Community Nurse - South Bristol

Sirona care & health CIC

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Job summary

Sirona care and health provide community health care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We have a variety of opportunities in South Bristol for registered nurses whether you are newly qualified, fancy a change from working in hospital or are relocating to Bristol this is the perfect place to begin or continue your nursing career.

South Bristol Locality covering Bridgeview, Connexus, and Swift Integrated Network Teams (INTs) working out of Knowle Clinic and The Withywood Centre.

Full time, part time and flexible work pattern available. Up to 37.5hours per week to include some evenings and weekends.

As a locality we have opportunities for Community Staff Nurses specialising in planned nursing care, supporting acutely and chronically unwell patients to remain safely in their own homes.

Main duties of the job

As a Community Nurse you would be welcomed into one of our busy nursing teams to support patients who have nursing needs in their own homes. Because of the diversity of need in our locality this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills through training and in-team support in a range of nursing interventions, from end-of-life care and wound care to diabetic care and continence. Working in a community setting gives you the unique ability to really get to know your caseload and tailor your interventions in a holistic and person-centred way. This could be working with them to manage their health needs or supporting them through education and health promotion.

Our INTs are large teams made up of nurses, therapists, paramedics and support workers who work in an integrated way to support patients on their healthcare journey. We would love for you to come along for the ride.

About us

We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that wed expect for ourselves and our families.

At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.

Benefits:

We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.

Additional Information:

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Date posted

28 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9083-22-2200b

Job locations

Amelia Nutt Clinic

Queens Road

Bishopsworth

Bristol

BS13 8QA

Knowle Clinic

Broadfield Road

Bristol

BS4 2UH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.

This vacancy qualifies for the Sirona Employee Referral Scheme Tier 1 - referrals must be made prior to the closing date

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.

This vacancy qualifies for the Sirona Employee Referral Scheme Tier 1 - referrals must be made prior to the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Essential
BSc or equivalent experience in adult nursing or an Allied Health Professional role
Current NMC or HCPC registration
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
Working knowledge of clinical outcomes measures, clinical audit
Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application
Full driving licence and access to car in work time (with business use car insurance)

Desirable

Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards

Experience

Essential

Effective communication skills written, verbal and non-verbal
Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
Able to function effectively as a team member
Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
Good problem solving skills
Effective time management and caseload management
Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Competent IT skills

Desirable

Community work (either student or post graduate) demonstrating a broad range of clinical experience
Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Essential
BSc or equivalent experience in adult nursing or an Allied Health Professional role
Current NMC or HCPC registration
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
Working knowledge of clinical outcomes measures, clinical audit
Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application
Full driving licence and access to car in work time (with business use car insurance)

Desirable

Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards

Experience

Essential

Effective communication skills written, verbal and non-verbal
Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
Able to function effectively as a team member
Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
Good problem solving skills
Effective time management and caseload management
Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Competent IT skills

Desirable

Community work (either student or post graduate) demonstrating a broad range of clinical experience
Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care

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.