Band 6 Specialist Community Nurse

HCRG Care Group; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in England is looking for a Band 6 Specialist Community Nurse to join the Trowbridge Community Team. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care in homes and residential settings while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a valid RN license and have substantial clinical experience in various settings. The position offers opportunities for professional development, a supportive work environment, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Access to wages as earned

Mental and physical wellbeing support

Continuing professional development opportunities

Innovation funding

Free refreshments

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience in a variety of settings including hospital and community.
• Experience of managing a range of long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in patients' homes and residential homes.
• Work closely with GP Practices and other community services.
• Assist people to manage their conditions in their own homes.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Well developed communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with current live PIN

Teaching and Assessing NMC approved qualification

Evidence of relevant post registration specialist professional development

Job description

We have a 30 hours per week Fixed term maternity cover position available within the Trowbridge Community Team, but we would consider part time for the right person, as we are looking for inspirational Registered Nurses to deliver a high standard of quality care to patients within the community setting. Wiltshire Health and Care is proactive in developing community specific training and can offer a supportive and friendly environment in which to learn new skills.

Community Nurses deliver care in patients' homes and residential homes as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, linking closely with the GP Practices and other community services in the local areas. We work with the aim of preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and in assisting people to manage their conditions in their own homes.

The Trowbridge Community Team are a multidisciplinary team including Nurses, Therapists, Clinical Leads, the Home First Team, Care Coordinators and other staff. Do you have the commitment to make a difference to people's lives? Are you keen to learn and develop within a rewarding Community Nursing role?

The team is based in Trowbridge Community Hospital and operates a shift pattern from 07.00 - 22.00. Nursing staff will be expected to work weekends and will be expected to cover early and late shifts. Evidence of up to date clinical professional development is essential and experience in front line NHS community patient care is preferable.

Applicants need to have excellent clinical skills, well developed communication skills and be able to work under pressure. The role is demanding but rewarding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual who can work flexibly and efficiently.

We are a busy, friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide. You will put to use your strong communication and organisation skills, along with a flexible approach, to ensure you deliver positive experiences to patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.

Responsibilities and Requirements

We feel passionate that everyone should feel valued when they come into contact with our organisation, whether that's you, someone we care for or the wider community we operate in. Our ideal candidate will be / will have:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current live PIN on NMC register
• Teaching and Assessing NMC approved qualification
• Evidence of relevant post registration specialist professional development
• 3 years' experience as a registered nurse
• Experience in a variety of settings including hospital and community
• Experience of managing a range of long-term conditions
• Experience of working collaboratively with Social Services
• Evidence of innovative clinical practice development

As this role requires travel, a driving license and access to a car is required for this role.

What We Offer

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.

We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

As a Band 6 Specialist Community Nurse, you'll be part of our valued team at Trowbridge Hospital, working with the Trowbridge Community Team. You will feel valued within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• AFC Band 6 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions (Salary within banding, discussed and agreed based on previous salary with evidence provided)
• Plentiful on site-parking
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing - from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care - backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location