This post is with the East Unplanned community nursing team based in Stechford . They cover the east wards in line with BCC with some cross over into several Solihull ward borders. The post will require nursing interventions to be delivered to clients in their own homes, responding to call outs and meeting the national 2 hour UCR turnaround.The post holder will be expected to work multi professionally, support other team member's roles and contribute to the future development of the service.

consideration will be given around the trusts flexible working policy with regards to shifts.

please note if you are an international recruit the trust offer a different route and to apply via that route.

Main duties of the job

As a senior nurse you will be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, the ability to manage change in clinical practice and processes. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to independently make sound clinical and leadership judgements and regularly supervise the workload of junior colleagues.

We are looking for people who are innovative, forward thinking, flexible and have strong leadership qualities.

About us

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Be Part of Our Team...

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priority will be given to applicants who possess the District Nurse qualification or who are currently working towards this.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated nurses to join our teams we provide integrated care to patients throughout Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust so the ideal candidate must be highly mobile and are able to travel throughout the Citys Boundaries.

The ideal candidates must be a good communicator, team player and have sound clinical knowledge being able to work independently and as part of a team.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• Post Grad Degree or Evidence of relevant Degree level study (have gained if prescribing complete)
• Nurse Prescriber or willing to undertake Module within 12 months of employment.
• Mentor and assessor qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role
• District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification, or willing to work towards equivalent modules

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical practice.
• Excellent communication Analytical skills and a problem solving approach IT literate
• Awareness of the complex needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
• Leadership and interpersonal qualities.
• Excellent organisational/ prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines, often working with sensitive or contentious information within varying environments.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and implementation of NHS access targets.
• Understanding and knowledge of finance and performance management.
• Competent user of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Patient Administration Systems.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective time management

Desirable

• Effective Team Member

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Needs to be independently mobile through out the organisation. This post is assessed as require a Car driver and access to a car
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a rota
• Ability to work across various sites in Birmingham

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

East Unplanned Team

Church Lane, Stetchford

Birmingham

B33 9EN

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