Job summary
We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 nurse to join our Community Nursing team in Bedfordshire. This substantive post is for the Mid Beds Community Nursing Team delivering care to people aligned to Biggleswade GP practices and aligned residential homes.
This highly respected team delivers responsive high quality nursing to patients in their own homes.
We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS. You will work closely with other members of the MDT to deliver care to patients with complex needs.
You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams
If you want a career which brings a new challenge every day, gives you the opportunity to test your ability to think quickly, solve problems, assess and treat patients within the place they call home, then Community Nursing could be the team for you. This is an exciting opportunity if you are thinking about joining community nursing or gaining new experiences.
Main duties of the job
Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual. The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff, who will make a positive contribution to the service. You will have regular supervision, mentorship and support from within the Primary Care Team and the Trust.
Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply. There is a preceptorship program and competencies to support your development.
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 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
This is a fulltime post.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah OHare Head of PCH - Mid 07773053918
Kelly Smith Team Lead Mid Beds 07785695403
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 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
This is a fulltime post.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah OHare Head of PCH - Mid 07773053918
Kelly Smith Team Lead Mid Beds 07785695403
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or ocommitment to undertake
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Physical/Mental/Emotional Support
Essential
- Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
- Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
- Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
- Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions
Expereience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi- oprofessional working.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- oComprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness.
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
Desirable
- oDemonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care.
Freedom to act
Essential
- Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
- Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
other
Essential
- Current UK driving license and access to a car
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or ocommitment to undertake
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Physical/Mental/Emotional Support
Essential
- Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
- Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
- Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
- Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions
Expereience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi- oprofessional working.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- oComprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness.
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
Desirable
- oDemonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care.
Freedom to act
Essential
- Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
- Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
other
Essential
- Current UK driving license and access to a car
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
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).
