Community Link Nurse

East Of England Community Health And Care Nhs Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is offering a full-time Band 6 Community Link Nurse on a one-year secondment to the NN4 Community Nursing team. The role covers Brundall, Acle, Rackheath, Hoveton and Wroxham, visiting patients in their homes, care homes and clinics.

You will lead and supervise Band 5 nurses, work with therapy colleagues to maximise patient function and independence, and support the Clinical Lead Nurse with managerial tasks while developing both clinical and

Qualifications

• First level degree or on pathway, or equivalent
• RGN
• Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long-term conditions, frail or elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs.
• Work with integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• Collaborate to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Liaise with other health professionals and agencies to provide a seamless service.
• Direct link to specified medical practices and manage associated nursing caseload.
• Coordinate on-duty arrangements for Band 6 nurses to ensure service coverage.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Care planning

Communication

Empathy

Stress management

Data entry

Collaboration

Cannulation / IV Therapy

Education

First level degree or on pathway

RGN

Assessor/mentorship preparation

ENB 998 or equivalent

Current NMC registration

CPD evidence

Job description

Job summary

An amazing and rare opportunity has arrived for a full time Band 6 Community Link Nurse to cover a years secondment in the NN4 Community Nursing team.

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our dedicated and highly professional team of Community/District nurses working in the Brundall, Acle, Rackheath, Hoveton and Wroxham areas covering the service seven days a week.

This role will offer the opportunity for both clinical and leadership development, whilst working in a caring, friendly and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex patients with a wide variety of health needs of acute or chronic presentation, visiting them within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics. We are looking for a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care. You will supervise Band 5 Community Nurses and other members of the nursing team, and work closely with the therapy staff to assist the patient to achieve maximal function and independence. In addition, you will support the Clinical Lead Nurse with managerial responsibilities.

You will need effective communication skills and must be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential to have evidence of professional competencies and have the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to clinical practice. A sound understanding and knowledge of the current drive to transform community services is an essential requirement.

About us

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is going through organisational development and you will be expected to contribute to service and quality development of the domiciliary service, such as new ways of working and clinical audits. You will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.

Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect your skills.

If you wish to discuss any aspects please contact Kirstie Sainsbury-Logan, Clinical Operations Manager: email [e-mail]

Job responsibilities

• To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• To working within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our services users.
• To be the direct link to specified medical practices and responsible for managing the associated nursing caseload.
• To liaise with other link nurses and co-ordinate off duty for Band 6 nurses to ensure service coverage across the locality.

Qualifications

Essential

• First level degree or on pathway, or equivalent
• RGN
• Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
• Consultation skills
• Clinical assessment skills
• Long term conditions module

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of working at relevant level within the community setting
• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training/ short courses
• Highly motivated
• Provides high standards of care
• Demonstrates tact and diplomacy
• Empathetic and sensitive to the patients/service needs
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Accurate inputting of data/patient records
• Good interpersonal skills
• A team player

Desirable

• Cannulation / IV Therapy administration

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Be able to kneel, bend and stoop and work in cramped environments
• Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).