Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Community Staff Nurse with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, you'll impact local health through patient care and coordination. This role offers opportunities for career progression and is ideal for passionate nurses proficient in crisis management and teamwork, working flexible hours in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Must be a registered staff nurse with necessary skills.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and administer medications.
• Coordinate care plans and support families during crises.
• Demonstrate safe clinical decision-making.

Skills

Assessment skills

Planning skills

Evaluation skills

Crisis management

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a positive impact in your community in a role that fits around your life? Look no further! We are seeking a vibrant and compassionate Community Staff Nurse to join our dynamic out-of-hours team.

At Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, we believe in providing exceptional care that goes beyond the ordinary, and we need someone like you to help us achieve that vision.

When you join us, we will work with you to develop your own personal developmental plan that supports your learning style. We provide training, clinical supervision, and access to a peer support network.

We also offer opportunities for career progression to develop your clinical, leadership, and preceptorship skills.

The Neighbourhood Night Service operates from 20:45 to 07:15, seven days per week.

We strongly recommend getting in touch to discuss the role further.

Main duties of the job

You will be a registered staff nurse with excellent assessment, planning, and evaluation skills to ensure timely and appropriate patient care.

You will work closely with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes.

Your responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medications, coordinating care plans, and supporting families and carers overnight during crisis situations such as blocked catheters and palliative care.

This is a fast-paced role requiring safe and effective clinical decision-making. You must be able to think on your feet, solve problems that arise overnight, and manage conflicting priorities. The ability to motivate others in challenging times and utilize available resources effectively is essential.

Please see the attached document for the full Job Description.

You must hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle suitable for work purposes.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, working in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, focused on delivering high-quality care. In our recent CQC evaluation, we were rated 'Good', with our Adult Services rated 'Outstanding' for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits include generous annual leave and access to NHS discount sites. Full details are available at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk under the 'Join Our Team' tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK, such as UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement scheme status, or a valid work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and sponsorship is not available, please consider your eligibility carefully.

Job responsibilities

Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
• Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.