Band 5 Community Nurse - Extended Primary Care Teams, Newham

We have opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified Registered Nurses (Adult) to join our Extended Primary Care Teams in Newham, East London as Band 5 Community Nurses.

What we are looking for:

• Experienced qualified nurses (Registered Nurses Adult) who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge in community health practice.
• Newly qualified nurses who are looking for their first post as a qualified nurse.
• Nurses who offer a high level of person-centered nursing care.
• Nurses with excellent communication skills both verbal and non verbal.
• Nurses who can work as part of a Multidisciplinary team in order to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
• Nurses who can work shifts over 7 days a week (including Bank Holidays)

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description and person specification to see if this is the role for you. Remember to demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet the person specification.

You must be registered with the NMC (Registered Nurses Adult), have some post registration experience and be looking for a career in the community.

Final year students waiting for NMC registration will be considered if you meet the other essential criteria in the person specification.

(If you are an overseas nurse DO NOT respond to this advert but email Caroline Ogunsola, Professional Development Lead Nurse on c.ogunsola@nhs.net ).

About us

The service is based in East Ham Care Centre and is operational 365/366 days a year including weekends and Bank holidays from 8am 8pm.

Professional Support:

East London Foundation Trust values its staff. We will provide you with regular supervision and appraisal and give you opportunities to work towards your desired career pathway.

There are opportunities for training and continuing professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contact us:

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact Zahra Famurewa, Clinical Lead, zahra.famurewa@nhs.net, 07966 067814

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up- to-date clinical skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-basic professional development
• Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake.
• Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi- professional working.
• Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care.
• Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language.

Desirable

• Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care.
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

• Current driving license.

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
• Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary.
• Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines

Desirable

• Current driving license.

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CM NW EPC Team

East Ham Care Centre, Shrewsbury Road

London

E7 8QP

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