Job summary
Employer heading
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
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Jenkins
- Job title
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07919534787
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