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Job Description
- Req#: C9363-24-1350?language=en&page=694&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services
- Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
- Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
- Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
- Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
- Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
- Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services
- Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
- Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
- Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
- Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
- Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
- Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions
Job summary
We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurses to work within our South Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, covering Leighton Buzzard, however, there is an expectation that staff will cover across the bases if needed. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams.
Main duties of the job
We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.
Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Date posted
10 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
363-CHB6626973
Job locations
Grove View Integrated Care Hub
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU54JD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
Full and part time posts available.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Theresa Russell (Team Lead Dunstable): 07813 538546
Sharon Thornton (Team Lead Leighton Buzzard): 07957 479669
Job responsibilities
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
Full and part time posts available.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Theresa Russell (Team Lead Dunstable): 07813 538546
Sharon Thornton (Team Lead Leighton Buzzard): 07957 479669
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge and Skilld
Essential
Desirable
Freedom to Act
Essential
Physical/Mental and Emotional Support
Essential
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge and Skilld
Essential
Desirable
Freedom to Act
Essential
Physical/Mental and Emotional Support
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Grove View Integrated Care Hub
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU54JD
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Grove View Integrated Care Hub
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU54JD
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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