Community Staff Nurse- Fixed Term 9 Months

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join our Halesowen District Nursing team within Dudley Community Services. We want a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care, who is able to work as part of a team player, but also have the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and in clinic settings.

You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills. In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care, improved health for all. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse with NMC
• Nursing degree or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Training

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
• Evidence of professional development

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Substantial post registration experience
• Completion of preceptorship/support skills
• Computer literate
• Venepuncture

Communication & Relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Demonstrates respect for patients dignity
• Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Must be able to commute to meet the need of a Community Staff Nurse
• Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
• Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
• Ability to work within a team and develop others
• Ability to work autonomously

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good organisational skills
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Able to keep full and accurate records
• Ability to manage personal daily caseload

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Communication & Relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a caring attitude towards patient care
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
• Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work within a team and develop others

Analytical & Judement Skills

Essential

• An understanding of when to use clinical judgment
• An understanding of when to ask for assistance
• Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct

Desirable

• Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Halesowen Health Centre

14 Birmingham Street

Halesowen

B63 3HN

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253-0624-6313517