• To work as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated team, supporting the delivery of the EPUT vision of patients being seen by the right person, with the right skills at the right time.

To lead a team of mixed skill community nursing staff to manage appropriate care for patients in their own home/community setting

• To manage the complex role of Community Nurse over a defined area, with a commitment to the health improvement of individuals, families and the community.

The post holder is required to comply with all EPUT Policies and Procedures and the NMC Code.

Compliant with NMC Revalidation Requirements

The post holder is required to take responsibility for own professional development, to identify needs through annual appraisal and to maintain a Personal Development Plan

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Registered General Nurse to lead an integrated community nursing team under the guidance of the Modern Matron and Senior Community Lead Nurse in Leigh on sea

To lead a dedicated nursing service to include assessment, planning, treatment and delivery of nursing care in the community. This includes assessment of health needs, leading a team of staff and meeting the ever developing role of the community nurse. You will provide patient support in order to prevent unnecessary hospital admission, enabling them to stay at home where possible.

You will be responsible for the supervision, support and teaching of junior staff. You will be expected to work within the policies of the Trust and the NMC Code.

You will use a combination of skills and knowledge to identify health and nursing needs, develop strategies to promote health and independence whilst recognizing cultural beliefs and values of the individual. You will be expected to liaise closely with multi-disciplinary teams as part of collaborative working to support the case management of patients.

The successful applicant will be a 1st level nurse with community nursing experience who can demonstrate leadership and the ability to work within a changing environment, who is flexible and keen to develop as the service needs.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for the ongoing assessment, development, implementation and monitoring of health care thus ensuring that the highest standard of service and care is delivered in a consistent and safe manner, within the home and clinical setting.

Undertake a range of clinical duties/nursing procedures and participate in the development of guidelines and protocols and ensuring all policies are implemented and adhered.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RGN first level nurse
• Willingness to undertake Extended & Supplementary Nurse Prescribing Course

Desirable

• District Nursing Diploma/Degree

Knowlege

Essential

• Community experience

Skills

Essential

• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leigh primary care centre

London Road

Leigh on sea

SS9 3NG

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