Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 Community Nurse to join the Ketts Community Nursing Team, specifically based in Wymondham. This is one of the teams in the South Locality within Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
Full or part-time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
This friendly and busy team requires a keen and motivated nurse to provide assessment and quality interventions to the population of patients restricted to receiving care in their homes whilst overseeing the day to day running and leading of the team. You will primarily be covering the geographical patches in and around Wymondham and the sister team, Attleborough
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.
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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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a registered nurse with skills in palliative / end of life care, wound care (including management of leg ulcers and pressure ulcers) for this vulnerable group of patients and a strong desire to further develop your community nursing skills and experience.
You will be required to work over a 7 day working week including weekends and be hard working, motivated and with excellent communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in holistic assessment, to demonstrate that you use your initiative and have a keen interest in working with this group of patients. You must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
You will support staff working at a band 3, 4 and 5 level, along with students and apprentices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a registered nurse with skills in palliative / end of life care, wound care (including management of leg ulcers and pressure ulcers) for this vulnerable group of patients and a strong desire to further develop your community nursing skills and experience.
You will be required to work over a 7 day working week including weekends and be hard working, motivated and with excellent communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in holistic assessment, to demonstrate that you use your initiative and have a keen interest in working with this group of patients. You must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
You will support staff working at a band 3, 4 and 5 level, along with students and apprentices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree, or equivalent experience
- RGN
- Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- Consultation skills
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Essential
- Evidence of working at relevant level within the community setting
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Good communicator
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Highly motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Must hold a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Be able to: ?Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments ?Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg ?Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Work reliably
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree, or equivalent experience
- RGN
- Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- Consultation skills
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Essential
- Evidence of working at relevant level within the community setting
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Good communicator
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Highly motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Must hold a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Be able to: ?Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments ?Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg ?Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Work reliably
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).
