Community Staff Nurse (CHAW) - Band 5

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Alderley Edge, Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our Community Nursing Team covering Handforth and surrounding areas. The role involves autonomous nursing care within patients' homes, assessment, planning, delivering care, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Experience in community settings is welcomed, with support from a Practice Development Nurse for training needs. Lone working and travel across the county are required, with shifts from 9am to 5pm and

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
• Non-medical prescriber
• Teaching / Assessing qualification

Responsibilities

• Contribute and support delivery of high standard nursing care in the community, under direction of a registered professional
• Autonomous practitioner responsible for holistic assessment, care development, implementation and evaluation
• Carry out direct nursing care and admin duties as delegated by the nurse in charge
• Support lone working in the community and travel as an essential part of the role

Skills

Assess clinical situations

Plan and evaluate patient care

Communication with team

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

NMC registration

Non-medical prescriber

Teaching / Assessing qualification

Professional development portfolio

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Due to current post holder being promoted, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Community Nursing Team in Handforth which covers the localities of Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow (CHAW) .

Being part of our friendly and supportive team is an opportunity to take forward the expanding role of community nursing within the multi-disciplinary neighbourhood teams to meet the long term condition agenda and the needs of our elderly population. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about community nursing and caring for people within their own homes.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional.

To be an autonomous practitioner who is responsible for the holistic assessment of both complex and simple care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care and delegation of care where appropriate to other members of the team.

The Staff Nurse to carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge ensuring that patients /clients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.

Previous community experience is preferred however, we do have a Practice Development Nurse who can support with any additional training needs to support you in the role.

Lone working in the community and travel is an essential part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.

The service covers from 8am until 5pm seven days a week, on a shift pattern of predominantly 9am-5pm. Other shift patterns can be considered.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
• Non-medical prescriber
• Teaching / Assessing qualification

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
• Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care taking into account the needs and desires of the patients
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
• Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition)
• Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email
• Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
• Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
• Diabetes care/management.
• Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with (LTC Long Term Care) needs

Experience

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferrable skills
• Experience of developing programmes of care of an individual or groups of patients / clients and of providing advice
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication
• Compassionate - with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
• Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
• Experience of working in multi-agency services. Experience of mentoring Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
• Understanding and / or experience of interagency working

Specific Job Requirement

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
• Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
• Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.