OOHs Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated community staff nurse to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes and residential care settings. You will perform holistic assessments, manage complex care needs, and work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on personal development, including a comprehensive orientation period. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and looking to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive development programs

Comprehensive orientation period

Qualifications

• Community nursing experience is essential for this role.
• Candidates must be NMC registered adult nurses.
• Teaching and assessing qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for effective service delivery.
• Mentor and teach junior staff as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Complex wound management

Holistic assessments

Chronic disease management

Teaching and assessing skills

IV Therapy

Education

NMC registered adult nurse

Evidence of level 5/6 study

Teaching and Assessing qualification

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Halton OOH District Nursing Service is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a community staff nurse, covering the night service.

Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a patient-centered approach to care, be highly motivated, and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

The district nursing service provides nursing care to the housebound population of Halton, including patients in their own homes and residential care homes. We also offer a treatment room service for ambulant patients and a comprehensive range of clinical skills.

You will work under the supervision of the District Nursing Sister, delivering:

1. Administration of IV medication/Medicines management
2. Health Promotion
3. End of life/supportive care
4. Holistic assessments
5. Patient-centered care
6. Complex wound management

The service is committed to supporting personal development and offers a supportive 4-week supernumerary period for all new starters.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will perform holistic assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, assess, implement, and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs, utilizing prescribing skills.

Ensure practice is evidence-based by undertaking audits and critically appraising literature to maintain a high standard of care.

Liaise with the District Nurse team leader to ensure effective communication regarding patient care, changes to care plans, and the review of complex care packages.

Engage in mentoring, teaching, and assessing.

Liaise with all healthcare professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.

Maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC standards.

Participate in health needs assessments to identify unmet needs within the community.

Work independently and problem-solve as required.

Work on a rota basis to facilitate weekend working across the district nursing teams.

About us

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for all roles.

We do not currently hold a sponsor license for work visas.

At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver NHS services in your local community, helping us improve health and wellbeing.

Our values, developed in partnership with staff, include:

• P- Person-centred: We prioritize individual needs and promote independence.
• E- Empowered: We empower our staff and encourage innovation.
• O- Open and Honest: We foster trust, openness, honesty, and respect.
• P- Professional: We support our staff with the right skills and training.
• L- Locally Lead: We take pride in serving our local communities.
• E- Efficient: We utilize resources wisely to provide sustainable, value-for-money healthcare.

  Job responsibilities

  Undertake assessments, planning, and evaluation of patient care needs.

  Liaise with the District Nurse to ensure continuity of care and review complex care packages.

  Mentoring, teaching, and assessing.

  Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  Promote health and wellbeing within families and the community.

  Perform comprehensive assessments as the named nurse.

  Plan, assess, and evaluate care programs according to health needs, under supervision.

  Maintain accurate records per NMC standards.

  Establish effective communication with patients, relatives, and carers, especially in challenging situations.

  Perform clinical skills competently.

  Manage a delegated caseload responsibly.

  Assess health needs at various community levels.

  Undertake chronic disease management reviews.

  Work independently without direct supervision.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  • Previous community nursing experience

  Relationships

  • Disclose any relationships with directors or employees of the organization

  Skills & Attributes

  • Extended clinical skills and knowledge
  • Venepuncture and immunisation
  • Ability to communicate sensitive information
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care packages
  • Develop interpersonal skills across health and social care
  • Experience with Electronic Patient Records
  • Audit and research skills
  • Suprapubic catheterisation
  • Tissue viability qualification
  • IV Therapy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Experience in palliative care
  • Teaching and assessing skills

  Job Specific Requirements

  • Ability to travel independently across the Trust
  • Flexibility to work according to service needs

  Qualifications

  • NMC registered adult nurse
  • Evidence of level 5/6 study
  • Teaching and Assessing qualification

  Sponsorship

  • Confirm your right to work in the UK without sponsorship

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This role is subject to a DBS check, and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 is required.