Community Staff Nurse - Buckingham ACHT

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Community Staff Nurse and join the Buckingham Adult Community Healthcare Team.The post is to provide nursing interventions to patients in their home environment predominantly supporting diabetic patients and out of hours patient calls. If you are interested in joining our friendly team we would like to hear from you.

You should have a wide range of clinical expertise within the NHS as well as experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment. The post holder must be able to demonstrate their professional skills and competence in medicines management, care and treatment delivery. You must be innovative in your approach and willing to work with other members of the community team and ward staff to ensure a high-quality service delivery. You must be willing to develop your own knowledge and skills.You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.

Main duties of the job

o To contribute to processes for service and quality improvement.o Assess the physical and psycho-social needs of patients and deliver therapeutic interventions based on best available evidence in order to improve health outcomes.o To manage own case load, delivering and evaluating service delivery to patients with a variety of medical conditions and those delegated by case managers.o To plan interventions with the Case Manager and other team members using the common assessment process.o To take part in the referral management process to ensure patients are treated by the most appropriate member of the team/service.o To contribute to the development of protocols and procedures developed for clinical pathwayso Assist in the development of case management protocols and guidelines within their own area of professional practiceo Participate in weekend rotas / 7 day working rotaso Take part in the clinical rotation within the post holder's relevant profession.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

434-IEC5465330

Job locations

Buckingham ACHT

High Street

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

Evidence of further continued professional development which may include courses:
Interest in older people's nursing/ rehabilitation and awareness of the political agenda relating to advanced age
Mentorship (ENB 998, SLICE, MSSP).
Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Experience as a band 5 preferably in medical nursing within the NHS.
Previous experience as shift/team leader
Experience of teaching, HCA's Students and qualified staff

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team in English.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Report writing skills
Ability to work required shift pattern.
Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues
High motivation and ability to motivate others
Computer Literate

Desirable

Knowledge of modernisation agenda within the NHS and social care
Presentation skills
Competency in IV drug administration. Infusion pump skills
Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non -confrontational manner

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to work internal rotation - Early, late, long day and night shifts including weekends
Ability to work across the Trust

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

Evidence of further continued professional development which may include courses:
Interest in older people's nursing/ rehabilitation and awareness of the political agenda relating to advanced age
Mentorship (ENB 998, SLICE, MSSP).
Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Experience as a band 5 preferably in medical nursing within the NHS.
Previous experience as shift/team leader
Experience of teaching, HCA's Students and qualified staff

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team in English.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Report writing skills
Ability to work required shift pattern.
Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues
High motivation and ability to motivate others
Computer Literate

Desirable

Knowledge of modernisation agenda within the NHS and social care
Presentation skills
Competency in IV drug administration. Infusion pump skills
Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non -confrontational manner

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to work internal rotation - Early, late, long day and night shifts including weekends
Ability to work across the Trust

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.