Job summary The River Neighbourhood Team is a friendly, supportive, flexible and hardworking team who are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us.We are looking to recruit community nurses on a full-time or part time basis, who are innovative and keen to join the teams in supporting us to deliver high quality care, and to continue our development of integrated care in the community.We are looking for passionate nurses who are excited by change and are keen to help shape a new way of delivering nursing care in the community. We have a team of creative health care 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 all committed to developing our services to provide the most individual care for our patients. We offer dedicated time for training and clinical supervision, with a supportive learning & development department to help guide you in your career progression.We will provide you with resources to develop and progress, as well as flexibility, continual professional development and a wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert. Main duties of the job The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levelsWorking 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)The ability to work autonomously and manage your own case load and work within a multi-disciplinary teamThe ability to problem solve and manage time effectivelyYour 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 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.As a band 5 you will oversee patients and assist in decision making regarding their care. You will also be required to support band 4s and HCAs to a high standard. 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 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9798-0841 Job locations Gemini House Stourport Road Kidderminster DY11 7QL 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 to patients.Work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated team providing rapid and planned 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 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. Regularly take responsibility for the caseload in the absence of the Senior Community Nurse.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 to patients.Work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated team providing rapid and planned 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 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. Regularly take responsibility for the caseload in the absence of the Senior Community Nurse.For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Variety of evidence based clinical skills Confidence to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team Understanding of evidence based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance Desirable Competence in male and suprapubic catheterisation Venepuncture and IV therapy Cannulation Management of syringe drivers Experience Essential Experience gained during Pre-Registration training Desirable 2 years post registration experience Community nursing experience Experience of management of caseloads Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour that supports team working A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic IT skills Flexible, lateral thinker Reflective practitioner Proven ability to motivate others Able to work competently without supervision and set own priorities Responsible for own professional development Ability to understand professional and ethical issues Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance Additional Criteria Essential Self-motivated and able to motivate others Team player Able to cope under pressure Compassion and empathy skills Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Desirable Willingness to undertake further training Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN1) I understand that i will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Desirable Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes Mentor award Person Specification Knowledge Essential Variety of evidence based clinical skills Confidence to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team Understanding of evidence based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance Desirable Competence in male and suprapubic catheterisation Venepuncture and IV therapy Cannulation Management of syringe drivers Experience Essential Experience gained during Pre-Registration training Desirable 2 years post registration experience Community nursing experience Experience of management of caseloads Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour that supports team working A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic IT skills Flexible, lateral thinker Reflective practitioner Proven ability to motivate others Able to work competently without supervision and set own priorities Responsible for own professional development Ability to understand professional and ethical issues Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance Additional Criteria Essential Self-motivated and able to motivate others Team player Able to cope under pressure Compassion and empathy skills Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Desirable Willingness to undertake further training Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN1) I understand that i will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Desirable Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes Mentor award 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 Gemini House Stourport Road Kidderminster DY11 7QL Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)