Job summary
Study leave has given an opportunity for a Community Nurse to join the Thetford Community Nursing Team, on a 1 year fixed term contract basis.
The post holder will to contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by providing proactive, holistic case management.
The post holder will work up to full time hours.
Main duties of the job
You will be a Registered Nurse with skills in palliative / end of life care, wound care (including management of leg ulcers and pressure ulcers) amongst other community nursing fields for this vulnerable group of patients.
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.
About us
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
- To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree, or equivalent experience
- RN Qualification
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Tact & diplomacyble to provide high standards of care
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills
- Able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses, including:Palliative care, Long term conditions, Diabetes management
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree, or equivalent experience
- RN Qualification
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Tact & diplomacyble to provide high standards of care
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills
- Able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses, including:Palliative care, Long term conditions, Diabetes management
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Must 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).
