We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 Community Nurse to join the Ketts Community Nursing Team, specifically based in Wymondham. This is one of the teams in the South Locality within Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

This friendly and busy team requires a keen and motivated nurse to provide assessment and quality interventions to the population of patients restricted to receiving care in their homes whilst overseeing the day to day running and leading of the team. You will primarily be covering the geographical patches in and around Wymondham and the sister team, Attleborough.

About us

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be a registered nurse with skills in palliative / end of life care, wound care (including management of leg ulcers and pressure ulcers) for this vulnerable group of patients and a strong desire to further develop your community nursing skills and experience.

You will be required to work over a 7 day working week including weekends and be hard working, motivated and with excellent communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in holistic assessment, to demonstrate that you use your initiative and have a keen interest in working with this group of patients. You must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

You will support staff working at a band 3, 4 and 5 level, along with students and apprentices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or 1st level degree, or equivalent experience
• RGN
• Assessor/mentorship preparation ENB 998 or equivalent
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
• Consultation skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional appearance
• Be able to: Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

Essential

• Evidence of working at relevant level within the community setting
• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• Good communicator
• Able to provide high standards of care
• Highly motivated
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Good interpersonal skills
• A team player
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Must hold a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Tact & diplomacy
• Empathy & sensitivity
• Good observational & reporting skills
• Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records

Desirable

• Cannulation / IV Therapy administration

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Wymondham Health Centre

Bridewell Street

Wymondham

NR18 0AR

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