The Relief Team District Nurses has an exciting opportunity to recruit to a permanent band 5 position, working 37.5 hours weekly over 7 days

We are looking foran enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 Community Nurse who will be happy to work in an evolving district nursing service. The successful applicant will be committed to working closely with health and social care colleagues to provide high quality care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions in the community setting.

The role requires excellent communication skills as you will be undertaking complex nursing assessments and developing and delivering programs of care for patients and carers. The district nurses work a 24hr service and there is an expectation that you may be required to support this to ensure service delivery which will include working regular evening shifts and night shifts

You will need to work collaboratively with other professionals, voluntary sector and informal carers to promote excellent care to patients in their own homes and community setting.

You will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated team who are friendly and approachable. We are very patient focused and staff development is high on our agenda. As part of our team we want to develop all staff to the highest standard.

Main duties of the job

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Applications from student nurses due to qualify and newly qualified staff nurses are welcomed from those who wish to develop within the scope of Community Nursing.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications

Desirable

• Community Specialist Practitioners Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent nursing experience
• Recent wound care experience
• Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Demonstrable experience of using initiative and effective prioritisation
• Experience of lone working.

Desirable

• Community nursing experience

Training

Essential

• Evidence of clinical/professional development.

Desirable

• Nurse Prescribing
• Wound care qualification
• Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the community staff nurse role.
• Demonstrate application of evidence based clinical skills use
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Promote equality and value diversity

Desirable

• Leadership experience

Teaching

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to support and lead development in lower bands and students in the placement area

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307) or willingness to undertake

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

2 Fairfield Lane

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA13 9AH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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