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Job summary

Main area
North
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday between 08:00-18:00)
Job ref
839-6244662-GP
Employer
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Aylsham Health Centre
Town
Aylsham
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/05/2024 23:59

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust logo

Community Staff Nurse

Band 5

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Job overview

We are looking for Registered Nurse to join our dedicated and highly professional team of community nurses and therapists in North Norfolk. We have permanent positions available within the NN3 Team based at Aylsham Health Centre. Our service cares for individuals living in Aylsham and the surrounding areas. 

The Community Staff Nurse role is a role under the supervision of Band 6 and Clinical Lead colleagues as part of the larger integrated team, providing high quality patient-centred  nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings. This is an ideal opportunity for those either wanting career progression and experience within a community setting or those with previous community experience, skills and knowledge.  

An ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embraces
flexibility in working where possible. If you are interested in this role and would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are willing to support applicants and meet their needs, taking into consideration individual work life balance including part-time hours.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate a proactive philosophy to care, committed to a “whole patient” approach, ensuring holistic care of the patient and involvement of all parties. You will be someone who believes strong and effective communication is essential and who strives to ensure quality patient care is their highest priority.

To assist you in doing this you will be clinically supported by our Community Matrons, Clinical Leads and by a management team committed to patient-centred quality care.  You will receive support and development through in service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.

The Team in NN3 is key to the on-going development of our Primary Care Network, creating strong links between our operational services and our local GP practices. As an individual within our team, you will  effectively communicate and advocate for those receiving our services with G.P practice, Social Services, Voluntary and Third Sector to ensure a joined up and outcome driven approach

Working for our organisation

Achieving 'Outstanding' from CQC is a testament to the forward progressive nature of the Trust and our commitment to delivering high quality care in sometimes challenging environments.

The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.   

North Norfolk offers beautiful countryside, beaches and many towns and buildings of historic interest, as well as being within close proximity to the city of Norwich which offers many cultural and leisure amenities.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As an individual within our team, you will  effectively communicate and advocate for those receiving our services with G.P practice, Social Services, Voluntary and Third Sector to ensure a joined up and outcome driven approach. Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration or awaiting PIN
Desirable criteria
  • Degree or working towards degree
  • Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
  • Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and managing holistic patient centred care.
Desirable criteria
  • Appropriate extended skills e.g. male catheterisation, management of syringe drivers, compression bandaging.
  • Previous Community Experience
  • Previous qualified nurse experience
  • Previous palliative care experience.

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently, within a team and with wider integrated team
  • Knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to the care of older people
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Good computer skills and the ability to use information management systems.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of audit/research
  • Relevant safeguarding training

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting team members
  • Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Personal/People development

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of own personal development and experience
  • Able to support the development of others through supervision and teaching
  • Supporting patients in self-management through health coaching
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship qualification will be essential but can be gained whilst in post
  • Health Coaching training

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
  • Value and respect the privacy and dignity of patients.
  • Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure.
  • Flexible/positive approach to work to meet the needs of the service.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
  • The post holder will be required to work seven day a week and cover between the hours of 08.00 and 18.00 hrs.
  • The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Carers Friendly Tick award EmployersSunflower Hidden DisabilitiesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care quality commission - OutstandingStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Jenkins
Job title
Clinical Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07919534787
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