Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our community nursing team in Watton as a registered nurse.
You will be a registered nurse with skills in palliative / end of life care, wound care (including management of leg ulcers and pressure ulcers), catheter care and unplanned care for this vulnerable group of patients alongside a strong desire to further develop your community nursing skills and experience.
You will be required to work over a 7 day working week including weekends and be hard working, motivated, with excellent communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in holistic assessment, to demonstrate that you use your initiative and have a keen interest in working with this group of patients. You must hold a full and valid driving licenseand have access to a vehicle.
You will support staff working at a band 3 and 4 level, along with students and apprentices.
Please do contact us for information regarding the role expectations and what a typical day may entail.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and respond to unplanned care referrals
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
About us
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our Breckland Team based at Watton Health Centre, Watton, on a permanent contract for full time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time hours.
This friendly and busy team requires a keen and motivated Nurse to provide assessment and quality interventions to the population of patients restricted to receiving care in their homes. You will be covering patients living in the Watton area.
Apply now to join an organizationthat has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans, using clinical reasoning skills, that may need to be delivered from a range of options.
- Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based care programme for each patient, modifying it as required.
- Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
- Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
- Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their care management plan.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Be aware of assistive technology and utilise where appropriate.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
- Ensure own caseload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patient need.
- Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
- Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.
- Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans, using clinical reasoning skills, that may need to be delivered from a range of options.
- Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based care programme for each patient, modifying it as required.
- Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
- Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
- Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their care management plan.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Be aware of assistive technology and utilise where appropriate.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
- Ensure own caseload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patient need.
- Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
- Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.
- Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree
- RN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good time management skills
- Highly motivated
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Flexible approach to work to accommodate patient/service needs
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills
- Able to bend, kneel and stoop and work in cramped conditions
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
Desirable
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Palliative care
- Long term conditions
- Diabetes management
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Empathy and Sensitivity
- Ability to report and escalate issues
- Good communication skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
Desirable
- Experience supervising staff
Other
Essential
- Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- Professional appearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree
- RN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good time management skills
- Highly motivated
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Flexible approach to work to accommodate patient/service needs
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills
- Able to bend, kneel and stoop and work in cramped conditions
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
Desirable
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Palliative care
- Long term conditions
- Diabetes management
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Empathy and Sensitivity
- Ability to report and escalate issues
- Good communication skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
Desirable
- Experience supervising staff
Other
Essential
- Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- Professional appearance
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).
