Job summary
There has never been a better time to join Wirral Community Health and Care Trust, as we have just received a CQC rating of GOOD with areas in OUTSTANDING. Providing Community Nursing Services over 24 hours that keep our local communities thriving is the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Community Nursing Auxiliary to work within the Nights Community Nursing Team .
The post will be 31.25 hours per week .
The Community Night team is based at Community Intermediate Care Centre, First Floor - Clatterbridge Road, Clatterbridge, Wirral.
To cover 7 day period, Working 5 evenings a week (6.25hrs per shift) or 1 Night shift and 3 evenings.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work predominantly day shifts on a flexible rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays; however you may be required to work shifts across the 24 hour period depending on service needs.
Whilst community experience would be an advantage we are keen to recruit those who have relevant transferable skills who are enthusiastic to develop their career in the community setting.
Our Community Nursing Team supports the needs of housebound patients living on the Wirral. We provide valuable care, supporting people to manage their long term conditions, and maximise their independence, which in turn can prevent admission into hospital or enable a quicker discharge if they admitted.
About us
At Wirral Community Health and Care Trust we take pride in our Trust Values:
Compassion
Supportive and caring, listening to others.
Open
Communicating openly, honestly and sharing ideas.
Trust
Trusted to deliver, feeling valued and safe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. You will have a sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and current professional issues. You will be working in a lone capacity under the direction of a Team Leader and in conjunction with other team members, ensuring clinical standards are maintained using evidence based practice.
You will have a good knowledge of the components of Clinical Governance, Best Practice, Risk Management, Clinical Audit and relevant Professional Codes. You will be flexible, adaptable and reliable and be able to evidence excellent clinical skills.
Please Job Description for full list of the expected duties of the role.
Access to a car for work purposes is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. You will have a sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and current professional issues. You will be working in a lone capacity under the direction of a Team Leader and in conjunction with other team members, ensuring clinical standards are maintained using evidence based practice.
You will have a good knowledge of the components of Clinical Governance, Best Practice, Risk Management, Clinical Audit and relevant Professional Codes. You will be flexible, adaptable and reliable and be able to evidence excellent clinical skills.
Please Job Description for full list of the expected duties of the role.
Access to a car for work purposes is essential.
Person Specification
Quals & professional
Essential
- NVQ Level III - direct care, social care (or equivalent)
- Manual Handling Skills
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of Tissue Viability
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of patient care
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Community
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills verbal/written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good personal organisational skills
- Ability to work unsupervised when required
- Access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Willingness to undertake in-service training and development
- Access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Quals & professional
Essential
- NVQ Level III - direct care, social care (or equivalent)
- Manual Handling Skills
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of Tissue Viability
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of patient care
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Community
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills verbal/written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good personal organisational skills
- Ability to work unsupervised when required
- Access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Willingness to undertake in-service training and development
- Access to a car for work purposes
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Intermediate Care Centre, Community Nurse nights team
Clatterbridge, Wirral,
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
