Senior Community Nurse – Urgent Home Care Lead

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Aylsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Aylsham is seeking a Senior Community Nurse for their Urgent Community Response Service. The role involves providing face-to-face nursing care and assessments in patients' homes, along with triaging referrals. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience with chronic and frail patients. The position requires weekend work and excellent communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The focus is on delivering high-quality care to prevent hospital admissions.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience with long-term conditions and palliative care.
• Ability to communicate complex health information.
• Competence in planning and implementing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prescribe care pathways for crisis situations.
• Support early discharge from hospital.
• Liaise with GPs and other health professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient advocacy

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

A community healthcare provider in Aylsham is seeking a Senior Community Nurse for their Urgent Community Response Service. The role involves providing face-to-face nursing care and assessments in patients' homes, along with triaging referrals. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience with chronic and frail patients. The position requires weekend work and excellent communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The focus is on delivering high-quality care to prevent hospital admissions.