Community Staff Nurse - Nights

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Teddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to work across the Richmond areas, based at Teddington Memorial Hospital. The role operates from 19:00 to 07:00, delivering high-quality nursing care to housebound patients and coordinating with integrated rapid response teams and social services.

Applicants should be Registered General Nurses, with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current UK registration.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Motivation for personal development.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to housebound patients to support them to remain at home.
• Collaborate with Community Nursing Team, rapid response teams, social services and other professionals.
• Conduct initial assessments and ongoing planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of care plans.
• Provide care across Richmond areas from 1900 to 0700 as part of the Night Nursing service.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Patient care

Team communication

Personal development

Driving licence

Job description

• Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care


• Compassionate towards patients and their families


• An excellent communicator with the ability to work in a team


• Motivated toward personal development


• A full UK driving license holder with access to a car

Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you ready for a new challenge?

Could you make a difference?

Are You

• A Registered General Nurse


• Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care


• Compassionate towards patients and their families


• An excellent communicator with the ability to work in a team


• Motivated toward personal development


• A full UK driving license holder with access to a car

An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Night Nursing Service. We are currently looking for a Band 5 Community Nurse to work across the Richmond areas based at Teddington Memorial Hospital. The service operates from 1900- 0700.

Collaboratively working with our integrated rapid response teams, community matrons and social service colleagues are essential to ensure seamless care to our patient group.

Get your career in the right direction, with the right organisation and at the right time – please come to KRFT and be part of this organisation.

• UK driving licence required.** Access to a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driving licence are essential requirements for this role.

To provide high quality, skilled nursing care and to assist the Community Nursing Team Manager in the on-going planning, implementation, and evaluation of the holistic needs of the patient/client, family, and/or carer.

Deliver high quality nursing care to housebound patients with complex needs to enable them to remain in their own homes. Working closely with specialist nurses, allied health and social care professionals to meet the needs of the patients without unnecessary attendance in A&E or be admitted to hospital.

This will involve working independently but as part of the Community Nursing Team covering a particular geographical area. This will include first assessments and reviews, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of individual programmes of care. Candidate will be expected to be flexible to support corporate approach to patient care as and when required.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Moloney Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07392 288 951