Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Nurse, working within the Unplanned Care team within Barking and Dagenham .
We are seeking an innovative, caring and dedicated registered Nurse to compliment the Barking & Dagenham Community Health and Social Care team.
Thesuccessful candidateswill be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day-to-day work. These are the 5P's:
- Putting people first
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a registered nurse responsible for patients allocated to them and will asses, manage plan and deliver care, including being professional and legally accountable
Working within the unplanned care team the post holder will triage and provide care to patients within the borough of B & D requiring ad hoc/urgent visits in line with the CHSCS SOP
The unplanned care team provide cover 7 days a week between 7am and 7pm, the post holder will be required to be flexible and ensure cover, along with colleagues during this period
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC/ RN or any other 1st level Nursing, RN12 Adult Qualification
- Evidence of post-registration education and training
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- Relevant post-registration course e.g. wound management, diabetes, leg ulcer care, continence care and assessment
- Nurse Prescriber (V150)
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- The content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Able to initiate patient assessment and care planning with the support of a senior colleague
- Able to work with patients and carers as partners in care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines necessary
- Experience of working as a member of a team but also to work autonomously
- Experience of providing packages of care, which involve other agencies
- Reflective Practitioner
Desirable
- Community Nursing Experience
- Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff
- Experience of acting up in the absence of team leader in caseload and team management
Experience
Essential
- Previous community nursing experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC/ RN or any other 1st level Nursing, RN12 Adult Qualification
- Evidence of post-registration education and training
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- Relevant post-registration course e.g. wound management, diabetes, leg ulcer care, continence care and assessment
- Nurse Prescriber (V150)
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- The content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Able to initiate patient assessment and care planning with the support of a senior colleague
- Able to work with patients and carers as partners in care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines necessary
- Experience of working as a member of a team but also to work autonomously
- Experience of providing packages of care, which involve other agencies
- Reflective Practitioner
Desirable
- Community Nursing Experience
- Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff
- Experience of acting up in the absence of team leader in caseload and team management
Experience
Essential
- Previous community nursing experience
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).
