Job summary
Are you a registered Nurse who has a passion for treating patients in the community? Are you looking for a new opportunity to join community nursing, this post may just be right for you.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Downham And Swaffham Primary Care Network team, you will provide nursing interventions for patients in their own homes and community settings. You will be able to work autonomously and in an integrated way with our partners in Health & Social Care. The ability to work as part of a team to travel and have an adaptable approach to work is essential.
Working within the team will include a variety of patients, conditions and tasks including:
- Palliative Care - including syringe drivers
- Wound Care - including Leg Ulcer pathways
- Long Term Conditions - i.e. Diabetes management andinsulin administration
- Venepuncture
- Catheter and Bowel care
We offer comprehensive training, supervision and you will be supported by a team of experienced Clinical Leads and Community Nurses.
About us
We would love to hear from candidates who have a passion for working with adults in the community, who are kind, caring and able to assess, plan and deliver care packages to help patients have an improved quality of life and independence where possible.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
The Trust provides a comprehensive preceptorship program for newly qualified staff.
The service operates between the hours of 08:00 - 20:00 and you would be required to work shifts between these times. If you want to work in a fulfilling team environment, then this is the job for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans, using clinical reasoning skills that may need to be delivered from a range of options.
- Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based care programme for each patient, modifying it as required.
- Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
- Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
- Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their care management plan.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Be aware of assistive technology and utilise where appropriate.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
- Ensure own caseload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patient need.
- Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
- Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.
- Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans, using clinical reasoning skills that may need to be delivered from a range of options.
- Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based care programme for each patient, modifying it as required.
- Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
- Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
- Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their care management plan.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Be aware of assistive technology and utilise where appropriate.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
- Ensure own caseload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patient need.
- Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
- Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.
- Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma or 1st level degree
- oRN Qualification
- oCurrent NMC registration
- oENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
- oFor Preceptorship posts only: Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview, however should be undertaken within the first year of employment
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within a clinical setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- oHighly motivated
- oAble to provide high standards of care
- oTact & diplomacy
- oEmpathy & sensitivity
- oAbility to use own initiative
- oGood observational & reporting skills
- oAbility to manage stressful situations
- oConcentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- oGood time management skills
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oA team player
- oWork flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- oHave basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
- oAble to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- oAble to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- oAble to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable
- oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses, including: Palliative Care, Long term conditions, Diabetes management, Be aware of Assistive Technology
Communication
Essential
- oAble to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oAbility to manage stressful situations
- oA team player
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
- oMust hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma or 1st level degree
- oRN Qualification
- oCurrent NMC registration
- oENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
- oFor Preceptorship posts only: Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview, however should be undertaken within the first year of employment
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within a clinical setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- oHighly motivated
- oAble to provide high standards of care
- oTact & diplomacy
- oEmpathy & sensitivity
- oAbility to use own initiative
- oGood observational & reporting skills
- oAbility to manage stressful situations
- oConcentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- oGood time management skills
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oA team player
- oWork flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- oHave basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
- oAble to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- oAble to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- oAble to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable
- oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses, including: Palliative Care, Long term conditions, Diabetes management, Be aware of Assistive Technology
Communication
Essential
- oAble to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oAbility to manage stressful situations
- oA team player
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
- oMust hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
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).
