If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to use your clinical skills to make a difference, while working in a community environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Droitwich, Ombersley and Rurals Neighbourhood Team (DOR). We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed part time /full time band 5 Staff Nurse to be based at Droitwich medical centre, which is situated close to junction 5/6 of M5,we also have another satellite hub in Tenbury located at the hospital , both offer free carparking . Our team covers 8 GP surgeries situated in the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire.

If you are looking for a role, where you can use your skills to make a difference then come and join our team, where nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing Associates and Administrators work together in our local Neighbourhood and alongside our GP partners to support people in their home environment

Main duties of the job

The role will require

• The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
• Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the local area (the service operates from 7:30am 6:30pm, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays)
• An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a primary care facing community
• The ability to work autonomously and manage your own patient list whilst supervising others and working within a multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to problem solve and manage time effectively
• Experience of working in a fast paced and varied environment
• The ability to travel to deliver care services

About us

We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.

We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.

We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.

We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.

At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.

We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated team providing rapid and planned assessment and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands on clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate packages of care.

Regularly take responsibility for the caseload in the absence of the Senior Community Nurse

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Experience

Essential

• Experience gained during Pre-Registration training

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1)
• Full Current UK Professional Registration
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

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C9798-5095