Community Nurse5

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bedfordshire seeks an ambitious and compassionate Band 5 nurse for their Community Nursing team. This role offers a chance to provide exceptional nursing care to patients in their own homes, alongside opportunities for personal development and mentorship within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse qualification required.
• Evidence of post-basic professional development desired.
• Community nursing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive high quality nursing to patients in their own homes.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Participate in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Registered General Nurse

Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field

Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification

Job description

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We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 nurse to join our Community Nursing team in Bedfordshire. This substantive post is for the Mid Beds Community Nursing Team delivering care to people aligned to Biggleswade GP practices and aligned residential homes.

This highly respected team delivers responsive high quality nursing to patients in their own homes.

We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS. You will work closely with other members of the MDT to deliver care to patients with complex needs.

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams

If you want a career which brings a new challenge every day, gives you the opportunity to test your ability to think quickly, solve problems, assess and treat patients within the place they call home, then Community Nursing could be the team for you. This is an exciting opportunity if you are thinking about joining community nursing or gaining new experiences.

Main duties of the job

Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual. The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff, who will make a positive contribution to the service. You will have regular supervision, mentorship and support from within the Primary Care Team and the Trust.

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply. There is a preceptorship program and competencies to support your development.

Working for our organisation

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.

This is a fulltime post.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Sarah O’Hare Head of PCH - Mid 07773053918

Kelly Smith Team Lead Mid Beds 07785695403

Person specification

Education

• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills.
• Evidence of post-basic professional development
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
• Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or • commitment to undertake
• Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience

Physical/Mental/Emotional Support

• Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
• Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
• Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
• Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions
• Evidence of and commitment to multi- • professional working.
• Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
• • Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care

Knowledge

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness.
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
• • Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care.

Freedom to act

• Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
• Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
• Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines

other

• Current UK driving license and access to a car
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.