Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Senior Community Nurses to work full-time. One for our Redditch Neighbourhood team and one in with our Bromsgrove base. We are looking for someone who is passionate, innovative and keen to support us to deliver high quality care, and to continue our development of integrated care in the community. We are seeking someone who is excited by change and is keen to deliver nursing care in the community. We have a team of creative healthcare professionals who are focused on compassionate care. We work closely with our GPs and work hard at developing relationships with other primary care services, drawing on the skills of our MDT colleagues to manage complex patients and ensure our services are as responsive and patient centred as possible. We are a supportive team who are committed to developing services to provide individual care for our patients. We offer dedicated time for training and clinical supervision, with a supportive L&D Department to help guide. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress, as well as flexibility, professional development and a wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss this role informally, get in touch with Recruiting Manager found on the top right-hand side of the advert Main duties of the job The role will require: Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the local area (the service operates from 7:30am 6:30pm, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays) An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a primary care facing community The ability to work autonomously and manage your own case load and work within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in a fast paced and varied environment Your typical working day will include home visits for adults over 18 years needing a range of nursing interventions. These include caring for people reaching the end of their life, managing their pain relief and other symptoms in a sensitive and compassionate manner, all types of wound care- post operative wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and complex dressing regimes - you will become expert in tissue viability. Other skills required will be in IV therapy and other injectable drug administration and holistic assessment of a persons needs, taking in to account their environment and social circumstances. Back at your base, you will be involved in team meetings, goal/care planning and evaluation and handover meetings. You will also support the teaching and learning of nurse students pre and post registration. Your input is a valuable part of the teams work. You will oversee patients and assist in decision making regarding their care. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage) Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9798-0847 Job locations Orchard Place Orchard Street Redditch B98 7DP Princess Of Wales Community Hospital Stourbridge Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0BB Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide. Work as an autonomous practitioner with the integrated care team providing rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands on expert clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate packages of care. Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, health promotion and holistic assessment skills and will work with the patient and their carers to assess, plan, implement and evaluate their ongoing care and support needs in their own home or temporary/usual place of residence. Support the Operational and Clinical Team leaders in the delivery of best nursing practice, be involved in triage, allocation of work and leadership of other staff, manage team resources and deputise in their absence. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide. Work as an autonomous practitioner with the integrated care team providing rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands on expert clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate packages of care. Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, health promotion and holistic assessment skills and will work with the patient and their carers to assess, plan, implement and evaluate their ongoing care and support needs in their own home or temporary/usual place of residence. Support the Operational and Clinical Team leaders in the delivery of best nursing practice, be involved in triage, allocation of work and leadership of other staff, manage team resources and deputise in their absence. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking Ability to praise and be supportive to others High level of clinical skills Time management and organisation skills Ability to work independently and set own priorities Teaching skills Desirable Advanced assessment skills Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN1) Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards. Preceptorship training Evidence of on-going continuing professional development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake Post-graduate modules in Leadership Practice Educator Knowledge Essential High level of clinical knowledge and skill Clinical Governance Good knowledge of community services and care pathways Health Improvement Good working knowledge of positive risk taking and effective risk management strategies Desirable Understanding of National and local health and social care strategies Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act Understanding of an Integrated Care System and the Neighbourhood Teams role within the wider system. Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in a clinical setting able to demonstrate transferability of experience to community setting Experience of management of caseloads or wards and organisation of staff Clinical audit/service improvement and development work Experience of active participation in interdisciplinary team working Desirable Transcribing medication training Clinical audit/service improvement and development work Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking Ability to praise and be supportive to others High level of clinical skills Time management and organisation skills Ability to work independently and set own priorities Teaching skills Desirable Advanced assessment skills Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN1) Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards. Preceptorship training Evidence of on-going continuing professional development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake Post-graduate modules in Leadership Practice Educator Knowledge Essential High level of clinical knowledge and skill Clinical Governance Good knowledge of community services and care pathways Health Improvement Good working knowledge of positive risk taking and effective risk management strategies Desirable Understanding of National and local health and social care strategies Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act Understanding of an Integrated Care System and the Neighbourhood Teams role within the wider system. Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in a clinical setting able to demonstrate transferability of experience to community setting Experience of management of caseloads or wards and organisation of staff Clinical audit/service improvement and development work Experience of active participation in interdisciplinary team working Desirable Transcribing medication training Clinical audit/service improvement and development work 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Orchard Place Orchard Street Redditch B98 7DP Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)