Job summary BromsgroveNeighbourhood Team is a friendly, professional but fun loving, supportive andhardworking team who are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us at ourbase in Bromsgrove.
The traditional role of the NHS community nurse has beencompletely transformed as more care is delivered in community settings enablingpatients to receive the highly skilled care they need in their own homes.
If youa nurse seeking a change in career direction or a 3rd year student atthe start their nursing career, come and speak with us to proactively plan yourdevelopment.
We provide new starters with a structuredinduction package to build your confidence and competence.
There will be manyopportunities to develop your nursing career further once experienced.
Fixedterm posts are an opportunity to start your community nursing journey with usand apply for a substantive posts when available.
There may also beopportunities in other Neighbourhood Teams across the Trust.
If you would like to discuss this role,informally contact the Recruiting Manager found on the top right-hand side ofthe advert who will be happy to discuss the role in more detail.If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission fromyour Substantive Manager before applying.
Main duties of the job The role willrequire:A caring and compassionate nursewho delivers care with professionalism and integrity Shifts between 7:30am pm, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays).
Additional enhancements will bereceived for weekend working.
A willingness to develop moreskills and commitment to learning.
A typical working day willinclude home visits for adults needing a range of nursing interventions.
Theseinclude caring for people reaching the end of their life, managing their painrelief and other symptoms in a sensitive and compassionate manner, all types ofwound care- post operative wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and complexdressing regimes, IV therapy and other injectable drug administration andholistic assessment of a persons needs.
Back at your base, you will beinvolved in team meetings, goal/care planning and evaluation and handovermeetings.
You will also support the teaching and learning of nurse studentspre and post registration.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards.
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description Job responsibilities Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of theorganisation and promote these on day today basis.Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain thehighest standards of professionalism.Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves andthe quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.Work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated teamproviding rapid and planned assessment and treatment interventions to patientsin their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximisetheir independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for aslong as possible.
This will be achieved through a combination of hands onclinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on adesignated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess,plan and implement appropriate packages of care.
Forfull details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached.
Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats Ability to understand professional and ethical issues Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN1) I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes Mentor award Experience Essential Experience gained during Pre Registration training Desirable 2 years post registration experience Community nursing experience Experience of management of caseloads Knowledge Essential Variety of evidence based clinical skills Confidence to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team Understanding of evidence- based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance Desirable Competence in male and suprapubic catheterisation Venepuncture and IV therapy Cannulation Management of syringe drivers Additional Criteria Essential Self-motivated and able to motivate others Team player Able to cope under pressure Compassion and empathy skills Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Desirable Willingness to undertake further training