We are seeking a motivated and dynamic full-time Band 5 Community Nurse to work within the Integrated Care team in Leytonstone (ICT South).
ICT South is a forward-thinking and innovative service that is community-based. The team works in a fully integrated way, with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, district nurses, and community matrons all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.
We can offer the successful candidate:
* Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
* A programme of in-service training and exciting development opportunities
* Opportunity for service development and audit
* Agile working devices to support community-based working
* Childcare support and vouchers
If you are an overseas qualified nurse wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK-based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit Capital Nurse London. While NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses, we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department, and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day-to-day work. These are the 5P's:
* Putting people first
* Prioritising quality
* Being progressive, innovative, and continually improving
* Being professional and honest
* Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity, and choice
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse with experience of working in the NHS. Community experience is desirable but not essential. The post holder will be responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan, and deliver care.
The post holder will support their peers and caseload manager and be an effective team member while working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students and band 4 nursing assistants/assistant practitioners.
They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.
The role will require you to be computer literate as all patient records are now electronic (RIO), and previous experience of administration duties will be advantageous.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID-19 for our patients, our staff, and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro-rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
RGN registration
Essential
* Must have registered nurse qualification
Desirable
* Experience of MDT working
* Experience working in the community
Understanding of and ability to carry out audits
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical audits.
Desirable
* Experience/awareness of clinical audits
To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Value
Essential
* Apply Trust value in practice.
Desirable
* Good understanding of Trust Values.
Good understanding of clinical governance
Essential
* Ability to explain understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
* Some knowledge/understanding
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Langthorne Health Centre
13 Langthorne Road
Leytonstone
E11 4HX
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