidisciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.
Please refer to Job Description for further details of role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in nursing or equivalent
- Registration with NMC
- Commitment to work toward Mentorship qualification (998-997).
Desirable
- Working towards Mentorship qualification (998-997)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of long term conditions, palliative care conditions and wound care
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with people with nursing needs
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post
Desirable
- Experience in the delivery of healthcare
- Relevant placements including surgical, medical, palliative care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in nursing or equivalent
- Registration with NMC
- Commitment to work toward Mentorship qualification (998-997).
Desirable
- Working towards Mentorship qualification (998-997)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of long term conditions, palliative care conditions and wound care
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with people with nursing needs
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post
Desirable
- Experience in the delivery of healthcare
- Relevant placements including surgical, medical, palliative care
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
