Community Staff Nurse - Evenings

First Community Health and Care

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Job summary

Does working evening shifts suit your work-life balance? Are you wanting to make a difference to patients whilst developing your career providing NHS care to patients in their own homes? If so, an opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to work 3 or 4 evening shifts (18.00-23.00) a week, within the District Nursing Service.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you are able to drive, have a car suitable for business purposes, and hold a clean driving licence.

Main duties of the job

You will provide nursing care for a wide range of conditions to people in their own home and residential settings.

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care for patients under the direction of a Clinical Team Lead.

You will work in close collaboration with health and social care professionals within the Neighbourhoods to prevent your patients being admitted to hospital.

You will provide advice and support to junior staff and students in the delivery of effective, high-quality care.

You will need to work independently within a team structure, and will possess excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, and demonstrate a flexible approach to work.

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.

Date posted

23 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year +5% HCAS, per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC976

Job locations

The Caterham Dene Hospital

Church Road

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 5RA

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Tandridge District Council

8 Station Road East

Oxted

Surrey

RH8 0BT

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role within First Community (FC) is to provide nursing support to adults and their families in their own home/residential setting as part of the District Nursing team. You will deliver skilled nursing care under the direction of a Senior Nurse within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and independence where possible.

When completing your application please refer to both the CV Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

When completing your application please refer to both the CV Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services

Desirable

Involvement in programmes of Quality care
Understanding of risk management
Understanding of Clinical Governance

Skills

Essential

Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care.
Teaching clinical skills
Effective communicator

Other

Essential

Effective verbal and written communication skills
IT skills
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

Experience

Essential

Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Community nursing experience

Desirable

Previous experience of day-to-day management

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (RN1)
Practice Supervisor

Desirable

Practice Assessor

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services

Desirable

Involvement in programmes of Quality care
Understanding of risk management
Understanding of Clinical Governance

Skills

Essential

Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care.
Teaching clinical skills
Effective communicator

Other

Essential

Effective verbal and written communication skills
IT skills
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

Experience

Essential

Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Community nursing experience

Desirable

Previous experience of day-to-day management

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (RN1)
Practice Supervisor

Desirable

Practice Assessor

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.