Job summary We currently have vacancies for Community Staff Nurses in our Cannock Villages Community Nursing team based at Norton Canes Medical Centre.
We are looking for a Qualified Nurse to join our busy, supportive & friendly Community Nursing teams assess, plan and deliver nursing care to patients within their own homes, in line with evidence based practice.
Many people would be unable to live at home without the support they receive from the community nursing teams and community services are admitting patients with a more complex acuity than ever before, with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff.
It is a privilege to care for patients in their own homes, and by joining our team you will be able to experience the difference this makes to our families within the community.
Main duties of the job A position in our community nursing teams could be for you if: You have a commitment to providing high standards of holistic care to our patients.
You are able to work effectively on you own, and work well within a team, demonstrating a wide-range of clinical skills.You will be competent, or willing to gain competency in skills such as palliative & end of life care, long term condition management, diabetes care, medication administration, complex wound care and bladder & bowel management.Due to the nature of community working, ability to travel across the patch to provide care to patients is essential.You will receive support into the role through induction, training and beyond.
There will be opportunities for personal development and career progression if desired.
About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progressionExcellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leaveExtensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Job description Job responsibilities What we ask from you:- Role Working in collaboration with the muti-disciplinary team and colleagues to:- -Promote independence and support patient centred care planning.-Provide care directly to patients on the caseload with a range of nursing needs (including palliative care, complex wound care, pelvic health, medication administration).-Work autonomously, in line with your scope of practice, competence and policies.-Handover patient information to the wider team, document patient information effectively.-Escalation of patients needs as appropriate.
Qualifications and training Essential-Degree in nursing or equivalent, including NMC registration.
Practice supervisor training or a commitment to work towards.Desirable- Completed a placement within a community service.
Genuine desire to work in a community nursing team.
You must hold a full UK driving license and have the ability to travel around the geographical patch.
For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Degree in nursing or equivalent.
Commitment to work towards supervisor/ practice assessor qualification Desirable criteria Commitment and understanding for a role in community nursing Relevant experience community nursing/ palliative care, tissue viability Experience Essential criteria Ability to manage time effectively Assessment skills Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with people with nursing needs Team working Proven communication skills Desirable criteria Understanding of caseload management Understanding of autonomous working and escalation process Professional Registration Essential criteria NMC registered.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing or equivalent Registration with NMC Experience Desirable Relevant experience to the role Experience of working effectively across different agencies and with other disciplines.
Experience of providing clinical information and advice to others.
Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community