Job summary
Are you enthusiastic and passionate about Community Nursing Care?
Does working night shifts either part time or full time suit your work /life balance?
We are looking for skilled registered Nurses to join our dedicated team in providing compassionate and responsive Nursing care to individuals in their own home across East and North Hertfordshire as part of our Overnight Community Nursing Team based at QVM hospital in Old Welwyn.
We can offer you:- 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to aminimum and a maximum payment pro rata)- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bankholidays (pro rata where applicable)- One of the UK's best pension schemes- Special Leave for family and personal reasons- NHS Car Lease Scheme- Eye Care Vouchers- Employee Assistance Programme- NHS Discounts
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places toWork' (Health Service Journal). Our CQC rating is of 'Good'
Main duties of the job
We deliver adult community services across East and North Hertfordshire in a single,integrated model of care, making healthcare more preventative rather than reactive,and to empower local teams to tailor services to the needs of their localcommunities.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to work in afriendly, dynamic, professional, and caring team.
Successful candidates will need to have an ability to creatively problem solve andwork on their own initiative and will need to demonstrate an understanding ofcurrent professional and community issues. Community nursing experience ispreferred but there will be opportunities for training and development for the rightapplicants.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposesis essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
About us
A
big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Youll
find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of
our staff
We
put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision -
Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our
staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help
achieve the Trust vision
We
welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all
backgrounds
We
dont want you to miss out so wed like you to know that if we have a high
level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised
closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
Youve
made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - were looking forward to taking
the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We work with a 'prevention of admission' strategy, assessing patients, troubleshooting and deciding what to do to keep the patient at home.
Ensure a team philosophy embraces a holistic approach to patients, carers and relatives in consultation and agreement with the Community Nursing Sister.
Actively promote good health and development and participate in Public Health Initiatives.
Ensure at all times a sound knowledge of drugs, side effects and contra indications and have regard for security and administration of these.
Follow HCT and Community Elder Abuse procedures including provision of reports and attendances at conferences.
At times act as the patients advocate, raising their concerns about services of HCT or other agencies.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We work with a 'prevention of admission' strategy, assessing patients, troubleshooting and deciding what to do to keep the patient at home.
Ensure a team philosophy embraces a holistic approach to patients, carers and relatives in consultation and agreement with the Community Nursing Sister.
Actively promote good health and development and participate in Public Health Initiatives.
Ensure at all times a sound knowledge of drugs, side effects and contra indications and have regard for security and administration of these.
Follow HCT and Community Elder Abuse procedures including provision of reports and attendances at conferences.
At times act as the patients advocate, raising their concerns about services of HCT or other agencies.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Car driver and holder of current UK driving licence (unless you have a disability as defined by Equality Act 2010)
- Evidence of professional development.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current health legislation
- Understanding of HCT organisation
- Responsible for managing a ward or team
Desirable
- Caseload management
- Experience working with other agencies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Good record keeper
- Good interpersonal skills
- Clinical audit skills
- Supervisory skills
- IT Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Car driver and holder of current UK driving licence (unless you have a disability as defined by Equality Act 2010)
- Evidence of professional development.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current health legislation
- Understanding of HCT organisation
- Responsible for managing a ward or team
Desirable
- Caseload management
- Experience working with other agencies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Good record keeper
- Good interpersonal skills
- Clinical audit skills
- Supervisory skills
- IT Skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
