Job summary Up to full time 37.5 hours per week. The Community Nursing Team provide nursing care to patients in their own homes in the beautiful setting of west Devon. The Community Nursing Service sits within a health and social care team so the work involves working with an integrated approach to care, making every contact count. The team work closely with GP partners,local hospice's and voluntary partnerships. It is an exciting and vibrant opportunity to join the team. This is a great opportunity to gain skills working in the Community Nursing Service. Feel free to contact the team and we can arrange an informal chat about the role. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role are to provide nursing care for housebound patients in their own homes. To promote self care and preventative approaches to ill health with focus on wellbeing the emphasis being of preventing hospital admissions and living well. All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service. "please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility" Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other. We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well. Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer: Protected CPD time for registered staff Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff Leadership & mentoring programmes Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training A Robust Preceptorship A bespoke induction programme Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2025-NM-9664 Job locations Tavyside Health Centre Abbey Rise Tavistock Devon PL199FD Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL198BU Job description Job responsibilities Duties: Provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies/procedures and individual care plans. Be responsible for the assessing, triaging, planning, implementation and evaluation of care packages on a day-to-day basis with support from the caseload holder and in her/his absence. The work may be unpredictable and complex and often of a sensitive nature. Problem-solve and liaise as soon as possible with the caseload holder issues that may arise. In the course of duty, participate in referrals, triaging, discharge planning,and case conferences to support or manage appropriate care packages for patients. Maintain accurate records, which are confidential, up-to-date, and legible and that all care given has to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the organisation policies, NMC guidelines and government directives. The post holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have regular open discussions with team members. Work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes, which may have constraints and require adaptability. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses and carers safety. This may include assessment and provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely. Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others. The post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager; (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations/ Chief Executive officer). Be conversant with the vulnerable adult and child protection procedures and policies. Be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis inline with caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. To act as a clinical advisor on health care issues within their area of expertise and act as a link nurse. Provide education and continuing support to patients, family and carers. Identify areas of improvement of practice and communicate to the caseload holder. Undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities. Be aware of organisational, professional and national developments within primary care and work within these guidelines e.g. NSF/ NICE/ NMC. Initiate and participate in clinical supervision. Be involved in audit and research. Be aware of and abide by LWSW approved policies, Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and quality assurance initiatives. Be involved in all aspects of clinical governance including audits and effective and safe use of resources and equipment. Management & Leadership: Share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team. Be responsible in the absence of the caseload holder to delegate nursing care to appropriately skilled staff and ensure that they are supported. Act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff. Participate in team activities to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team. Contribute to national and local policy development. Utilise resources economically, effectively and promote cost consciousness throughout the service. In collaboration with the budget holder may be an authorised signatory for ordering stores, equipment and stationary. Ensure that all loans of equipment are monitored and maintained in good working order as per operational policy. Complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation,including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation. The post holder will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock and equipment ordering. To preserve confidentiality and comply with of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment. Have a flexible approach to the working day in order to meet the needs of the patient/service. Report to line manager any untoward incidents e.g. complaints, accidents,defective equipment and take appropriate action to ensure safety of patients, relatives, self and colleagues and follow up with appropriate documentation. Be aware of pressures facing your work colleagues and offer support and ensure they are aware of additional support that may be available to them. Communication: Report and record all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety,security, fire, physical violence, aggression and verbal abuse. Develop and maintain effective and appropriate communication networks with other members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies. Have good communication skills to effectively communicate with patients,their relatives and carers about sensitive and accurate information about their condition. Provide and receive complex, sensitive and confidential information and overcome potential barriers to communication, such as language and disability. Promote patient concordance with regard to their prescribed treatment. To communicate the role and eligibility criteria of the District Nursing Service. Maintain accurate and up to date patient records and inform other professionals about changes in patients condition. Act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs,preferences and choices are delivered by the service. The post holder will be supplied with a mobile phone and a lone worker device these are for work purposes only and are expected to abide by organisational policy. Professional: Works within the NMC Code of Conduct at all times. Remain updated and competent and ensure that clinical practice is evidence-based. Have an up to date personal development plan and professional portfolio. Participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role. Education & Training: Maintain own professional expertise by attending meetings, study days and in-service training and learn new specialist skills required for service development. Attend and participate in working groups and research projects as required. Participate in reflective practice, clinical supervision and appraisals as per trust policies. Assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues including pre- registration nursing students and medical students. Take responsibility for own personal professional development and education. Work towards becoming a Nurse Prescriber, if appropriate, and prescribe within the organisation policy and NMC guidelines. With a responsibility to monitor finances and adherence to formulary. Job description Job responsibilities Duties: Provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies/procedures and individual care plans. Be responsible for the assessing, triaging, planning, implementation and evaluation of care packages on a day-to-day basis with support from the caseload holder and in her/his absence. The work may be unpredictable and complex and often of a sensitive nature. Problem-solve and liaise as soon as possible with the caseload holder issues that may arise. In the course of duty, participate in referrals, triaging, discharge planning,and case conferences to support or manage appropriate care packages for patients. Maintain accurate records, which are confidential, up-to-date, and legible and that all care given has to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the organisation policies, NMC guidelines and government directives. The post holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have regular open discussions with team members. Work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes, which may have constraints and require adaptability. