Community Staff Nurse - Southern ACHT Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you to join a newly formed team as a Community Nurse in the Chalfont's and Gerrards Cross area. This role is perfect for those passionate about delivering high-quality nursing services within District Nursing. You will be supported in your professional development, including a preceptorship programme, allowing you to thrive as an autonomous practitioner. Embrace a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients with complex healthcare needs, all while enjoying the benefits of working with a supportive and inclusive team.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

NHS pension

Health and wellbeing services

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse with a commitment to community healthcare.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing services to patients in their homes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage complex patient needs.

Skills

Medication administration

Wound care

End of life care

Venepuncture

Advanced assessment skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Community Nurses

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aspiring individuals to develop their careers in the specialised area of District Nursing. This position is available in the Chalfont's and Gerrards Cross area to join a newly formed team as a Community Nurse.

We welcome highly motivated, effective team players committed to providing high-quality nursing services within the District Nursing field. We offer full skills development and a preceptorship programme.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member feels a sense of belonging. All experience levels are welcome, whether you are newly qualified or seeking a career change. As a community nurse, you will be supported to become an autonomous practitioner, caring for patients with complex healthcare needs in their homes.

Community Nursing Practice

Community nursing is a specialised practice area. As a Community Staff Nurse, you will work within a locality team comprising District Nurse Team Leaders, Community Staff Nurses, Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, and Healthcare Assistants. Your role will involve caring for patients with complex needs in their homes and residential settings, including:

1. Medication administration
2. End of life care
3. Managing deteriorating patients
4. Wound care, including negative pressure and compression therapy
5. Venepuncture
6. Utilising advanced assessment and clinical skills

You will work closely with social care, GPs, community therapies, and specialised services such as Tissue Viability, Diabetes, and Heart Failure.

Why Join Us?

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Benefits of Working with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

• Learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and agile working options
• NHS benefits including generous annual leave, pension, and discounts
• Health and wellbeing services

Our Values and Commitment

• We promote inclusion and diversity, creating a welcoming workplace.
• We value differences, treating colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to deliver personal and compassionate care.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

Additional Information

For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. If you have a disability and need assistance with your application, please contact us quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.