Job summary
For band 5 nurses looking for a career move or a change in scope of nursing. An opportunity has arisen for a district nurse to join our community team.
We are a team of community nurses who cover the local GP surgery population to visit housebound service users in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
There are a wide variety of nursing duties that are implemented in patients homes. This includes initial assessment, catheter management, diabetic management, wound care, palliative and end of life care, venepuncture, POCT, injection administration, pressure ulcer assessment and prevention, patient education, nephrostomy care, post-op wounds/drains, removal of clips/sutures.
About us
The team consists of a team manager, a team leader, band 5 district nurses, band 4/3 HCSW and admin support.
The team work closely with each other as well as other MDT professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Primary Health Care TeamTo assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under thedirection of the Team Leader.To ensure the provision of effective, efficient,appropriate, high quality patient care.To deputise for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputyin their absenceTo act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code ofConduct and other policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Primary Health Care TeamTo assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under thedirection of the Team Leader.To ensure the provision of effective, efficient,appropriate, high quality patient care.To deputise for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputyin their absenceTo act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code ofConduct and other policies
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Clinical Experience
- Qualifications
- Skills
- Knowledge
Desirable
- Clinical Experience
- Qualifications
- skills
- Knowledge
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Clinical Experience
- Qualifications
- Skills
- Knowledge
Desirable
- Clinical Experience
- Qualifications
- skills
- Knowledge
Essential
Essential
Desirable
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).
