Job summary
The Relief Team District Nurses has an exciting opportunity to recruit to a permanent band 5 position, working 37.5 hours weekly over 7 days
We are looking foran enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 Community Nurse who will be happy to work in an evolving district nursing service. The successful applicant will be committed to working closely with health and social care colleagues to provide high quality care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions in the community setting.
The role requires excellent communication skills as you will be undertaking complex nursing assessments and developing and delivering programs of care for patients and carers. The district nurses work a 24hr service and there is an expectation that you may be required to support this to ensure service delivery which will include working regular evening shifts and night shifts
You will need to work collaboratively with other professionals, voluntary sector and informal carers to promote excellent care to patients in their own homes and community setting.
You will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated team who are friendly and approachable. We are very patient focused and staff development is high on our agenda. As part of our team we want to develop all staff to the highest standard.
Main duties of the job
Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
Applications from student nurses due to qualify and newly qualified staff nurses are welcomed from those who wish to develop within the scope of Community Nursing.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registered nursing qualifications
Desirable
- Community Specialist Practitioners Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent nursing experience
- Recent wound care experience
- Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
- Understanding of scope of professional practice.
- Demonstrable experience of using initiative and effective prioritisation
- Experience of lone working.
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
Training
Essential
- Evidence of clinical/professional development.
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing
- Wound care qualification
- Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the community staff nurse role.
- Demonstrate application of evidence based clinical skills use
- Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
- Promote equality and value diversity
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to support and lead development in lower bands and students in the placement area
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307) or willingness to undertake
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registered nursing qualifications
Desirable
- Community Specialist Practitioners Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent nursing experience
- Recent wound care experience
- Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
- Understanding of scope of professional practice.
- Demonstrable experience of using initiative and effective prioritisation
- Experience of lone working.
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
Training
Essential
- Evidence of clinical/professional development.
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing
- Wound care qualification
- Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the community staff nurse role.
- Demonstrate application of evidence based clinical skills use
- Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
- Promote equality and value diversity
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to support and lead development in lower bands and students in the placement area
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307) or willingness to undertake
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).
