Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a dynamic staff nurse in the Responsive Services Team. This role involves collaborating with various healthcare teams to provide exceptional care to patients at home, ensuring they avoid hospital admissions. You will perform assessments, deliver treatments, and educate patients and their families. The organization values personal development and offers flexible working options along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

NHS pension

High-quality training

Flexible working options

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Community nursing experience required.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments in patients' homes and undertake treatments.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient independence.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or diploma level education

Current NMC registration

Registered First Level Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic staff nurse to join First Community Health and Care working with the Responsive Services Team.

Responsive Services consists of the Urgent Community Response Team, Intermediate Care Team, Virtual Ward, and Referral Hub.

This role involves collaboration with Primary Care and Secondary Care colleagues, Urgent Community Response, Intermediate Care (Responsive Services), Community Nursing, and other Specialist Healthcare Teams across First Community, statutory, and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent patient care for those who are acutely unwell and require support to avoid hospital admission. It includes providing practical care, education, and training for patients and carers admitted to responsive services.

Main duties of the job

You will complete assessments in patients' homes and undertake treatments such as IV medications, wound assessment, and management. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient independence, enabling them to remain in their own homes.

The candidate must be adaptable to change and capable of working in a busy environment. Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with health and social care partners in community assessments and management.

Applicants must be able to drive, possess a suitable car for business purposes, and hold a clean driving license.

FCHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. The organization supports personal development through annual appraisals and in-house training.

The service operates from 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with rota-based shifts. Opportunities are available for both full-time and part-time hours.

For further discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Sarah ONeill at 07876 392654.

About us

Would you like to be part of an organization rated as the best NHS care provider to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise rated 'Good' by CQC, delivering NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We seek individuals who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

We offer a supportive environment where everyone has a voice and can develop their career. Benefits include NHS terms and conditions, high-quality training, flexible working options, an inclusive environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and other employee benefits.

Please discuss your flexible working needs with us before applying or at interview. We aim to meet your needs where possible, though options may vary by role.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those with disabilities. We are committed to fair and equal treatment throughout the recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is key to achieving NHS Net Zero targets.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under the direction of the virtual ward charge nurse and collaborate with Primary Care, Secondary Care, Urgent Community Response, Intermediate Care, Community Nursing, and other Healthcare Teams to provide high standards of care to acutely unwell patients, helping them avoid hospital admission. The role includes providing practical care, education, and training for patients and carers.

When completing your application, please refer to the Application Guide and full Job Description available under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Other

• Demonstrates the organization's values
• Works effectively as part of a team under appropriate supervision, within an MDT
• Reflects on personal strengths and development needs, seeking advice as needed
• Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times
• Holds a UK driving license and has access to a vehicle

Experience

• Experience working in a team
• Community nursing experience

Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical governance, effectiveness, and evidence-based care
• Knowledge of current healthcare legislation affecting community and secondary care
• Familiarity with reflective practice and clinical supervision

Skills

• Time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competence in intravenous additives, venipuncture, ECG analysis, urinary catheterization, and bowel management

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• Registered First Level Nurse
• Degree or diploma level education with Mentorship, ENB 998, practice assessor, or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year + 5% HCAS, pro rata.