Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to work with the Fleetwood District Nurses Team. This 37.5 hour post is a permanent contract
If you would like to join our team in providing high quality District Nursing Services, are innovative, enthusiastic, enjoy developing yourself and others and have a positive attitude to change, we would like to hear from you.
NMC Level 1 Registration (Adult Branch), IT skills and car driver essential, enhanced CRB clearance required.
Main duties of the job
Assists the Nurse in Charge in the co-ordination and delivery of care to patients in their own homes or in treatment room, in line with District Nursing Strategy nationally and locally.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing
Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.
Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities, to communicate condition-related
Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers.
Administer drugs within NMC guidelines.
Please ensure you have read the attached job description and person specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing
Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.
Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities, to communicate condition-related
Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers.
Administer drugs within NMC guidelines.
Please ensure you have read the attached job description and person specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- V 150 Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult situations.
- Ability to Identify and assess patient's needs.
Desirable
- 18-24 month's community experience.
- Multidisciplinary working
Skills
Essential
- Willing to develop professionally.
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS.
- Able to make decisions on evidence based practice.
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job
- Evidence of self-development
- Ability to organize self and others by prioritizing and delegating as needed
- Good time management skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- V 150 Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult situations.
- Ability to Identify and assess patient's needs.
Desirable
- 18-24 month's community experience.
- Multidisciplinary working
Skills
Essential
- Willing to develop professionally.
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS.
- Able to make decisions on evidence based practice.
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job
- Evidence of self-development
- Ability to organize self and others by prioritizing and delegating as needed
- Good time management skills.
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
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fleetwood District Nurses
Westview Health Village, Broadway
Fleetwood
FY7 8GU
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
