Community Nurse

City Health Care Partnership Cic; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City Health Care Partnership CIC is seeking an experienced community nurse to assess patients in their homes and deliver personalised nursing care within the District Nursing Service. You will work independently and with a care team, developing clinical, leadership and mentoring skills while supporting patients, families and carers.

The role emphasizes holistic assessments, evidence-based practice and safe care with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Experience supporting patients, families and carers.
• Knowledge of patient assessment, evidence-based practice and safe care.
• Clear communication, teamwork and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Complete holistic assessments and develop, deliver and review personalised care plans.
• Provide safe clinical care, including treatments within your scope of practice.
• Recognise changes in patients' needs and share information with colleagues.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and report incidents appropriately.
• Support the learning and development of junior colleagues and students.

Skills

Registered nurse status

Healthcare experience

Patient assessment

Communication

Flexibility/travel

Education

Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse

Post-registration qualifications

Mentorship qualification

Tools

Basic digital skills

Job description

Job summary

In this role, you'll be trusted to assess patients and deliver safe, personalised nursing care in their homes. You'll work within the District Nursing Service, helping people maintain choice, independence and control over their health. Working both independently and alongside a wider care team, you'll respond to changing needs and support patients, families and carers. You'll receive professional support while developing your clinical, leadership and mentoring skills.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Complete holistic assessments and develop, deliver and review personalised care plans
• Provide safe clinical care, including treatments appropriate to your skills and professional practice
• Recognise changes in patients' needs and share relevant information with colleagues and partner services
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and report clinical incidents appropriately
• Support the learning and development of junior colleagues and students

What we're looking for

• Registered Nurse status and relevant professional registration
• Healthcare experience, including supporting patients, families and carers
• Knowledge of patient assessment, evidence-based practice and safe care
• Clear communication, teamwork, organisation and basic digital skills
• Flexibility to meet service needs and travel between patient visits

At CHCP, we welcome different backgrounds, experiences and ideas, and treat everyone with fairness and respect.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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