Community Auxiliary Nurse - Night Service

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

There has never been a better time to join Wirral Community Health and Care Trust, as we have just received a CQC rating of GOOD with areas in OUTSTANDING. Providing Community Nursing Services over 24 hours that keep our local communities thriving is the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Community Auxiliary Nurse to work within the Community Nursing Night Service Team.

The post is for 16 hours per week and is for a fixed term period of 6 months.

The Community Night team is based at Community Intermediate Care Centre, First Floor - Clatterbridge Road, Clatterbridge, Wirral.

To cover 7 day period, Working 3 evenings a week, however, where service requires to complete Night Shift.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work predominantly evening shifts on a flexible rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays; however you may be required to work shifts across the 24 hour period depending on service needs.

Whilst community experience would be an advantage we are keen to recruit those who have relevant transferable skills who are enthusiastic to develop their career in the community setting.

Our Community Nursing Team supports the needs of housebound patients living on the Wirral. We provide valuable care, supporting people to manage their long term conditions, and maximise their independence, which in turn can prevent admission into hospital or enable a quicker discharge if they admitted.

About us

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

844-6912852

Job locations

Community Intermediate Care Centre, Community Nursing Night Service

Clatterbridge, Wirral,

CH63 4JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.

Please see the Job Description for full list of the expected duties of the role and refer to the Person Specification when completing your application.

Access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.

Please see the Job Description for full list of the expected duties of the role and refer to the Person Specification when completing your application.

Access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Person Specification

Quals & professional

Essential

NVQ Level III - direct care, social care (or equivalent)
Manual Handling Skills
Knowledge of Infection Control
Knowledge of Tissue Viability

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of patient care
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience of working within the Community

Skills and attributes

Essential

Good communication skills verbal/written
Good interpersonal skills
Good personal organisational skills
Ability to work unsupervised when required

Desirable

Basic computer skills

Personal qualities

Essential

Willingness to undertake in-service training and development
Access to a car for work purposes
Full UK Driving Licence

Person Specification

Quals & professional

Essential

NVQ Level III - direct care, social care (or equivalent)
Manual Handling Skills
Knowledge of Infection Control
Knowledge of Tissue Viability

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of patient care
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience of working within the Community

Skills and attributes

Essential

Good communication skills verbal/written
Good interpersonal skills
Good personal organisational skills
Ability to work unsupervised when required

Desirable

Basic computer skills

Personal qualities

Essential

Willingness to undertake in-service training and development
Access to a car for work purposes
Full UK Driving Licence

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.