Job summary
Within our busy Neighbourhood Team, we are
looking for a Community Nurse 37.5 hours per week, who is passionate about nursing
and excited by change and who is keen to help shape a new way of delivering
nursing care in the community. We are a
team of creative health care professionals who are focused on compassionate
care. We work closely with our GPs and work hard at developing relationships
with other primary care services, drawing on the skills of our MDT colleagues
to manage complex patients and ensure our services are as responsive and
patient centred as possible.
We are a supportive team who are all
committed to developing our services to provide the most individual care for
our patients. We offer dedicated time for training and clinical supervision,
with a supportive learning & development department to help guide you in
your career progression.
We will provide you with resources to develop
and progress, as well as flexibility, continual professional development and a
wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss informally if
this is the right role for you, please contact Debbie Abbots on 07753209501 or Jenni Rastall
on 07738260648
Main duties of the job
The role requires
- The ability to communicate effectively
at all levels
- Flexible working to provide care
across the local area (the service operates from 7:30am 6:30pm, Monday - Sunday
incl bank holidays)
- An enthusiastic, motivated and
innovative thinker
- The ability to work autonomously,
manage your own case load and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability to problem solve
- Experience of working in a fast paced
and varied environment
- The ability to travel to deliver care
services
Your typical working day will
include home visits for adults over 18 years needing a range of nursing
interventions, including end of life care, all types of wound care- you will
become expert in tissue viability. Other skills required will be in IV therapy and
holistic assessment of a persons needs, taking in to account their environment
and social circumstances.
You
will support in the education of student nurses pre and post registration, plus
nurse associates and HCAs to a high standard. As a band 5 nurse, you will
oversee patients and assist in decision making regarding their care. You will
also attend daily handovers and participate in meetings.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the
organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to
maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take responsibility for
themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
- 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
The post holder will:
- Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the
organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to
maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take responsibility for
themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- 2 years post registration experience
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of management of caseloads
Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills
- Confidence to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working and clinical governance
Desirable
- Competence in male and suprapubic catheterisation
- Venepuncture and IV therapy
- Cannulation
- Management of syringe drivers
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to understand professional and ethical issues
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Team player
- Able to cope under pressure
- Compassion and empathy skills
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes
- Mentor award
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- 2 years post registration experience
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of management of caseloads
Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills
- Confidence to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working and clinical governance
Desirable
- Competence in male and suprapubic catheterisation
- Venepuncture and IV therapy
- Cannulation
- Management of syringe drivers
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to understand professional and ethical issues
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Team player
- Able to cope under pressure
- Compassion and empathy skills
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes
- Mentor award
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).
