Senior Community Nurse

Job summary We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic andmotivated senior community nurse to join our team.
The successful candidatewill be based at Pershore Community Hospital and will provide leadership and supportto their colleagues working within the Pershore and Upton Neighbourhood Team.
We are looking for a passionate individual who isexcited by change and is keen to deliver nursing care in the community.
Thesuccessful post holder will be triaging calls that are coming into theNeighbourhood Team.
You will be able to achieve a balance of triaging andpatient facing visits, as you will also be visiting patients within their homeenvironments, conducting holistic assessments for our Intensive Supportpatients who are coming out of hospital via Pathway 1, or completing anAdmission Prevention assessments.
We are a supportive team who are committed todeveloping services to provide individual care for our patients.
We offerdedicated time for training and clinical supervision, with a supportive L&DDepartment to help guide.
We will provide you with resources to develop andprogress, as well as flexibility, professional development and a wide range ofwellbeing and support.
If you would like to discuss this role informally, getin touch with Recruiting Manager found on the top right-hand side of the advert.There is anexpectation for the successful post holder to work weekends and late shifts, toensure the service is covered to prove safe nursing care.
Main duties of the job The role will require:Workingflexibly to provide the service delivery need across the local area (theservice operates from 7:30am 6:30pm, Monday to Sunday including bankholidays)Anenthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a primary carefacing communityTheability to work autonomously and manage your own work load and work within amulti-disciplinary teamExperienceof working in a fast paced and varied environmentReceiving calls for district nursing,occupational therapy and physiotherapy patients.You will use your clinical knowledge totriage these phone calls which may either result in a same day visit, or adviceand guidance can be given to promote self-care and independence.
You will workalong side administrators who will also be receiving phone calls, and as theretriaging clinician you will provide support and guidance to them also.
You will manage and oversee the IntensiveSupport caseload, undertaking nursing assessments and reviews (72hours and 1week), to maintain your own holistic assessment skills.
You will be involved in team meetings,goal/care planning and evaluation and handover meetings.
You will also supportthe teaching and learning of nurse students pre and post registration.
Yourinput is a valuable part of the teams work.
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 The post holder will: Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of theorganisation and promote these on day-to-day 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.
Work as an autonomous practitioner with the integrated care teamproviding rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatmentinterventions to patients in their own homes or other community settings toenable patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remainin their own homes for as long as possible.
This will be achieved through acombination of hands on expert clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educateand support patients on a designated caseload and by working with patients andtheir carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate packages of care.
Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, health promotion andholistic assessment skills and will work with the patient and their carers toassess, plan, implement and evaluate their ongoing care and support needs intheir own home or temporary/usual place of residence.
Support the Operational and Clinical Team leaders in the deliveryof best nursing practice, undertake triage, and an involvement with the allocationof work and leadership of other staff, manage team resources and deputise intheir absence.
For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN1) Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards.
Preceptorship training Evidence of on-going continuing professional development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake Post-graduate modules in Leadership Practice Assessor Experience Essential Post- registration experience of working in a community nursing setting Experience of caseload management and/or organisation of staff Experience of active participation in interdisciplinary team working Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats Knowledge Essential High level of clinical knowledge and skill Clinical Governance Good knowledge of community services and care pathways Health Improvement Good working knowledge of positive risk taking and effective risk management strategies