Community Nursing Auxiliary

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Community Nursing Auxiliary for 37.5 hours per week for The Warrens Community Nursing Team based at The Warrens, West Wirral medical centre

This is a permanent contract.

The shifts will include 8:30 - 17:00pm and 12noon till 8pm over 7 days , and will include weekend and bank holidays .Candidate needs to be flexible to cover service needs.

Main duties of the job

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.

You will be required to work predominantly day 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.

Access to a car for work purposes is essential.

About us

The posts require good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. You will have a sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and current professional issues. You will be working in a lone capacity under the direction of a Team Leader and in conjunction with other team members, ensuring clinical standards are maintained using evidence based practice.

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

844-6959816

Job locations

The Warrens Community Nursing Team

Wirral

CH49 5PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have a good knowledge of the components of Clinical Governance, Best Practice, Risk Management, Clinical Audit and relevant Professional Codes. You will be flexible, adaptable and reliable and be able to evidence excellent clinical skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Personal qualities

Essential

Willingness to undertake in-service training and development
Access to a car for work purposes

Skills and attributes

Essential

Good communication skills verbal/written
Good interpersonal skills
Good personal organisational skills
Ability to work unsupervised when required
Access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

Basic computer skills

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of patient care
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience of working within the Community

Quals & professional

Essential

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

Person Specification

Personal qualities

Essential

Willingness to undertake in-service training and development
Access to a car for work purposes

Skills and attributes

Essential

Good communication skills verbal/written
Good interpersonal skills
Good personal organisational skills
Ability to work unsupervised when required
Access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

Basic computer skills

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of patient care
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience of working within the Community

Quals & professional

Essential

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

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.