University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Carnforth District Nurses has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse role. This role will be 37.5hrs per week working flexibly over 7 days. This is a permanent role within the team.
We would like an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 Community Nurse, who will be happy to work in an evolving district nursing service. 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.
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.
We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and all staff will have access to regular clinical supervision, training and Occupational Health services.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The role requires excellent communication skills as you will be undertaking complex nursing assessments and developing and delivering programmes of care for patients and carers.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Level 1 registered nursing qualifications.
* Post registration qualification or willingness to undertake.
* Wound care experience and knowledge.
Ability and Knowledge
* Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare.
* Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
* Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
* Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
* Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers.
* Demonstrate an awareness of current National and Local NHS activity within the acute and primary care settings.
Experience
* Evidence of clinical/professional development.
* Demonstrable experience of using initiative and effective prioritisation.
* Recent wound care experience.
* Community nursing experience.
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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata.
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