Autonomous Community Nurse – MDT Team Player

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Community Staff Nurse (Band 5) in Macclesfield to join an innovative Community Nursing Team. The role involves autonomous nursing care in a multi-disciplinary neighbourhood setting, with support for carers and patients across long-term conditions and elderly care.

Travel is required across the area; the service runs 8am–5pm with various shift patterns. DBS check is mandatory; visa sponsorship not relevant for NHS staff.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio.
• Non-medical prescriber.
• Teaching / Assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of high-standard nursing care as part of a nursing team under direction of a registered professional.
• Autonomous practitioner responsible for holistic assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Carry out assigned tasks including direct nursing care and administrative duties to ensure safe, individualised care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Gerontology awareness

SSKIN principles

IT literacy

Leg ulcer care

Diabetes care

Long-term care needs

Education

NMC registration

Portfolio of CPD evidence

Non-medical prescriber

Teaching/Assessing qualification

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Community Staff Nurse (Band 5) in Macclesfield to join an innovative Community Nursing Team. The role involves autonomous nursing care in a multi-disciplinary neighbourhood setting, with support for carers and patients across long-term conditions and elderly care.

Travel is required across the area; the service runs 8am–5pm with various shift patterns. DBS check is mandatory; visa sponsorship not relevant for NHS staff.