Community Nurse

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is looking for a dedicated Community Nurse (Band 5) to deliver holistic patient care in community settings. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. This role offers a competitive salary along with a High Cost Area Supplement. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Additional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality evidence-based care.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior experience in delivering care in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, advice, and teaching within professional competence.
• Collaborate with GPs and other professionals for individual patient care.
• Deliver holistic health care to patients in their homes and clinics.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of Primary Care Services

Driving

Education

Registered nurse (Part 1)

Job description

Overview

Permanent Community Nurse Band 5 - Community Clinic, Havering. Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued then look no further. NELFT are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurses to complement our skill mix within the CHCS across Havering. The Community Nurse will support with the provision of holistic health care as delegated within own level of agreed competency, to patients, families/Carers in their own homes, to include residential care homes and in nurse led clinics. Please note that for this role we are unable to provide support for overseas nurses requiring assistance with the OCSE (Overseas Clinical Support Examination). Candidates must already meet the necessary qualifications and requirements for UK practice.

Responsibilities

• The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the professional competence of the post holder and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality evidence based care.
• The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse (Part 1) and will work as a member of the integrated community health care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients under the supervision of the District Nurse.
• Essential criteria for this post include:
• • The ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary Primary Health Care Team
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of key issues in Primary Care Services
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Car driver essential - Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Values

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Benefits

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941).