Part Time Band 6 Community Nurse in Margate)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Band 6 Community Nurse to provide and supervise nursing care for substance dependency. The perfect candidate will have relevant NMC registration and demonstrate expertise in patient assessment and care planning. Employee benefits include flexible working, training opportunities, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development

Health cashback scheme

Season ticket and cycle schemes

Crisis and electric car schemes

Wellbeing days

Blue Light Card access

Annual leave (25 days rising to 30) plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Competency in assessing and implementing patient care.
• Understanding of substance misuse health issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise high standards of nursing care.
• Conduct assessments and implement care plans.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Leadership

Team collaboration

Record-keeping

IT skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Part Time Band 6 Community Nurse

Location: Thanet

Salary: £23,667 per annum plus benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time

Here at the Forward Trust, we are looking for a Band 6 Community Nurse to join us on a part-time basis.

As a Band 6 Nurse, you will work to provide and supervise the delivery of high standards of nursing care for the treatment and support of substance dependency to service users in accordance with up-to-date evidence-based professional practice, national guidelines, and Forward's policies.

The main focus of this role is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering and monitoring high standards of substance misuse interventions, including triage and assessment of needs with case managers. You will provide assessment, brief interventions, prescribed drug treatment, case management, crisis intervention, group work, one-to-one work, supervision, and all aspects of nursing care.

Additionally, you may facilitate access to primary care and mental health services, monitoring physical and psychological health as part of promoting healthier lifestyles.

Please note this role is offered on a part-time basis. All prison-based roles require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting, which can take 8-12 weeks. Offers are contingent upon receiving both vetting and DBS clearances.

Checks include:

• Personal, financial, police, and criminal history information
• Family details
• Co-residents
• Potential conflicts of interest
• Background checks across police systems
• Credit references
• Social media and open-source checks
• Other government and overseas agency checks

The Ideal Candidate

• Evidence of ongoing professional development since NMC registration
• Knowledge of medication storage and administration
• Ability to adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct
• Competence in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
• Risk assessment and management skills
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Accurate record-keeping
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective team collaboration
• Ability to give and receive feedback and supervision
• Awareness of substance misuse health issues
• Flexible and willing to travel
• Commitment to professional development
• Dignified, holistic approach to care
• Leadership and organizational skills

About Us

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise with charitable status, dedicated to empowering individuals to break cycles of crime and addiction, helping them lead positive, productive lives. We have supported thousands over 25 years and believe in the capacity for lasting change.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working
• Training and development
• Health cashback scheme
• Season ticket and cycle schemes
• Crisis and electric car schemes
• Wellbeing days
• Blue Light Card access
• Annual leave (25 days rising to 30) plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Critical illness insurance

To Apply

If interested, please visit the following link to apply: Apply here.