Job Title: Community Nurse
Trust: Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Wigan
Pay Rates: £18.86 - £29.85
Shift Patterns: Flexible
Trust Info: Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), rated Good in their most recent CQC report, are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. The Trust provides a number of specialist services, including orthopaedic, musculoskeletal (MSK), ophthalmology and rheumatology.
Why Might This Job Interest You?
This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
What You Can Add:
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
* Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
* Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
* Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
* Recognising limitations and escalating concerns
Responsibilities: The role will involve, but not be limited to performing the above.
What You'll Need:
* A car and valid UK driving license
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The Benefits We Can Offer You In Return:
* Be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Access our support line any time.
* Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
* Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who Are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £18.66-£29.85 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Community nurse: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: M0042-25-0028
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