Community Staff Nurse

Job title:

Community Staff Nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join a community nursing team in Worthing.The Community Staff Nurse is responsible for working without direct supervision in a number of community settings to follow the nursing process and deliver appropriate nursing care to patients on the caseload. The postholder will also be an information resource for patients and colleagues and work collaboratively with our health and social care partners.The Community Staff Nurse works in partnership with the primary health care team, social services, private and voluntary sector, addressing health promotion priorities both locally and nationally.Main duties of the jobTo deliver high quality care in the community, working with patients towards rehabilitation, self-management and independence throughout the continuum of care.To participate in a team of colleagues supporting evidence based care, facilitating staff learning and development.To work flexibly across teams and/or transfer between teams to meet service needs.About us

• Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results
• The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
• Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
• A great working environment in the community, in patients’ homes and our community hospitals
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
• Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
• Supportive team environments
• Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

Date posted17 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number150-OM1414-CCJob locationsDurrington Health CentreDurrington LaneWorthingBN13 2RXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesa) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualised care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.d) Effective delegation and prioritisation of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risksg) Engagement in service provision and change.h) Acts as a practice supervisor for staff and students. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesa) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualised care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.d) Effective delegation and prioritisation of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risksg) Engagement in service provision and change.h) Acts as a practice supervisor for staff and students.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RN qualification / degree or diploma
• ENB 998 or equivalent or work towards

Desirable

• Evidence of a range of clinical competencies

ExperienceDesirable

• Experience in a community setting

SkillsEssential

• Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills e.g. wound management, catheterisation skills, medicines management and administration, palliative and end of life care including management of syringe drivers
• Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
• A clear understanding of the role of Community staff nurse
• Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
• IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
• Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and clinical supervision & professional codes of conduct
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

• Practice supervisor
• Practice Assessor

OtherEssential

• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and development
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self, able to identify personal limitations and show openness to address them
• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RN qualification / degree or diploma
• ENB 998 or equivalent or work towards

Desirable

• Evidence of a range of clinical competencies

ExperienceDesirable

• Experience in a community setting

SkillsEssential

• Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills e.g. wound management, catheterisation skills, medicines management and administration, palliative and end of life care including management of syringe drivers
• Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
• A clear understanding of the role of Community staff nurse
• Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
• IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
• Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and clinical supervision & professional codes of conduct
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

• Practice supervisor
• Practice Assessor

OtherEssential

• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and development
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self, able to identify personal limitations and show openness to address them
• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Worthing, West Sussex

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:42:56 GMT

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