Job summary
This is a full time post.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to use your
clinical skills to make a difference, while working in a community environment,
this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Droitwich, Ombersley and Rurals
Neighbourhood Team (DOR).
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed
Band 5 Staff Nurse to be based at Droitwich medical centre, which is situated
close to junction 5/6 of the M5, we also have another satellite hub in Tenbury
located at the hospital. Our team covers 8 GP
surgeries situated in the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire.
If you are looking for a role,
where you can use your skills to make a difference then come and join our team,
where nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Health Care
Assistants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing Associates and Administrators
work together in our local Neighbourhood and alongside our GP partners to
support people in their home environment.
Main duties of the job
The role will require: The ability to
communicate effectively with others at all levels
Working flexibly to provide the
service delivery need across the local area (the service operates from 7:30am
6:30pm, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays).
An enthusiastic, motivated and
innovative thinker to become part of a primary care facing community.
The ability to work autonomously and
manage your own patient list whilst supervising others and working within a
multi-disciplinary team.
The ability to problem solve and
manage time effectively.
Experience of working in a fast paced
and varied environment.
The ability to travel to deliver care
services.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as an autonomous
practitioner within the integrated team, providing rapid and planned assessment
and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community
settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and
wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be
achieved through a combination of hands-on clinical skills and knowledge to
treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working
with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate
packages of care.
Regularly take responsibility for the caseload in the absence of
the Senior Community Nurse.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as an autonomous
practitioner within the integrated team, providing rapid and planned assessment
and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community
settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and
wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be
achieved through a combination of hands-on clinical skills and knowledge to
treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working
with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate
packages of care.
Regularly take responsibility for the caseload in the absence of
the Senior Community Nurse.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic IT skills.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of management of caseloads
Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills.
- Understanding of evidence based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic IT skills.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of management of caseloads
Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills.
- Understanding of evidence based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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).
