Sirona Care & Health CIC

Senior Community Nurse

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Job summary

Are you enthusiastic and passionate Senior Nurse looking for a role where you can really make a difference? We would love to hear from you!

Our INTs are large teams made up of nurses, therapists, paramedics and support workers who work in an integrated way to support service users on their healthcare journey.

We are able to offer a range of flexible working options and are offering part time and full time contracts. If your application is successful this is something we can discuss at interview.

We have opportunities for Senior Community Staff Nurses across various locations:

  • South Gloucestershire
  • Weston and Worle
  • South Bristol
  • Inner City and East Bristol

Main duties of the job

Complete holistic assessments of service users

Develop and deliver person centred care plans.

Line manage junior staff and contribute to their development through supervision, 1:1s and training.

Undertake and complete the appropriate training, supported by a robust competency framework, within the time allocated, in order to carry out the requirements of the role and a deliver a competent clinical service.

Continuous maintenance of competencies following policy and avoiding gaps in service through lapsed competencies

Communicate with the senior leadership team in the locality to ensure smooth delivery of service.

Coordinate shifts and delegate/allocate care to the team in accordance with policy.

Act as a point of escalation for staff to report to on discovering any issues or deteriorations.

Adhere to organisational policies and Standard Operating Procedures related to area of work.

Undertake further training as required in order to develop extended skills and enhance patient care

Identify risks and act accordingly to minimise risk to self, service users and colleagues in line with Organisational policy and procedures.

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 we would 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.

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9083-INTSenNurse

Job locations

The Withywood Centre

Queens Road

Bristol

BS138QA


Knowle Clinic

Broadfield Road

Bristol

BS42UH


Fishponds Health Centre

Beechwood Road

Bristol

BS16 3TD


Suites 1 & 2 Warmley Business Park

83 Tower Road North

Bristol

BS30 8XP


Worle Health Centre

125 High Street

Worle

Weston-super-mare

Avon

BS226HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.

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

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.

Qualifications

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 license 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 effectively lead a team with senior support when required
  • 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
  • Experience of supervising staff and students of own profession
  • Effective time management and caseload management
  • Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement current local and national initiatives
  • Competent IT skills

Desirable

  • Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient
  • Willingness to undertake additional study and qualifications relevant to the role
  • Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions
  • Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
  • Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care

Location

Essential

  • Please confirm your preferred location; South Gloucestershire, Weston and Worle, Inner City and East Bristol or South Bristol.
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.

Qualifications

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 license 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 effectively lead a team with senior support when required
  • 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
  • Experience of supervising staff and students of own profession
  • Effective time management and caseload management
  • Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement current local and national initiatives
  • Competent IT skills

Desirable

  • Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient
  • Willingness to undertake additional study and qualifications relevant to the role
  • Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions
  • Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
  • Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care

Location

Essential

  • Please confirm your preferred location; South Gloucestershire, Weston and Worle, Inner City and East Bristol or South Bristol.

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).

Additional information

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

Sirona Care & Health CIC

Address

The Withywood Centre

Queens Road

Bristol

BS138QA


Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sirona Care & Health CIC

Address

The Withywood Centre

Queens Road

Bristol

BS138QA


Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Team

sirona.recruitment@nhs.net

03001245444

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9083-INTSenNurse

Job locations

The Withywood Centre

Queens Road

Bristol

BS138QA


Knowle Clinic

Broadfield Road

Bristol

BS42UH


Fishponds Health Centre

Beechwood Road

Bristol

BS16 3TD


Suites 1 & 2 Warmley Business Park

83 Tower Road North

Bristol

BS30 8XP


Worle Health Centre

125 High Street

Worle

Weston-super-mare

Avon

BS226HB


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