Job summary
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Main duties of the job
Our Community Nursing team is admitting patients with a more complex acuity than ever before with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff. We are recruiting dedicated, compassionate nursing staff to further enhance the high quality patient experience we strive for in our community team.
This post would suit either an experienced or a newly qualified Registered Nurse who wants to be part of a team with a culture of continuous improvement. We encourage and actively develop our nurses to progress, with each nurse in our team having a link role of supported specialist interest which offers opportunities to develop specialist knowledge with further education and training. Individualised professional development, regular supervision and mentoring/preceptorship will be provided, ensuring that the post holder feels fully supported and registration requirements met.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a well-established, supportive and friendly Community Nursing team excited to be offering a great opportunity in Community Nursing. The post will be aligned to the Stafford South Primary Care Network delivering nursing care across the areas of Brewood and Coven (South Staffordshire), Penkridge and Rising Brook. Full or part time hours are available.
The successful candidate will work within a small caseload led by an experienced Senior Community Nurse or District Nurse with overarching support from our in-team Clinical Lead. The successful candidate will be able to complete effective assessments, plan and deliver evidenced base care and enjoy working autonomously in our diverse community.
The post holder will:
- Have a passion for working with patients in their own homes
- Contribute to the development of evidence based services
- Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Be able to meet the travel requirements of the role by having a driving licence and use of a car
- You must be a qualified nursing practitioner with current NMC registration.
- Previous experience of working in the community is not an essential requirement.
Within our team we have a shared approach to working with patients, encouraging self-care utilising individualised care planning to meet our patients needs. The role will involve working closely to develop effective partnerships with other agencies, GP partners, carers, families and other specialist teams to ensure that quality nursing care is delivered at the highest level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a well-established, supportive and friendly Community Nursing team excited to be offering a great opportunity in Community Nursing. The post will be aligned to the Stafford South Primary Care Network delivering nursing care across the areas of Brewood and Coven (South Staffordshire), Penkridge and Rising Brook. Full or part time hours are available.
The successful candidate will work within a small caseload led by an experienced Senior Community Nurse or District Nurse with overarching support from our in-team Clinical Lead. The successful candidate will be able to complete effective assessments, plan and deliver evidenced base care and enjoy working autonomously in our diverse community.
The post holder will:
- Have a passion for working with patients in their own homes
- Contribute to the development of evidence based services
- Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Be able to meet the travel requirements of the role by having a driving licence and use of a car
- You must be a qualified nursing practitioner with current NMC registration.
- Previous experience of working in the community is not an essential requirement.
Within our team we have a shared approach to working with patients, encouraging self-care utilising individualised care planning to meet our patients needs. The role will involve working closely to develop effective partnerships with other agencies, GP partners, carers, families and other specialist teams to ensure that quality nursing care is delivered at the highest level.
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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.
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
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.
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stafford South PCN Community Nursing Team. Rising Brook Health Centre
Merrey Road
Stafford
ST17 9LY
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
