Band 6 Specialist Community Nurse

NHS; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Trowbridge is looking for a Specialist Community Nurse to provide care in patients' homes and residential homes. This role requires a Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of experience, focusing on high-quality patient care and collaboration with various health professionals. The position supports professional development and offers a flexible working schedule.

Benefits

NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms

On-site parking

Discounts on everyday purchases

Access to wages as you earn

Mental and physical wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current live PIN.
• 3 years' experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience in hospital and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients and their families.
• Deliver high service standards.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Teaching and Assessing NMC qualification

Evidence of relevant post-registration specialist professional development

Experience managing long-term conditions

Collaborative working with Social Services

Innovative clinical practice development

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Are you passionate about nursing and providing health care in people's own homes?

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?

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. HCRG 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 Health Care Support workers.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Community Nurse, you will care for patients and their families in the way that you believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work to help us continue to change things for the better. 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.

You'll care for patients and their families in the way that you believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work to help us continue to change things for the better.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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
• Plentiful on-site parking
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases
• Access to your wages as you earn them
• Online and face-to-face help with your mental and physical wellbeing
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and opportunities for continuing professional development
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location

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.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Committed company and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.