Community Staff Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated and effective team players, committed to providing a high quality nursing service within the District Nursing Service.

You will be a qualified RGN with experience in a community setting.

Please ensure you read the attached job description and person specification to ensure you meet the essential requirements for this position before submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

To provide individualised patient care plans ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained through continuing personal/professional development.

Will ensure high standards of clinical practice are maintained through continual professional development, research audit and clinical supervision.

Will have clinical responsibility of a delegated and defined caseload, under the ultimate supervision of the Specialist Nurse Practitioner (SNP). Will take regular charge of the caseload and manage the team in the absence of the SNP.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

Date posted

22 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9165-22-10-105d

Job locations

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job description and person specification for full details about the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job description and person specification for full details about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (General Adult) or Allied Health Professional with current Registration
Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care

Desirable

Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
Advanced keyboard skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (General Adult) or Allied Health Professional with current Registration
Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care

Desirable

Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
Advanced keyboard skills