Job summary
Are you looking for an
exciting opportunity that offers a great work/life balance?
Would you like to work within a
supportive team?
Would you like the opportunity to
care for people in their own home?
We
are looking to appoint highly motivated Community Staff Nurses to join our District Nursing Teams who have a passion for delivering safe, high-quality
care to patients in the community setting.
We have vacancies in the District Nursing teams at Network 1 -Castleford/Normanton, Network 2 - Ackworth, Hemsworth and South Kirby, Network 4 - Pontefract, Featherstone and Ferrybridge, and Network 6 - Ossett.
The established team of qualified District Nurses, Senior Nurses, Staff Nurses and Healthcare Assistants work autonomously to provide a range of highly
skilled care needs to patients predominantly in their own homes.
We are a very friendly and forward thinking service with
endless opportunities for career development.
This
is an exciting time to join the District Nursing Teams!
We encourage all
interested applicants to have an informal chat with the team who will be
willing to talk to you about their roles.
We are looking for
both experienced and newly qualified nurses to join our existing team. All flexible applications will be considered to help you achieve a great
work/life balance.
If you share our vision and values, and want to be part of
our team, please submit an application via NHS Jobs.
Please contact us with any questions you may have, or to
arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of our team, you will have the opportunity
to develop and extend your clinical knowledge and experience by working across
a range of clinical settings; develop extensive clinical assessment and case
management skills in areas such as hospital avoidance, managing long term
conditions, wound management, end of life care and to plan and deliver complex
care plans.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million
people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and
across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in
Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the
forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the
development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being
respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim
to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of
this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of
our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participating in
the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects
the rights of patients carers and staff.
Ability to relate
to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening
skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
Creating,
maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
Recognising areas
of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy
working environment.
Maintaining an
awareness of national and regional initiatives.
Participating in
the individual performance review process.
Participating in
Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
Participating in
the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
Acting as a
positive ambassador for the Trust.
Contributing to
the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
Striving for
continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
Submitting new
ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participating in
the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects
the rights of patients carers and staff.
Ability to relate
to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening
skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
Creating,
maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
Recognising areas
of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy
working environment.
Maintaining an
awareness of national and regional initiatives.
Participating in
the individual performance review process.
Participating in
Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
Participating in
the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
Acting as a
positive ambassador for the Trust.
Contributing to
the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
Striving for
continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
Submitting new
ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working in health care setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Prioritise tasks.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nursing.
- Diploma HE Nursing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written).
- Enthusiastic.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally.
Other
Essential
- Required to travel to various sites across the district.
- Access to use of a vehicle.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working in health care setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Prioritise tasks.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nursing.
- Diploma HE Nursing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written).
- Enthusiastic.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally.
Other
Essential
- Required to travel to various sites across the district.
- Access to use of a vehicle.
Additional information
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).
