Job summary Job Title: CommunityEnteral Feed NurseBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexibleBank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the abilityto develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job What you'll be responsible for:Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic testsRecognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalationRecognising, responding to, and managing emergency situationsDisplaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situationsRecognising limitations and escalating concernsThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care.
Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: -CommunityEnteral Feed Nurse Trust: - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustLocation:-WokinghamCommunity Hospital Pay Rates:Day£ Night: £Sun/Bank Holiday: £ Shift Patterns: -Monday to Friday 9-5pmTrust InfoBerkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar.
In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life.Why might this job interest you?This flexible role as a Community Enteral Feed Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling.
This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours.
The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds.
The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.What you can add:Understanding of the role of Community NursingExperience of managing care related to enteral feeding and good understanding of products and equipment.Able to work autonomouslyGood organisational skills.High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.Able to motivate self and teams to positively manage changeReinforce within the service the need to view users holistically and promote self-care and independence.Work collaboratively with their counterparts from teams in other provider organisations to develop a seamless service.Effective roles model and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills.Able to demonstrate recent innovative practice.Able to work flexibly acrossservice areas to enhance quality of service provision.The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.What you'll need:Registered Nurse AdultSpecialist Practitioner qualification (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing)Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber QualificationTo support the ability to change skin level devices (buttons), balloon gastrostomy tubes, nasogastric tubes, as appropriate.Evidence of clinical leadership within acommunity nursing environment including; Mentoring/assessing in practiceCoachingRecruitment and selectionRisk and Incident Reporting (Root Cause Analysis) and supporting teams in learning from findings.Able to manage own workload and support othersAble to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance related issuesAt least2 years EnteralNursing experienceCommunity Nursing Experience.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.The benefits we can offer you in return:-Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.Blue Light Card NHS Discount ProviderFirst choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.Who are NHS Professionals?NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work.
Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of :- Statement of NMC Registration Degree /Diploma in Nursing Experience Essential A car and valid UK driving license.
At least 2 years Enteral Nursing experience.
Community Nursing Experience.