Job summary
Are you a Band 5 Nurse who would like to join our dynamic team? We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, compassionate and experienced Band 5 nurse to support the changing face of community health care within our Rapid Response Team. As part of the Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward initiative, your role will be essential in providing efficient, integrated, urgent care to our patients with care and respect.
These posts will be to cover either North & Mid Bedfordshire or South & Mid Bedforshire meaning there will be the expectation the applicant can flex to which area had the most demand and need.
Through face to face patient visits you will undertake a full holistic assessment, plan care with the patient at the centre and undertake physical examination of the patient with undifferentiated conditions.
Main duties of the job
You will be working closely with other members of the MDT and partners to formulate a management plan that will support the patient to remain in the community.
Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Consideration will also be given to staff who are newly qualified and are passionate about a career in community nursing. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.
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
The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff, who will make a positive contribution to the service, in return we offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals. You will have regular supervision, mentorship and support from within the Rapid Response Team and the Trust.
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 08:00-20:00.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff, who will make a positive contribution to the service, in return we offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals. You will have regular supervision, mentorship and support from within the Rapid Response Team and the Trust.
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 08:00-20:00.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Desirable
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
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/Skills
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
Other
Essential
- Current UK driving license and access to a car and ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Desirable
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
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/Skills
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
Other
Essential
- Current UK driving license and access to a car and ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedfordshire wide - positions for North/Mid & Mid/South Bedfordshire
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU54JD
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
