Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Community Staff Nurse and join the Buckingham Adult Community Healthcare Team. The team cover a wide rural geographical area in North Bucks.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
To contribute to processes for service and quality improvement.
Assess the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and deliver therapeutic interventions based on best available evidence in order to improve health outcomes.
To manage own case load, delivering and evaluating service delivery to patients with a variety of medical conditions and those delegated by case managers.
To plan interventions with the Case Manager and other team members using the common assessment process.
To take part in the referral management process to ensure patients are treated by the most appropriate member of the team/service.
To contribute to the development of protocols and procedures developed for clinical pathways
Assist in the development of case management protocols and guidelines within their own area of professional practice
Participate in weekend rotas / 7 day working rotas
Take part in the clinical rotation within the post holders relevant profession.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
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?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
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 & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
- 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
- Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
- Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
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
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team in English
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to work required shift pattern
- Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues
- Computer Literate
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Managerial and leadership ability
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
- 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
- Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
- Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
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
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team in English
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to work required shift pattern
- Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues
- Computer Literate
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Managerial and leadership ability
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
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).
