Job summary
Do you want to make a positive difference in Nottingham? Do you enjoy working in the community, engaging with the residents of Nottingham? CityCare is a Social
Enterprise providing healthcare for the NHS with any profits re-invested back
into the local community, and we are looking for people just like you.
We are dedicated to supporting
individuals with continuous professional development by supporting ongoing
education, giving people the opportunity to acquire new skills and stay updated
with the latest healthcare interventions, increasing your future opportunities
for promotion and specialisation. At CityCare we have a positive work culture that
fosters collaboration, leadership development, and personal growth.
We are looking for Band 5
community nurse who can be responsible for delivering a high standard of
nursing care to patients in a community setting.
The successful
candidate will be able to work independently, assessing and providing care to
individuals with various health needs. This will include those with chronic
illnesses, post hospitalisation care, wound management, and palliative care.
This list is not exhaustive. The role involves collaborating with other
healthcare professionals and the wider MDT, supporting patient recovery, and
promoting self-care in negotiation with patients and their carers and families.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient
care in community settings.
Provide wound management including dressings,
compression therapy, and other related interventions.
Administer medications, including injections.
Support patients with chronic disease
management e.g diabetes, respiratory conditions.
Deliver End-of-life care and support patients
with palliative care needs.
Health education and self-care facilitation for
patients to promote their independence.
Conduct initial assessments and regular reviews
of patients health conditions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical
records.
Ensure adherence to infection control and
health and safety protocols.
Monitor patients for any changes in their
condition, responding appropriately to emergencies and changes.
Refer patients to other healthcare
professionals when necessary.
Work closely with GPs, physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to
ensure holistic care.
Provide support and advice to patients
families or carers, ensuring they are involved in the care process.
Attend Multidisciplinary team meetings and
contribute to care planning.
Engage in continuous professional development
(CPD) to keep update with the latest nursing practices and guidelines.
About us
We are a
provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the
health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and
care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a
passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference
everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of
kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,
guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently
deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add
social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to
make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value
the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications
from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or
Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented
within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly
organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and
military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you
bring.
CityCare is an
equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with
disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please
contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the
protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description attached for more details on the role requirements
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to
the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs
to individuals.
Plan, deliver
and evaluate programmes of care to address peoples health and well-being
needs.
Implement the
provision of evidence-based best practice.
Actively
encourages patient and carer feedback about the service
Maintain a high
standard of care to patients and carers.
Contribute to
the continual improvement of the service.
Maintain a
professional image as outlined in NMC code of conduct.
Contribute to
the Clinical Governance agenda and applies risk management systems
Participate in
relevant research and audit activity
Regularly takes
responsibility for the appropriate delegation of nursing care to team
members.
Promote and
maintain good practice in record keeping by self and the team to ensure NCCP
and Professional standards are met.
Establish and
maintain communication with individuals and groups in a wide variety of
settings and situations in the Primary Health Care Team.
Liaise and
interact with other agencies and disciplines
To be
responsible for the communication and effective feedback to the team leader
or deputy
Support
effective team working both in the team and the Primary Health Care Team
To be
responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and
recognises ones own limitations.
Act as a mentor
to a variety of nursing students
Participate in
the development of other team members.
Participate in
the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor.
Maintain a
portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development
Contribute to
the implementation of service developments.
Participate in
the Personal Development process and take responsibility for reaching agreed
development objectives
Attend mandatory
training
Utilise enhanced
knowledge and skills to promote continuous service improvements
Promote and
maintain best practice that ensures the health safety and security of self,
patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and
guidelines of NCCP.
Ensure that
confidentiality is protected at all times
Practice in
accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable
Adults and Child Protection.
In
the absence of District Nurse Team Leader or deputy takes responsibility for
the needs of patients and carers on the community nursing caseload and
ensures that appropriate delegation and supervision of work is carried out in
accordance to the skills and abilities of team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description attached for more details on the role requirements
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to
the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs
to individuals.
Plan, deliver
and evaluate programmes of care to address peoples health and well-being
needs.
Implement the
provision of evidence-based best practice.
Actively
encourages patient and carer feedback about the service
Maintain a high
standard of care to patients and carers.
Contribute to
the continual improvement of the service.
Maintain a
professional image as outlined in NMC code of conduct.
Contribute to
the Clinical Governance agenda and applies risk management systems
Participate in
relevant research and audit activity
Regularly takes
responsibility for the appropriate delegation of nursing care to team
members.
Promote and
maintain good practice in record keeping by self and the team to ensure NCCP
and Professional standards are met.
Establish and
maintain communication with individuals and groups in a wide variety of
settings and situations in the Primary Health Care Team.
Liaise and
interact with other agencies and disciplines
To be
responsible for the communication and effective feedback to the team leader
or deputy
Support
effective team working both in the team and the Primary Health Care Team
To be
responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and
recognises ones own limitations.
Act as a mentor
to a variety of nursing students
Participate in
the development of other team members.
Participate in
the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor.
Maintain a
portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development
Contribute to
the implementation of service developments.
Participate in
the Personal Development process and take responsibility for reaching agreed
development objectives
Attend mandatory
training
Utilise enhanced
knowledge and skills to promote continuous service improvements
Promote and
maintain best practice that ensures the health safety and security of self,
patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and
guidelines of NCCP.
Ensure that
confidentiality is protected at all times
Practice in
accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable
Adults and Child Protection.
In
the absence of District Nurse Team Leader or deputy takes responsibility for
the needs of patients and carers on the community nursing caseload and
ensures that appropriate delegation and supervision of work is carried out in
accordance to the skills and abilities of team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN qualification on part 1 or part 12 of the register
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care, management of continence and palliative care.
- Understanding of equality and diversity
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective written skills
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work independently recognising own limitations.
- Motivated and resourceful
- Time management and organisation skills
- Teamwork skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Customer service skills
- Positive approach to change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN qualification on part 1 or part 12 of the register
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care, management of continence and palliative care.
- Understanding of equality and diversity
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective written skills
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work independently recognising own limitations.
- Motivated and resourceful
- Time management and organisation skills
- Teamwork skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Customer service skills
- Positive approach to change
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).
