Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated NMC Adult Registered Community Nurse to join our Rapid Response Nursing team.

Our service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week team to offer nursing interventions to patients living in their own homes. We work in an integrated way with health and care providers to ensure that care is joined up. We strive to care for acutely unwell patients at home, helping them to maintain independence and ensuring that high quality care is delivered in an efficient and holistic manner.

You will play an integral role in the development of the service as we are working innovatively to continually improve our outcomes for patients and our experience for staff in delivering care.

This post would be suitable if you are newly qualified nurses or have years of experience. We offer an extensive and supportive preceptorship programme with enhanced support for nurses working within our community environment to ensure you receive the best support into your community nursing career.  

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel independently across a large geographical area, therefore a valid driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial.

You will be expected to work on a rota basis covering 24/7 shift patterns. 

Main duties of the job

As a community nurse you will be able to demonstrate your passion and ability to assess, plan, provide and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients experiencing a wide range of conditions.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

• Providing IV antibiotics, line care, wound care, IM/SC injections, Peg Feeds, Venepuncture, Cannulation, Palliative care, as well as all general nursing skills within the patient home to prevent hospital admissions or facilitate early discharges.
• Support our patients and work with people in an asset-based way that really enables them to live their optimum life, being self-caring and independent with their health needs where possible.
• Work collaboratively, efficiently and creatively with multi professional colleagues and partners with a focus on helping patients to avoid hospital admissions and where they do need a hospital stay facilitating timely and well supported discharge back home.
• Referrals received from professional clinicians, e.g. ambulance services, GP's, Hospital staff.
• Future development to work towards physical assessment qualification. 

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.