Job summary Are you looking for a change of scenery? Would you like to work out in the fresh air and nurse in different environments every day? If so this is the job for you. We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, forward thinking Community Nursing Team. Our aim is to provide a high standard of evidence based care to housebound patients within their own homes and to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. The successful candidate will have a have a general knowledge of current best practice in Community Nursing but experience is not essential and newly qualified are welcome. We will provide you with a structured induction and training period to ensure you have the opportunity to develop new skills and competence. The Service operates seven days a week and flexible working is required. The requirements are that you should hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel across the Rural North area. A mileage allowance is available. If you are interested, would like to come for an informal visit or have any questions please contact Vicki Cheney Professional Lead 07776560166 Main duties of the job The community staff nurse is a member of the Atherstone Place Based team, who undertakes professional duties in the client's homes and clinics to ensure provision of high standard nursing care and health promotion. To work across professional boundaries, providing comprehensive health care that is sensitive to the needs of the local population. About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 203-CS846 Job locations Atherstone Clinic Long Street Atherstone CV91AX Job description Job responsibilities Main Functions Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children. Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implementedacross the Integrated Health Team. To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning,implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans. In the absence of the Senior Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workloadappropriately to other team members. To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with theTrusts policies and procedures To participate in the development, training and mentorship of preregistration students and staff as required including induction andpreceptorship programmes To provide skilled clinical nursing practices Communication Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with serviceusers, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntaryorganisations To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform toNMC policy and Data protection Responsibility for patient care To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordanceto the service referral criteria To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and educationactivities with patients and carers Act as a patients advocate where appropriate Policy and Service Development Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level Responsibility for Human Resources Direct supervision of junior members of staff Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative inorder to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team developmentgoals Able to organise staff in the absence of the Senior Nurse (Band 6) reportingto a senior member of staff any anomalies Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines Participate in clinical supervision Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance withrelevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionalsand their services To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities Responsibility for Research & Development Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and appliedto practice Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting bestpractice Use research to inform practice Participate in audits as appropriate Job description Job responsibilities Main Functions Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children. Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implementedacross the Integrated Health Team. To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning,implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans. In the absence of the Senior Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workloadappropriately to other team members. To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with theTrusts policies and procedures To participate in the development, training and mentorship of preregistration students and staff as required including induction andpreceptorship programmes To provide skilled clinical nursing practices Communication Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with serviceusers, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntaryorganisations To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform toNMC policy and Data protection Responsibility for patient care To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordanceto the service referral criteria To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and educationactivities with patients and carers Act as a patients advocate where appropriate Policy and Service Development Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level Responsibility for Human Resources Direct supervision of junior members of staff Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative inorder to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team developmentgoals Able to organise staff in the absence of the Senior Nurse (Band 6) reportingto a senior member of staff any anomalies Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines Participate in clinical supervision Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance withrelevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionalsand their services To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities Responsibility for Research & Development Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and appliedto practice Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting bestpractice Use research to inform practice Participate in audits as appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Mentor and Assessing Qualification or similar Experience Essential Experience of adult general nursing. Experience of working in a team environment Desirable Experience of current developments in the NHS Skills Essential Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the role Computer Literate Desirable Evidence of ongoing professional development Personal Qualities Essential Able to work autonomously within the framework of a team Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively Ability to be an effective communicator Excellent role model Desirable Ability to negotiate Ability to be self-motivated Other Essential Must be a non-smoker during working hours Must be willing to undertake a DBS to Enhanced / Standard level Must be legally entitled to work in this country Must be car owner/driver with full current driving licence with independent access to transport for work purposes Must be willing to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends and be able to participate in the cover of the evening service if required Must be willing to travel across SWFT Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Mentor and Assessing Qualification or similar Experience Essential Experience of adult general nursing. Experience of working in a team environment Desirable Experience of current developments in the NHS Skills Essential Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the role Computer Literate Desirable Evidence of ongoing professional development Personal Qualities Essential Able to work autonomously within the framework of a team Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively Ability to be an effective communicator Excellent role model Desirable Ability to negotiate Ability to be self-motivated Other Essential Must be a non-smoker during working hours Must be willing to undertake a DBS to Enhanced / Standard level Must be legally entitled to work in this country Must be car owner/driver with full current driving licence with independent access to transport for work purposes Must be willing to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends and be able to participate in the cover of the evening service if required Must be willing to travel across SWFT 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 South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Address Atherstone Clinic Long Street Atherstone CV91AX Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)