Community Nurse - North Warwickshire

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Due to both staff progression and maternity leave we have the exciting opportunity to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Band 5, Nurses to work within our community teams in North Warwickshire which include Atherstone, Nuneaton & Bedworth and other North Warwickshire areas.

As a county we are proud of the services our community teams provide. They are developing ground breaking new services designed to help patients better manage their own conditions, stay out of hospital and use the latest systems and technology to provide the most efficient and effective health care possible. We have grown considerably in our community teams over the past few years and we need excellent people to continue our journey of innovation and development.Ideally you will have experience of working in a community setting however, if you don't have this experience but really want to work in the community we still want to hear from you. We provide a structured induction and training period to ensure that all new starters are provided with the opportunity to develop new skills and competence.

MUST HAVE FULL NMC REGISTRATION TO APPLY

Main duties of the job

The community staff nurse is a member of the Integrated Health Team, who undertakes professional duties in the client's homes and clinics to ensure provision of high standard nursing care and health promotion. To work across professional boundaries, providing comprehensive health care that is sensitive to the needs of the local population.

Lots of our patients have long term conditions and complex health needs. Working with us you could gain skills in a number of areas ranging from wound care management, catheter care, rehabilitation, IV therapies and end of life care.

You will be working primarily within the community team however there are opportunities to rotate between community nursing and the urgent response team.

You need to be flexible, have your own transport and be able to travel.

About us

SWFT is recognised as an 'employer of choice' and is highly recommended as a place to work.

We are extremely proud to have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by CQC which shows the commitment and dedication from our workforce. Our employees are as important to us as the care we give to our patients. This is also demonstrated in the national NHS Staff Survey results which shows SWFT as one of the best employers for staff retention, morale, staff engagement and health and well-being.

We can offer you:

On-going learning and development, providing clearly structured career pathways in preparation towards specialist or managerial roles.
Staff Benefits Platform - Lease Car, Electronics Scheme, Holiday Scheme Childcare vouchers and many more
Health and well-being services
Flexible working - All working patterns will be considered, Roster patterns provided to support a healthy work/life balance
Mentorship and preceptor support - 12 month preceptorship programme for all newly registered nurses and have a band 5 nurse development program for those more experience.
All NHS standardised benefits - annual leave, pension scheme.

Date posted

20 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

203-CR6190

Job locations

IHT1

Atherstone

CV91AX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Functions

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implemented across the Integrated Health Team.

To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans.

In the absence of the District Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workload appropriately to other team members.

To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management

To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice

To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures

To participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes

To provide skilled clinical nursing practices

Communication

Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations

To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform to NMC policy and Data protection

Responsibility for patient care

To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordance to the service referral criteria

To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and education activities with patients and carers

Act as a patients advocate where appropriate

Policy and Service Development

Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level

Responsibility for Human Resources

Direct supervision of junior members of staff

Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative in order to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines

Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team development goals

Able to organise staff in the absence of the District Nurse (Band 6) reporting to a senior member of staff any anomalies

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Participate in clinical supervision

Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services

To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities

Responsibility for Research & Development

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice

Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Use research to inform practice

Participate in audits as appropriate

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies

Physical and Mental Effort

The post holder will undertake people moving and handling on a daily basis. The handling of equipment e.g. hoists, is integral to the post and may be required to be undertaken in confined spaces within patients homes.

The post holder will be required to operate as a lone worker in accordance with WCH policies and procedures

The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids including urine and faeces and exudate from wounds e.g. blood and pus