We are currently seeking nurses possessing the highest standards of care and compassion in order to aid, coach and support our diverse population of patient requirements here in Cheltenham.
Band 5 community Nurse roles based in Cheltenham. As this is a community-based role, the successful candidate will require a driving licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes.
We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses.
Main duties of the job
To excel in this role, you will require excellent communication skills, the courage to make clinical decisions, and a willingness to develop your potential.
You will require current NMC registration; post-registration experience is helpful but not essential, and we have an excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.
We are a Technologically SMART Trust, offering a 'Mobile office' model providing you with all the equipment needed to carry out your role in comfort whilst on the road. This is as a result of the YOU SPOKE - WE LISTENED working results in staff safety due to live system and instant access to patient notes and past interactions whilst on the move.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme, we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Registered Nurse with NMC
* Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
* Willingness to undertake additional training as required.
Desirable
* Driving licence and use of vehicle for work purposes
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience of working without direct supervision
* Experience of working with student learners in practice
Desirable
* Previous experience of community nursing practice
* Evidence of post-registration education & training.
* Holistic health assessment course (or equivalent)
* Teaching & assessing qualification
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Ability to work on own initiative, assess patients competently and report back to Team Leader (or appropriate health care professional) relevant changes in patient's condition.
* Ability to effectively manage the workload, prioritise and delegate work in the absence of the Team Leader - District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse
* Ability to liaise effectively within the Primary Health Care Team and with other professionals / agencies
Desirable
* Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Independent Living Centre
Village Road
Cheltenham
GL51 0BY
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