Job summary
We are
recruiting a band 5 staff nurse for our Community Night Nursing Service.
In
this role, based at our community hospital ward, you will provide nursing care
for a wide range of conditions, prioritising community patients in their own
home. When not on visits, working with patients at the community hospital.
The service
hours are 10.30pm 06.30am. All community visits are undertaken together with
a Health Care Assistant. This role is for 30 hours per week, although 22.5 hours per week would be considered.
We are
looking for a caring and compassionate nurse, who would like to develop their
skills further. In return we are committed to supporting you in your continued
professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will be
responsible for attending planned visits or those necessary resulting from
direct contact from the patient or their relative. You will be responsible for
assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care for existing
patients on the district nursing caseload either planned or unplanned.
You will be
responsible for communicating with the community teams via existing processes.
When not on
visits you will support ward patients. Caterham Dene Ward is a 28 bedded
physical rehabilitation ward for mainly older adults.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide an equitable, high-quality service to support a variety
of patients providing nursing care to patients, requiring an unscheduled visit,
in their own home to prevent an acute hospital admission.
You will be required to work autonomously in the community and to
prioritise and delegate work, referring to other agencies as necessary. Visits
are undertaken with another health care professional according to the
organisations loan working policy.
The post holder will be based at Caterham Dene Ward Bed Based Care Team
and will be required to participate in providing in-patient care.
The post holder will provide support and development for new and junior
members of staff.
You will be required to attend any team meetings, training and
professional development that take place during the daytime.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide an equitable, high-quality service to support a variety
of patients providing nursing care to patients, requiring an unscheduled visit,
in their own home to prevent an acute hospital admission.
You will be required to work autonomously in the community and to
prioritise and delegate work, referring to other agencies as necessary. Visits
are undertaken with another health care professional according to the
organisations loan working policy.
The post holder will be based at Caterham Dene Ward Bed Based Care Team
and will be required to participate in providing in-patient care.
The post holder will provide support and development for new and junior
members of staff.
You will be required to attend any team meetings, training and
professional development that take place during the daytime.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during pre-registration training
- Ward Nursing experience
- Community nursing experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of caseload management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care.
- Teaching clinical skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adults with a valid NMC registration
- Practice Assessor or willing to undertake.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services
Desirable
- Involvement in programmes of Quality care
- Risk management agenda
- Clinical Governance agenda
Other Requirements
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use Information Technology (IT) systems
- Reflective practitioner
- Able to work competently without supervision.
- Responsible for own professional development
- Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during pre-registration training
- Ward Nursing experience
- Community nursing experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of caseload management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care.
- Teaching clinical skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adults with a valid NMC registration
- Practice Assessor or willing to undertake.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services
Desirable
- Involvement in programmes of Quality care
- Risk management agenda
- Clinical Governance agenda
Other Requirements
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use Information Technology (IT) systems
- Reflective practitioner
- Able to work competently without supervision.
- Responsible for own professional development
- Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
