Community Staff Nurse

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London seeks a motivated Community Staff Nurse to manage nursing care in patients' homes. Responsibilities include supervising staff and ensuring efficient nursing care. A clean UK driving license is required, and support for professional development is offered. Ideal for those wishing to make a real impact in community health services.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Professional development opportunities

Childcare facilities

Qualifications

• Must have a clean UK driving license and use of a car for work purposes.
• Ability to supervise junior staff.
• Experience in providing nursing care in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Manage and supervise the nursing team in absence of the District Nurse.
• Work within Integrated Care Teams.

Skills

Clean UK driving license

Ability to work in a team

Patient care

Job description

To work in conjunction with other members of the District Nursing Team and other Stakeholders, to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes.

To be responsible for the management and supervision of the nursing team, in the absence of the District Nurse, including the supervision of Junior Staff.

Community Staff Nurses 37.5 hours

Location: Norbury Health Centre

Requirements: Must have a clean UK driving license and use of a car for work purposes.

We are transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation?

In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver outcomes our over 65's have specified they want.

The Outcome Based Commissioning programme is a radically different approach to funding and delivery of services designed to deliver outcomes that local people want whilst getting best value from Health and the Social Care sector. This includes the provision of well-coordinated care and support to promote independence in the most appropriate care setting.

We have exciting opportunities for highly motivated, enthusiastic Registered Adult Nurses to work within our Integrated Care Teams.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, preceptorship, Clinical Supervision, and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities for career progression.

All candidates must have a clean UK driving license and use of a car for work purposes. Once recruited, staff can take advantage of our childcare facilities.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from various community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff serve a population of over 360,000 people, characterized by a relatively young demographic and high ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are leading in providing healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres, and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals, and community matrons care for people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS, everyone is working to meet growing demand. With the right team, we are rising to this challenge, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to provide the quality of care our community deserves. Croydon Health Services emphasizes education and training throughout our staff's careers.

If you want to make a real impact, challenge yourself, and be part of an NHS Trust making a difference, a career at Croydon Health Services could be ideal for you.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Selina Tomlin
• Job title: Cluster Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]