We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 Community Nurse to join the Dalton District nursing team. 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 regular weekends, evening shifts and occasional nights will be part of your rota.
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a registered Nurse within Community Services, accountable for providing evidence based, holistic nursing care of patients.
The service covers a 24 hour period 235 days a year. It is the expectation of this post that the post holder will work weekends, bank holidays, evenings and night shifts as required.
The post holder will be required to work as part of the integrated team across community settings such as patients' homes, residential and nursing homes. Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patients group and the service as it continues to develop. Whilst working with other health care professionals the post holder will develop the ethos of integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.
You will be expected to support the Sister/Team Leader in leading the team supervising, directing staff and delegating workload according to skills of the staff within the team.
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, daycase 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 website here.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* UK NMC Registered Nurse
* Student nurse
Desirable
* V100/V150 NMP
* Accredited course in palliative care
* Accredited care in long term conditions
* Assessing and supervision of students
Experience
Essential
* Experience working in a team
* Experience as a lone worker
* Experience of managing own workload
Desirable
* Community experience
Clinical skills
Essential
* venepuncture
* wound care
* palliative care
* Holistic assessment
* MDT working
* Catheter care, including male and suprapubic
Desirable
* compression therapy
* wound assessment
* continence assessment
* PICC line care
Personal qualities
Essential
* Excellent time management
* Ability to prioritise
* Excellent communication skills
* Computer skills
Desirable
* Delegation experience
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Ulverston Health Centre
Stanley Street
Ulverston
LA12 7BT
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