Community Nurse (Band 5) - Melksham

The Methodist Church in Britain; Melksham; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Community Nurse (Band 5) to deliver patient-centered care in patients' homes around Melksham. You will assess needs, plan and deliver nursing care, and monitor changes in condition with a multidisciplinary team.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, requires NMC registration and a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work, and you will maintain detailed records and contribute to quality improvement.

Formación

• NMC registration is required to practice as a nurse.
• IT literacy including basic MS Office and electronic records.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate home-based nursing care for patients.
• Monitor progress and escalate changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic and paper systems.

Conocimientos

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisation

Independent working

Educación

NMC first level nurse registration

Herramientas

Outlook

Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Community Nurse (Band 5) post based at Melksham Community Hospital, run by HCRG Care Group, a community health provider. The role centres on nursing care delivered in patients' homes: assessing needs, planning and delivering care, and monitoring changes in condition. Post holders work autonomously with a caseload, alongside GPs and multidisciplinary colleagues, on 37.5 hours a week. Fit depends on NMC registration and a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred nursing care in patients' homes, with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
• Monitor patient progress and elevate changes in condition
• Prioritise and manage a caseload according to patient need
• Maintain accurate, timely records in electronic and paper systems
• Deliver evidence-based care and contribute to quality improvement and clinical audit
• Promote health, wellbeing and independence for patients and carers
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Take part in team meetings, handovers, clinical supervision, appraisals and mandatory training
• Support the learning and development of students and colleagues
• Maintain a safe environment through risk assessment, incident reporting and infection prevention and control
• Ensure safe use, maintenance and management of clinical equipment and stock
• Work within national and local policies, professional standards and the NMC Code

Registration & licences

• NMC first level nurse registration

Skills & knowledge

• Confident using IT systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Flexible approach
• Working independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a car for work, with business insurance for the vehicle used
• DBS criminal records disclosure and vetting checks

What’s offered

• Agenda for Change salary and terms, with NHS Pension
• My Reward Hub membership, with discounts, cashback and vouchers
• Access to earned wages before payday
• Wellbeing support, including counselling, legal and debt help and career coaching
• eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development
• Opportunities to develop and implement ideas within an open, just culture