Job summary
Nottingham CityCare is a social enterprise, not a public authority, that delivers NHS community health services, reinvesting profits back into the organisation and local community, and offering flexibility and innovation in healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting continuous professional development, giving staff opportunities to acquire new skills, keep updated with the latest healthcare interventions thus increasing future chances of 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 will 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, 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.
Supervise and mentor junior nurses or nursing students when required.
Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and research to improve community healthcare delivery.
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
Job Purpose
To provide community nursing care to a wide variety of patients in their own home or in clinic environment- leg ulcer clinic and dressing clinic.
To work within the wider integrated health and social team in the community, providing holistic care to patients. This nursing care includes acute and chronic wound management, medication administration, catheter care, palliative care, long term conditions/ self-care.
To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers as delegated by the Team Leader or deputy, working autonomously and as part of a team.
To regularly take responsibility for care and workload management in the absence of the Team Leader or deputy with named support from another team.
To provide community nursing care to a wide variety of patients in their own home or in clinic environment- leg ulcer clinic and dressing clinic.
To work within the wider integrated health and social team in the community, providing holistic care to patients. This nursing care includes acute and chronic wound management, medication administration, catheter care, palliative care, long term conditions/ self-care.
To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers as delegated by the Team Leader or deputy, working autonomously and as part of a team.
To regularly take responsibility for care and workload management in the absence of the Team Leader or deputy with named support from another team.
Dimensions
To provide nursing care across a diverse population for patients who are registered with a Nottingham City GP.
To participate actively in the services training strategy, including mandatory training and other identified necessary for this role.
To work across the Nottingham City Community Nursing Teams.
To supervise and support student nurses on placements with the community nursing teams.
To supervise unregistered nurses who have a delegated caseload.
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.
Take responsibility for the running of some nurse led clinics.
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 member.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To provide community nursing care to a wide variety of patients in their own home or in clinic environment- leg ulcer clinic and dressing clinic.
To work within the wider integrated health and social team in the community, providing holistic care to patients. This nursing care includes acute and chronic wound management, medication administration, catheter care, palliative care, long term conditions/ self-care.
To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers as delegated by the Team Leader or deputy, working autonomously and as part of a team.
To regularly take responsibility for care and workload management in the absence of the Team Leader or deputy with named support from another team.
To provide community nursing care to a wide variety of patients in their own home or in clinic environment- leg ulcer clinic and dressing clinic.
To work within the wider integrated health and social team in the community, providing holistic care to patients. This nursing care includes acute and chronic wound management, medication administration, catheter care, palliative care, long term conditions/ self-care.
To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers as delegated by the Team Leader or deputy, working autonomously and as part of a team.
To regularly take responsibility for care and workload management in the absence of the Team Leader or deputy with named support from another team.
Dimensions
To provide nursing care across a diverse population for patients who are registered with a Nottingham City GP.
To participate actively in the services training strategy, including mandatory training and other identified necessary for this role.
To work across the Nottingham City Community Nursing Teams.
To supervise and support student nurses on placements with the community nursing teams.
To supervise unregistered nurses who have a delegated caseload.
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.
Take responsibility for the running of some nurse led clinics.
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 member.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective written skills
- Car driver in possession of a full, current driving licence.
- 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
Desirable
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Able to motivate others.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN qualification on part 1 or part 2 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register.
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care, assessment and management of continence, and palliative care.
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in a primary and / or a community care setting.
- Either post registration experience or completion of a community management placement.
- Evidence of working in a team.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to work weekends on a rota basis.
- Full driving licence, own transport and the ability to travel between locations.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective written skills
- Car driver in possession of a full, current driving licence.
- 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
Desirable
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Able to motivate others.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN qualification on part 1 or part 2 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register.
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care, assessment and management of continence, and palliative care.
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in a primary and / or a community care setting.
- Either post registration experience or completion of a community management placement.
- Evidence of working in a team.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to work weekends on a rota basis.
- Full driving licence, own transport and the ability to travel between locations.
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).
