Job summary Community Nurse - Band 5 Malmesbury Community Team 30 Hours per week - 10 Month Fixed Term maternity Cover or when maternity finishes Are you passionate about nursing and providing health care in peoples own homes? Do you have the commitment to make a difference to peoples lives? Are you keen to learn and develop within a rewarding Community Nursing role? The Malmesbury and Royal Wootton Bassett Community Team is looking for an inspirational Registered Nurse to deliver a high standard of quality care to patients within the community setting. Wiltshire Health and Care is proactive in developing community specific training and can offer a supportive and friendly environment in which to learn new skills. Community Nurses deliver care in patients homes and residential homes as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, linking closely with the GP Practices and other community services in the local areas. We work with the aim of preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and in assisting people to manage their conditions in their own homes. The Malmesbury Community Team is split into three clusters (Malmesbury/Sherston, Purton/Cricklade and Royal Wootton Bassett) and we are a multidisciplinary team including Nurses, Therapists, Clinical Leads, the Home First Team, Care Coordinators and other staff. Main duties of the job The team is based in the Malmesbury Primary Care Centre and operates a shift pattern from 07.00 22.00. Nursing staff will be expected to work weekends and will be expected to cover early and late shifts., Evidence of up to date clinical professional development is essential and experience in front line NHS community patient care is preferable. Applicants need to have excellent clinical skills, well developed communication skills and be able to work under pressure. The role is demanding but rewarding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual who can work flexibly and efficiently. We are a busy, friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide. For enquiries or to arrange an informal visit please contact the team office on 01666 330515 and Vicky Theobald. About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit. There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for? Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9085-WHC-21976-4 Job locations Malmesbury Primary Care Centre Priory Way Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0FB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Person Specification Experience Essential Assessment and care planning Working with a multi-disciplinary team Experience within a range of patient/client care group Desirable Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care Community experience Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Teaching and Assessing in Clinical practice Further qualifications relevant to the role Non-medical prescribing course Person Specification Experience Essential Assessment and care planning Working with a multi-disciplinary team Experience within a range of patient/client care group Desirable Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care Community experience Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Teaching and Assessing in Clinical practice Further qualifications relevant to the role Non-medical prescribing course 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 Wiltshire Health and Care LLP Address Malmesbury Primary Care Centre Priory Way Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0FB Employer's website https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)