Job summary
The post holder will provide high quality nursing care to patients in The Primary Care Home Team (PCH) in Bedfordshire (East London Foundation Trust). The PCHT team is a multidisciplinary team made up of Community Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists etc. The operating hours vary depending on the area of service this role is advertised. However, the service runs 365/366 days a year.
Main duties of the job
Would you like to work for an Outstanding Trust that values its staff? Are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care; and are you keen to be part of a friendly and progressive integrated community team where your ideas and opinions are valued? If so we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking motivated and dynamic Band 5 Community Nurses to work within our North Bedford Primary Home Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing.
We are committed to making a difference for our patients and there is a high focus on delivering quality outcomes and improving the patient experience. We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.
Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week.
Full or part time posts considered.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Melanie Harris: 07773 205181 or Karen Rudge 07867 179812
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week.
Full or part time posts considered.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Melanie Harris: 07773 205181 or Karen Rudge 07867 179812
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse
- oDemonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Desirable
- oEvidence of post-basic professional development
Experience
Essential
- oLiterate in IT/Computer Skills
- oEvidence of knowledge of clinical governance.
- oKnowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
- oGood communication skills based on fluency in English language.
other
Essential
- Access to Car, and prepared to travel to other sites
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse
- oDemonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Desirable
- oEvidence of post-basic professional development
Experience
Essential
- oLiterate in IT/Computer Skills
- oEvidence of knowledge of clinical governance.
- oKnowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
- oGood communication skills based on fluency in English language.
other
Essential
- Access to Car, and prepared to travel to other sites
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whitchurch Centre, Twinwoods Resource Centre, Milton Road, Bedford, MK416AT
BEDFORD
MK41 6AT
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
