Senior Community Nurse / District Nurse

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Loughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Band 6 District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse to join their dynamic multi-disciplinary care team. The role entails managing a caseload, providing skilled nursing care, and working collaboratively with various health services to enhance patient outcomes. Exciting benefits such as 27 days of holiday, an exceptional pension plan, and an £8K relocation package await. This opportunity offers flexibility in working hours within a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension plan

£8K relocation package

Flexible working from day one

Staff discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with appropriate qualifications.
• Experience in community nursing.
• Ability to lead and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of community patients.
• Provide highly skilled nursing care.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Ability to manage a caseload

Community care delivery

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

The post holder carries continuing responsibility for the caseload, incorporating the assessment of care, including complex needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. She/he is responsible for the overall management of the caseload, including the supervision and deployment of staff within his/her sphere of responsibility. The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will be responsible for providing highly skilled nursing care to the residents of West Essex, promoting the health of the population and reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence.

She/he will work closely with General Practices, Social Services and other statutory and non-statutory services to meet the needs of the local population using public health information to support service development. The main focus will be on integration and implementation of the Out of Hospital model to ensure the service is of the highest quality, implementing and monitoring the clinical and management strategy for the service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse to work as a Band 6 District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse as part of our friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary care team. You must be an enthusiastic individual with excellent leadership and communication skills and motivation in your approach to care delivery to ensure we maintain a high quality service for our patients in the changing environment of community services. You will need to demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload and to lead the day to day management of the team of community staff nurses whilst supporting, directing and teaching junior team members in all aspects of care delivery. You will also need to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team, liaising closely with our Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams as part of the out of hospital model of care. The community nursing service is commissioned to provide services between 7am and 11pm, seven days a week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Applicants will be required to work a shift pattern within these hours as part of the role although flexibility can be discussed.

Valuing you. Recognizing your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfill your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and well-being services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognize staff's hard work and dedication. 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.