Community Registered Nurse

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Community Registered Nurse, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients in their homes. This position requires a motivated individual who is ready to take on daily responsibilities, including screening referrals and collaborating with local healthcare professionals. With a focus on holistic assessments and palliative care, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in the community. If you are a registered nurse with a valid UK driving licence and a passion for community health, this is the opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a first level registered nurse with a valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in community nursing or hospital settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals and provide planned and unplanned care to patients.
• Liaise with local GPs and multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Conduct complex holistic assessments and care planning.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Workload Planning

Palliative Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (Parts 1 or 12)

Mentorship / Teaching Qualification

Tools

System One

Job description

Main area Community Nursing Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts covering 0800 - 2100 over 7 day week (Part time hours available)) Job ref 364-A-8571

Site Hockley Clinic Town Southend-ON-SEA Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/01/2025 23:59

About Us

EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk.

• We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
• We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.

Job overview

Community Registered Nurse - District Nursing -

Hockley Clinic - Covering Rochford and Rayleigh PCN localities

UK DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO A CAR ARE ESSENTIAL WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate, hardworking and motivated registered nurse to join our District Nursing Team in the Hockley, Rochford and surrounding area.

You will have daily responsibility for screening referrals and providing planned and unplanned care to patients within the community setting. You will liaise closely with local GPs and other members of the wider MDT as well as with patients and their families, therefore excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

You must be a first level registered nurse, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main roles and responsibility will include:

• Referral triage
• Complex holistic assessments
• Palliative care
• Working alongside the wider MDT/PCN
• Care planning for future visits
• Liaise with community nurse Team Leaders for future patient visits and allocation for additional support
• Liaising and building relationships with MDT and PCN for collaborative working

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Parts 1 or 12)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Mentorship / or equivalent teaching qualification

Skills/Experience

• Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Hospital or previous community experience
• Previous use of system one

Personal Qualities

• Good Oral communication skills based on fluency in the English Language

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.