NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment, we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community. An amazing and rare opportunity has arrived for a full-time Band 6 Community Link Nurse in the NN2 Community Nursing team.
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our dedicated and highly professional team of nurses working in the North Walsham, Cromer, and Mundesley areas covering the service seven days a week. This role will offer the opportunity for both clinical and leadership development, whilst working in a caring, friendly, and supportive team.
You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex patients with a wide variety of health needs of acute or chronic presentation, visiting them within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community, and in clinics. We are looking for a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care. You will supervise and appraise Band 5 Community Nurses and non-registered members of the nursing team, and work closely with the therapy staff to assist the patient to achieve maximal function and independence. In addition, you will support the Clinical Lead Nurse with managerial responsibilities.
Key Areas of Responsibility
1. To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care, and rehabilitation needs to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
2. To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
3. To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
4. To work with all health care professionals and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users.
5. To be the direct link to specified medical practices and responsible for managing the associated nursing caseload.
6. To liaise with other link nurses and co-ordinate off duty for Band 6 nurses to ensure service coverage across the locality.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice, then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However, if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.
You will need effective communication skills and must be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential to have evidence of professional competencies and have the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to clinical practice. A sound understanding and knowledge of the current drive to transform community services is an essential requirement.
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