Job summary
The Bank plays a vital role in supporting ongoing service provision in the event of absence, vacancies or unpredictable increases in workload.
Main duties of the job
Bank Staff Nurse
If you're tempted to try community nursing, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a go...you'll love it.
We are looking to recruit Registered Nurses to our Community Nurse Bank. This is to support Community Nursing Teams across the Wirral.
The Bank plays a vital role in supporting ongoing service provision in the event of absence, vacancies or unpredictable increases in workload.
Experience is desirable but not essential. You should be motivated and be able to deliver high quality evidence based skilled nursing care within the community setting to meet the needs of the housebound patient. You will have good communication skills and be able to work autonomously but also work in an integrated way; as close working with our integrated rapid response teams, Community Matrons and social services colleagues is essential to ensure seamless care to out patient.
In addition to a structured mandatory training package, Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust will provide a comprehensive induction strategy and local orientation to the service. There is an excellent in house training allowing each individual the opportunity for further learning and development.
Access to a car for work purposes is essential as is a full driving licence.
About us
We are looking to recruit Registered Nurses to our Community Nurse Bank. This is to support Community Nursing Teams across the Wirral.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should be motivated and be able to deliver high quality evidence based skilled nursing care within the community setting to meet the needs of the housebound patient. You will have good communication skills and be able to work autonomously but also work in an integrated way; as close working with our integrated rapid response teams, Community Matrons and social services colleagues is essential to ensure seamless care to out patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should be motivated and be able to deliver high quality evidence based skilled nursing care within the community setting to meet the needs of the housebound patient. You will have good communication skills and be able to work autonomously but also work in an integrated way; as close working with our integrated rapid response teams, Community Matrons and social services colleagues is essential to ensure seamless care to out patient.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Evidence of further recent professional development
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of relevant clinical knowledge
- Demonstrate evidence of a range of relevant transferable clinical skills
Desirable
- Has awareness of current local and national policies relating to health
- Community Nursing experience
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Computer Literate
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Understands the role of the Staff Nurse on the Community
- Access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Evidence of further recent professional development
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of relevant clinical knowledge
- Demonstrate evidence of a range of relevant transferable clinical skills
Desirable
- Has awareness of current local and national policies relating to health
- Community Nursing experience
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Computer Literate
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Understands the role of the Staff Nurse on the Community
- Access to a car for work purposes
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
