Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 5 Community Nurse to work in our Palliative Care team, within our North Locality. The successful candidate will work within the District Nurse Team and the focus of this role will be to provide all care to our End Of Life Care patients in their own homes, with the support of a Band 6 Senior Palliative Nurse
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in Palliative Care. You will work closely with the Band 6 nurse to support and facilitate end of life care at home. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. .You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams.
We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.
Experience in the field of adult palliative and community services is essential.
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Melanie Harris Primary Care at Home Manager 07773205181
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Melanie Harris Primary Care at Home Manager 07773205181
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Driving licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Ability to travel across trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attends meeting
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence up to date clinical skills
Desirable
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field such as palliative care
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable
- Demonstrate and understanding of national government initiatives in health care
- Demonstrate and understanding of challenges facing community health services
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Driving licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Ability to travel across trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attends meeting
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence up to date clinical skills
Desirable
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field such as palliative care
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable
- Demonstrate and understanding of national government initiatives in health care
- Demonstrate and understanding of challenges facing community health services
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
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).
