Community Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Heacham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a registered nurse to assess, plan and deliver care to housebound patients. You will work across homes, clinics and care settings, supporting early hospital discharge and collaborating with a wide care network.

Newly qualified nurses are supported through a preceptorship year with appropriate mentorship; a driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or first-level degree in nursing is required.
• RN qualification (Registered Nurse) is required.
• ENB 998 mentorship preparation or equivalent, with mentorship qualification within year one for preceptorship posts.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care packages in patients' homes, care homes, and clinics.
• Assess, prescribe and deliver care for patients with long-term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs.
• Support patients to manage their health and reduce hospital admissions.
• Collaborate with the integrated team to support early discharge from hospital.
• Coordinate with health professionals and agencies to provide joined-up care.
• Mentor and support newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship year.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

Observation skills

Time management

English communication

Education

Diploma or degree in nursing

Job description

The Coastal Community Nursing team, within East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, needs a registered nurse to assess, plan and deliver care to housebound patients. Patients have complex long-term conditions and receive care at home, in care homes and clinics, with work alongside the integrated team to ease hospital discharge and avoid admissions. The post also supports newly qualified nurses in preceptorship, and a mentorship qualification must be gained within year one. Candidates need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care packages in patients' homes, care homes, the travelling community and clinics
• Assess, prescribe and deliver care for patients with long-term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs
• Help patients manage their own health and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions
• Work within the integrated team to support early discharge from hospital
• Work with health professionals and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide joined-up care
• Support and facilitate newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship year
• Support more junior staff with their practice and development

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma or first-level degree
• RN qualification
• ENB 998 mentorship preparation or equivalent, with mentorship qualification within year one for preceptorship posts

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Experience of working in a clinical setting

Skills & knowledge

• High standards of care, with good observation and reporting skills
• Concentration for patient care and records, with basic IT and keyboard skills
• Good time management and flexible working to meet patient and service needs
• Own initiative and ability to manage stressful situations
• Good interpersonal skills and teamworking
• Tact, diplomacy and empathy, with clear verbal and written English and adaptable communication style

Checks & eligibility

• Full and valid driving licence with access to a vehicle

Other

• Highly motivated
• Able to kneel, bend, stoop and work in cramped environments
• Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg and move patients using handling aids
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Nice to have

• Leg ulcer management
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Knowledge of palliative care
• Knowledge of long-term conditions
• Knowledge of diabetes management
• Awareness of assistive technology