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses and carers safety. This may include assessment and provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely. Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others. The post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager; (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations/ Chief Executive officer). Be conversant with the vulnerable adult and child protection procedures and policies. Be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis inline with caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. To act as a clinical advisor on health care issues within their area of expertise and act as a link nurse. Provide education and continuing support to patients, family and carers. Identify areas of improvement of practice and communicate to the caseload holder. Undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities. Be aware of organisational, professional and national developments within primary care and work within these guidelines e.g. NSF/ NICE/ NMC. Initiate and participate in clinical supervision. Be involved in audit and research. Be aware of and abide by LWSW approved policies, Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and quality assurance initiatives. Be involved in all aspects of clinical governance including audits and effective and safe use of resources and equipment. Management & Leadership: Share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team. Be responsible in the absence of the caseload holder to delegate nursing care to appropriately skilled staff and ensure that they are supported. Act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff. Participate in team activities to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team. Contribute to national and local policy development. Utilise resources economically, effectively and promote cost consciousness throughout the service. In collaboration with the budget holder may be an authorised signatory for ordering stores, equipment and stationary. Ensure that all loans of equipment are monitored and maintained in good working order as per operational policy. Complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation,including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation. The post holder will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock and equipment ordering. To preserve confidentiality and comply with of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment. Have a flexible approach to the working day in order to meet the needs of the patient/service. Report to line manager any untoward incidents e.g. complaints, accidents,defective equipment and take appropriate action to ensure safety of patients, relatives, self and colleagues and follow up with appropriate documentation. Be aware of pressures facing your work colleagues and offer support and ensure they are aware of additional support that may be available to them. Communication: Report and record all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety,security, fire, physical violence, aggression and verbal abuse. Develop and maintain effective and appropriate communication networks with other members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies. Have good communication skills to effectively communicate with patients,their relatives and carers about sensitive and accurate information about their condition. Provide and receive complex, sensitive and confidential information and overcome potential barriers to communication, such as language and disability. Promote patient concordance with regard to their prescribed treatment. To communicate the role and eligibility criteria of the District Nursing Service. Maintain accurate and up to date patient records and inform other professionals about changes in patients condition. Act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs,preferences and choices are delivered by the service. The post holder will be supplied with a mobile phone and a lone worker device these are for work purposes only and are expected to abide by organisational policy. Professional: Works within the NMC Code of Conduct at all times. Remain updated and competent and ensure that clinical practice is evidence-based. Have an up to date personal development plan and professional portfolio. Participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role. Education & Training: Maintain own professional expertise by attending meetings, study days and in-service training and learn new specialist skills required for service development. Attend and participate in working groups and research projects as required. Participate in reflective practice, clinical supervision and appraisals as per trust policies. Assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues including pre- registration nursing students and medical students. Take responsibility for own personal professional development and education. Work towards becoming a Nurse Prescriber, if appropriate, and prescribe within the organisation policy and NMC guidelines. With a responsibility to monitor finances and adherence to formulary. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of a variety of healthcare settings Skills Essential To be able to respond to urgent calls in different parts of the city Ability to use initiative and work autonomously Ability to problem solve Good time management Delegation skills Negotiation skills Excellent interpersonal skills Effective communication and interactive skills including oral, written and IT Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence based practice Desirable Previous triage experience. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Behavioural Attributes & Competencies Essential Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS. Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes. Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making. Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness. Values diversity and difference. Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation. Demonstrates commitment to partnership working. Flexible approach to working. Attention to detail. Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others. Outcomes focused. Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of a variety of healthcare settings Skills Essential To be able to respond to urgent calls in different parts of the city Ability to use initiative and work autonomously Ability to problem solve Good time management Delegation skills Negotiation skills Excellent interpersonal skills Effective communication and interactive skills including oral, written and IT Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence based practice Desirable Previous triage experience. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Behavioural Attributes & Competencies Essential Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS. Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes. Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making. Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness. Values diversity and difference. Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation. Demonstrates commitment to partnership working. Flexible approach to working. Attention to detail. Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others. Outcomes focused. Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments. 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 Livewell Southwest Address Tavyside Health Centre Abbey Rise Tavistock Devon PL199FD Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)