Job summary
Community Nurse - Band 5
Trowbridge Community Team
Hours per week - Permanent
Are you passionate about nursing and providing health carein peoples own homes?
Do you have the commitment to make a difference to peopleslives? Are you keen to learn and develop within a rewarding Community Nursingrole?
We have both full time position available within theTrowbridge Community Team, but we would consider part time for the rightperson, as we are looking for inspirational Registered Nurses to deliver a highstandard of quality care to patients within the community setting. WiltshireHealth and Care is proactive in developing community specific training and canoffer a supportive and friendly environment in which to learn newskills.
Community Nurses deliver care in patients homes andresidential homes as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, linking closely withthe GP Practices and other community services in the local areas. We work withthe aim of preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and in assistingpeople to manage their conditions in their own homes. The Trowbridge CommunityTeam are a multidisciplinary team including Nurses, Therapists, Clinical Leads,the Home First Team, Care Coordinators and other staff.
Main duties of the job
The team is based in Trowbridge Community Hospital andoperates a shift pattern from Nursing staff will be expected towork weekends and will be expected to cover early and late shifts., Evidence ofup to date clinical professional development is essential and experience infront line NHS community patient care is preferable.
Applicants need to have excellent clinical skills, welldeveloped communication skills and be able to work under pressure. The role isdemanding but rewarding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated andhardworking individual who can work flexibly and efficiently. We are a busy,friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member ofstaff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services weprovide.
For enquiries or to arrange an informal visit please contactthe Community Team Manager, Viv Southan- 07900246853 or Clinical Leads- SimonBailey- 07500225071 and Bridget Bradshaw- 07825297770.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
1. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Experience
Essential
2. Assessment and care planning
3. Working with a multi-disciplinary team
4. Experience within a range of patient/client care group
Desirable
5. Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care
6. Community experience
Qualifications
Essential
7. Registered Nurse
8. To possess a current, valid full driving licence
9. Evidence of continuing professional development
10. Knowledge of legislation affecting professional practice
11. Experience of applying research based information to practice
Desirable
12. Teaching and Assessing in Clinical practice
13. Further qualifications relevant to the role
14. Non-medical prescribing course
15. Awareness of recent Government Papers that may affect future clinical practice