Unplanned Care - Community Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Are you a passionate and caring nurse either qualified or in training looking to work in a dynamic community nursing team?
If so, then we would like to meet you.
A vacancy has arisen within the Unplanned Care Team, which has an innovative approach to nursing care. It involves quick responses to patients in their home to assess and manage the presenting issue, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and help to facilitate early hospital discharges.
We are looking for a highly motivated applicant who is interested in meeting the challenge of working in the community with patients in their home setting. As part of the Unplanned care team, you will be working with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients. You'll be working on a rotational basis as part of a seven-day service covering 24-hours-a-day with the support of agile technology to help you deliver timely, high-quality care.
Closing Date: 05/01/25
Shortlisting: 06/01/25
Interview: TBC
Main Duties of the Job
To work as part of the community nursing team in unplanned care ensuring high quality health care is delivered to patients in their own home.
The post holder will be responsible for their own workload and work in collaboration with the wider Community Partnerships and Primary Care Networks.
The post holder will be responsible for participating in the assessment of health needs, delivery of care to the practice population, preventing hospital admissions and facilitating early discharges from hospital. The unplanned service is delivered over a seven-day rota, covering 24-hour shift pattern. Working agilely across the service.
About Us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
* We Care: We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
* We Listen: We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs.
* We Deliver: We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
* Increase mileage rates for > 3500
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
* A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
* Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Job Responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* RGN
* Current NMC Registration
Desirable
* NMC Registered Nurse
* V100 prescribing or nursing equivalent
* Teaching / Assessor in Clinical Practice
Special Knowledge / Experience / Competence
Essential
* Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the District Nursing Service
* Ability to use Microsoft Office and Outlook
* An awareness of current Health and Social Care policies
Desirable
* Previous experience of community health care (District Nursing)
* Knowledge of SystmOne
* Understanding/experience of managing patients with long-term health conditions.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorlands View - Bradford / Meridian House - Keighley
Lynfield Mount Hospital
Bradford
BD9 6DP
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