Job summary
Band 5 Community Nurse - Extended Primary Care Teams, Newham
This is an exciting time in the Extended Primary Care Service in Newham.
This is an opportunity for experienced and newly qualified Registered Nurses (Adult) to join our Extended Primary Care Teams in Newham, East London as Band 5 Community Nurse.
What we are looking for:
- Experienced qualified nurses (Registered Nurses Adult) who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge in community health practice.
- Newly qualified nurses who are looking for their first post as a qualified nurse.
- Nurses who offer a high level of person-centered nursing care.
- Nurses with excellent communication skills both verbal and non verbal.
- Nurses who can work as part of a Multidisciplinary team in order to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
- Nurses who can work shifts over 7 days a week (including Bank Holidays)
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and person specification to see if this is the role for you. Remember to demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet the person specification.
You must be registered with the NMC (Registered Nurses Adult), have some post registration experience and be looking for a career in the community.
Final year students waiting for NMC registration will be considered if you meet the other essential criteria in the person specification.
(If you are an overseas nurse DO NOT respond to this advert but email Caroline Ogunsola, Professional Development Lead Nurse on c.ogunsola@nhs.net ).
About us
The service is based in East Ham Care Centre and is operational 365/366 days a year including weekends and Bank holidays from 8am 8pm.
Professional Support:
East London Foundation Trust values its staff. We will provide you with regular supervision and appraisal and give you opportunities to work towards your desired career pathway.
There are opportunities for training and continuing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should be able to work autonomously to provide nursing care to patients in their own home
The post holder will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised nursing care in a range of settings.
The post holder will provide health education to enable patients to self-manage, and achieve optimum independence following deterioration or a period of ill health
The post holder will be required to support the senior nursing team in the maintenance of efficient and effective delivery of services.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including GPs, social workers, therapists, and specialists.
Coordinate care to ensure continuity and prevent hospital admissions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should be able to work autonomously to provide nursing care to patients in their own home
The post holder will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised nursing care in a range of settings.
The post holder will provide health education to enable patients to self-manage, and achieve optimum independence following deterioration or a period of ill health
The post holder will be required to support the senior nursing team in the maintenance of efficient and effective delivery of services.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including GPs, social workers, therapists, and specialists.
Coordinate care to ensure continuity and prevent hospital admissions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse.
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up- to-date clinical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi- professional working.
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse.
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up- to-date clinical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi- professional working.
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
Desirable
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).
