Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Staff Nurse to join our Cannock North PCN team on a full time basis. We are an innovative service covering GP practices in the Cannock locality and we are seeking dedicated, compassionate and highly motivated nurses. As a Community Staff Nurse you will deliver a high quality service, working closely with GP's and multi-disciplinary teams in addressing a range of care issues across the spectrum of health conditions, and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. You will work independently in a community setting, participating in the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, adhering to policies and procedures. You must be a qualified nursing practitioner with current NMC registration. Previous experience of working in the community is not an essential requirement, however, you do need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality targeted personalised care. You will be required to work flexibly on a rota system across a 7 day working week. Main duties of the job You will be part of the District Nursing service providing healthcare and will work in a variety of settings. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multidisciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications. Duties to include: To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The care/support plans may include the following: Promoting independence/self management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health Interventions in disease/condition management Prevention and reducing of health inequalities Admission avoidance Early supported discharge Case management/ treatment/ care plans Palliative and end of life care Undertake Tissue Viability Risk Assessments Form a professional judgement of an individual's health condition Prioritise treatment and care for individuals according to their health status and needs Bladder, catheter and bowel care About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-VA-24-6763591 Job locations Cannock North PCN Cannock Chase District Council, Beecroft Road Cannock WS11 1BG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post please contact : Lisa Robinson, Operational Lead Mobile: 07814831104 or via email: lisa.robinsonmpft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post please contact : Lisa Robinson, Operational Lead Mobile: 07814831104 or via email: lisa.robinsonmpft.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing or equivalent Registration with NMC Experience Essential Relevant experience to the role Experience of working effectively across different agencies and with other disciplines. Experience of providing clinical information and advice to others. Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community Driving licence Essential Full driving licence and access to car Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing or equivalent Registration with NMC Experience Essential Relevant experience to the role Experience of working effectively across different agencies and with other disciplines. Experience of providing clinical information and advice to others. Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community Driving licence Essential Full driving licence and access to car Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Cannock North PCN Cannock Chase District Council, Beecroft Road Cannock WS11 1BG Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)