Community Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pay:16.53-26.45 per hour

Job description:

Job Title: Community Nurse

Trust:TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Pay Rates: £16.53-£26.45ph

Trust info

Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (T&G ICFT) is one of the first Integrated Care Organisations in England, bringing together a wide range of health and social care services within the hospital and the local community. A small but friendly and ambitious organisation, T&G ICFT is a fantastic place to work. Located on the edges of Manchester, enjoy the nearby Peak District as well as the excellent transport links to Leeds.

Why might this job interest you?

This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests

Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action or escalation

Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations

Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations

Recognising limitations and escalating concerns

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A car and valid UK driving license

A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of six months paid experience in a community environment within the last two years

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-lyne

Lancashire

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)