Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Braintree; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension eligibility

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse to work within the Braintree ICT primary health care team. You will plan, allocate and review patient care, manage caseloads and coordinate complex discharges with palliative care when needed.

Candidates must hold current NMC registration, possess a district nursing course, and have at least three years post-registration experience. Travel across bases may be required.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration in district nursing or equivalent.
• District nursing course completed or actively pursued.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
• Three years post-registration experience in community/nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads, including allocating patients and reviewing visit frequency.
• Formulate and review care plans and evaluate care across visits.
• Lead on assessment, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Take charge of the team in the Community Matron's absence when designated.
• Coordinate care and complex discharges home, including palliative care.
• Educate patients and carers to promote health; liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Caseload management

Care planning

Team leadership

Discharge coordination

CPD commitment

Communication

Palliative care

Education

NMC registration

District nursing course

Nurse prescriber (or pursuing)

Job description

This Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse post sits within the Braintree ICT primary health care team, working alongside the Community Matron. The holder plans, allocates and reviews patient care, with caseload management central to making sure people receive care from the most suitable service. The post may take charge of the team in the Community Matron's absence and extends across Braintree ICT and other bases when needed. Candidates need current NMC registration, a district nursing course and at least three years' post-registration experience.

What the job involves

• Manage caseloads, including allocating patients and reviewing visit frequency
• Formulate and review care plans
• Evaluate care, including first visits
• Lead on the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care
• Take charge of the team in the Community Matron's absence when designated
• Coordinate care and complex discharges home, including palliative care
• Educate and teach patients and carers to promote health
• Liaise with the primary health care team, social services and other agencies on community care
• Develop, maintain and promote communication networks for multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain knowledge, skills and competence in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and PREPP
• Keep up to date with primary care issues and political changes
• Work across Braintree ICT and support other bases when required

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing degree or equivalent community qualification
• Qualified Nurse Prescriber or working towards
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• District nursing course

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience or evidence of exceptional performance

Skills & knowledge

• Good level of communication and English skills

Checks & eligibility

• Car driver with access to a vehicle

Nice to have

• Specialist community practitioner or equivalent qualification
• Leg ulcer course
• Leadership qualification
• Experience providing end of life care
• Understanding of the role of junior sister/junior charge nurse
• Evidence of supporting practice development

What’s offered

• NHS Pension eligibility