Bank Community Nurse Band 5 & 6

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks an ambitious Band 5 Nurse to join its community health team in London. This role requires delivering compassionate care through holistic assessments, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Flexibility, a driving licence, and community experience are key qualifications for this challenging yet rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in adult community services is desirable.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake full holistic assessments through patient visits.
• Work with MDT to develop management plans.
• Adapt to the changing needs of the service.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Calm under pressure

Education

Registered General Nurse

Post-basic professional development

Community Experience

Job description

Are you a Band 5 Nurse who would like to join our dynamic team? We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, compassionate and experienced Band 5 nurse to support the changing face of community health care.

Main duties of the job

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Through face to face patient visits you will undertake a full holistic assessment, plan care with the patient at the centre and undertake physical examination of the patient with undifferentiated conditions.

You will be working closely with other members of the MDT and partners to formulate a management plan that will support the patient to remain in the community

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job responsibilities

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-20:00.

Person Specification

Education

• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Community Experience
• Evidence of post-basic professional development

Experience

• Significant/recent experience working at a high level (Band 5 or above)
• Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure

Other

• Driving licence
• Access to a vehicle for work

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.