Senior Community Nurse

NHS; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse, delivering high-quality clinical care and managing a defined patient caseload. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment, with flexible working arrangements and involvement in diverse community initiatives. If you're motivated to make a positive impact in healthcare, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

5% Fringe High-Cost Allowance

Excellent training and development opportunities

Access to the Nursing Associate programme

Participation in clinical audits and improvements

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current first-level registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in relevant field.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering care and managing service provision.
• Managing a defined caseload and conducting comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Supervising and mentoring team members while adhering to professional standards.

Skills

Leadership and organisational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

IT skills and data management

Autonomous and team working abilities

Prioritisation and delegation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Degree in relevant healthcare or working towards

First level registration (Registered Nurse)

Clinical Assessor and Supervisor qualifications

Educated to Degree/Master level

Physical Assessment Module

Nurse prescriber (DN V100)

Job description

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and motivated Band 6 Senior Community Nurse to join our community nursing team covering the borough of Woking.

The Community Team visits patients in their own homes as well as care homes. There are excellent opportunities for training and development of both your clinical and leadership skills. The team has experienced Clinical Leads who will ensure you have the necessary support for your personal development. The community nursing service operates over a 7-day week, from 8.00am to 8.00pm, with a variable shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

Individuals will be expected to deliver and maintain a high standard of clinical and professional nursing care and assist in delivering all aspects of individualised patient care.

If you want:

• To help lead and shape a dynamic team
• Part or full-time work
• A flexible working culture
• To join a forward-thinking, innovative organisation which puts its patients first
• To contribute to high-quality care within a local community

then we want to hear from you!

Please note we do NOT offer UKVI sponsorship; all applicants require the right to work in the UK.

Depending on the start date, you may be paid on the 24/25 scales with backdated pay processed once the new pay scales are in effect.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.

About us

CSH Surrey is part of the NHS and is Surrey's largest and longest-established NHS community services provider. Our 1500+ employees receive NHS pay and pensions, along with a 5% Fringe High-Cost Allowance.

Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a variety of management and leadership courses.

We CARE about our staff through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our employee council, The Voice, elects representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at the Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, and if you are a passionate, person-focused individual, we encourage you to apply!

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for delivering care and managing service provision according to national and local priorities, organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines, and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Principal duties include:

• Managing a defined caseload of patients
• Acting as the named District Nurse for designated GP practices and attending all GSF and MDT meetings
• Undertaking comprehensive nursing assessments, including patients with complex needs
• Developing and adjusting care plans in collaboration with patients and other professionals
• Monitoring medication regimes and advising on safe storage and disposal
• Ensuring the proper use and maintenance of equipment, maintaining infection control standards
• Recognising limitations and referring patients to appropriate healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate patient records in line with professional standards
• Making autonomous clinical decisions regarding patient care, including referrals and service discharges
• Identifying risks and escalating issues promptly
• Triaging within the District Nurse Referral Centre and promoting technology use
• Line management of District Nursing team members
• Communicating effectively with all involved in patient care, including out-of-hours support
• Building strong relationships with GPs, social services, hospitals, and community partners
• Completing mandatory training and participating in professional development activities
• Supervising and mentoring team members and students
• Participating in clinical audits and implementing improvements
• Contributing to organisational meetings and initiatives
• Acting as a role model for the 6Cs of nursing
• Managing stock and ordering supplies

This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional duties as required. It is subject to review and development in consultation with the post holder. As an employee, you are expected to adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current 1st level registration (Registered Nurse)
• Degree in relevant healthcare or working towards
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Clinical Assessor and Supervisor qualifications
• Educated to Degree/Master level
• Physical Assessment Module
• Nurse prescriber (DN V100)

Others

• Current driving licence and access to a car during working hours
• Flexible, reliable, forward-thinking, and innovative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Passionate about District Nursing

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Good presentation skills, e.g., teaching and cascading information
• Ability to facilitate team meetings and supervision groups

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
• Broad clinical skills relevant to District Nursing
• Ability to undertake full assessments of patients with complex needs
• Mentoring, teaching, and assessing experience
• Experience in service improvement and local change implementation
• Knowledge of health and safety/risk management
• Understanding of healthcare policy impacts
• Proficiency with computers (Word, email, etc.)
• Experience in staff management and appraisal
• Willingness to develop specialist nursing areas

Skills

• Leadership and organisational skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• IT skills and data management
• Autonomous and team working abilities
• Prioritisation and delegation skills
• Physical dexterity for clinical procedures
• Conflict resolution skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks in accordance with legal requirements.

Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 per year, including 5% High Cost Area allowance, pro rata.