Community Nurse - Band 5

Bank Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust is seeking an enthusiastic Community Nurse to join the Locality Nursing Team in London. The role involves assessing and delivering nursing care to patients, working closely with other health professionals, and requires a full NMC PIN along with NHS experience. The position offers competitive pay and flexible working hours, with priority of shifts over agency workers.

Benefits

Priority of shifts over agency workers

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Access to free training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months paid NHS experience in the last 3 years.
• Minimum of 6 months paid community experience in the last 3 years.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver nursing care to patients with complex needs.
• Order and review equipment used for nursing care.
• Refer complex patients to other professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Caring, empathetic approach to all patients

Proactive and professional work ethic

Education

Nursing degree with full, valid NMC PIN

Job description

Overview

Kingston & Richmond Foundation NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic Community Nurse to work with the Locality Nursing Team leadership in the delivery of the locality nursing service in line with the commissioned service specification, standards, activity and outcomes, in the context of multi-disciplinary locality working. KRFT assist individuals in keeping their health in the community, taking control of their own treatment, and preventing hospitalisations by providing the required tools. This is an excellent chance to collaborate with some of KRFT's most talented individuals.

Role Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver nursing care to patients with complex needs to enable them to remain in their own homes, as delegated. Working closely with specialist nurses, allied health and social care professionals to meet the needs of the patients.
• To undertake the assessment, ordering, supply, review and safe use of equipment used to support nursing care within clients homes.
• Refer complex patients to other professionals and services including Community Matrons, to develop multi-disciplinary informed care plans and co-ordinated services.
• Actively participate in case conferences to ensure that all relevant information is exchanged and communicated to inform the care plan and improve the case management of individuals.
• Work closely with GPs to plan care and treatment to reduce risks of hospital admissions and keep GPs informed of patient’s development.
• Use clinical knowledge to identify changing or deteriorating health conditions and take appropriate actions in partnership with the GP and/or specialist services to treat at home and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

Essential Requirements

• A full, valid NMC PIN
• At least 6 months paid NHS experience in the last 3 years
• At least 6 months paid community experience in the last 3 years
• Must be a driver – Able to commute to Hounslow, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Bexley, Bromley, Richmond, Sutton, Merton
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A caring, empathetic approach to all patients
• A proactive and professional work ethic

What we can offer you

• Priority of shifts over all agency workers
• Competitive pay
• Flexible working hours
• Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills for health training

By submitting your CV, you can apply right away for this excellent position. A member of our recruitment team will contact you shortly.