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Community Staff Nurse - Crewe Care Community, Crewe
Client: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Crewe, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 45572514bf2d
Job Views: 6
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
*PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE, USE OF A CAR AND NMC REGISTRATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POST*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our forward-thinking community care team in Crewe in a Permanent post.
This post requires effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable, and approachable. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and knowledge of the political drivers to provide care closer to home.
As part of a team, you will be responsible for the assessment of nursing care needs, implementation and evaluation of care programmes, and the delivery of high-quality holistic care within the community setting and within our wound care clinics. You will be expected to support your peers, the team leader, and the organisation in promoting the Trust's values and behaviours.
The hours of work are between 08:00 and 17:00, over 7 days. You will need to be able to work independently, possess good time management and organizational skills, and be expected to be innovative and flexible to work in other areas if required to meet service needs.
Please note that while the main base will be at Crewe, you will be required to work across the footprint of the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership. Travel is an essential part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Band 5 staff nurse to support the Caseload holders in delivering high-quality, efficient, and safe care. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who possesses both clinical and digital skills to support the promotion of quality improvement for a local population.
In return, you will benefit from a structured and robust induction package and the development of competencies within a very supportive team. You will also have an allocated mentor to work alongside you during the induction and probation process.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe, and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognized nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognized nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job responsibilities
To work under the direction of the Community Nurse Team leader and to be responsible for the assessment and management of the health needs of an identified population and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within a range of target groups including end-of-life care and patients with long-term conditions and complex nursing needs.
To support, and wherever possible maintain patients in their own preferred place of care, enabling them to maximize their independence and optimize their quality of life. To be expected to hold a designated caseload and deputize in the absence of the District Nurse.
To liaise with all healthcare professionals and other agencies to ensure appropriate and effective service delivery.
To work within the agreed framework for Community Nursing Services.
To assess, provide, and review holistic nursing care, advice, and information to patients and carers within the home environment or appropriate care setting in a safe and professional manner using evidence-based knowledge.
To undertake initial assessments on receipt of specific referrals to the caseload, acknowledging the needs of clients and their carers.
To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care to meet the patients' physical, social, emotional, and environmental needs, encompassing a rehabilitative/self-care approach where necessary and as per district nursing contract.
To provide skilled nursing care and the ability to undertake clinical tasks including wound care, leg ulcer assessment and management, administration of medication via syringe pump, care/use of intravenous lines, venepuncture, and catheter care.
To be able to recognize, interpret, and analyze clinical data related to the individual client's needs including client observations.
To demonstrate, teach, and supervise the nursing care that can be safely delegated to the patient/carer giving support as necessary.
To promote clinical excellence and evidence-based approach to care by complying with the agreed Trust policies and procedures and maintaining clinical competencies in line with the competency framework.
Work to the End of Life (EOL) Strategy including adherence to all EOL tools, acting as a clinical expert in EOL care provision.
Take an active role in health education of the individual and community promoting self-care and providing both planned and opportunistic care based upon evidence-based information.
Accurately record all patient contacts on Emis web and Trust documentation as per MCHFT policy ensuring patient and professional confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with NMC guidelines.
Manage and assess patients' discharge potential and need from the caseload.
Ensure that equipment and aids, necessary for effective care, meet the needs of individual patients and are adequately maintained. Demonstrate and explain the safe use of equipment for patient and/or carer where required.
Participate in the delivery of care involving complex needs and supporting carers and relatives in distressing circumstances.
Refer people to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond one's own scope of practice or require longer-term support.
Prioritize and manage own caseload & client group.
Assume the responsibility for the clinical caseload in the absence of the Team Leader/Senior Lead delegating work appropriately within the competency framework.
To participate in the measurement and monitoring of quality standards as appropriate.
If a qualified nurse prescriber to participate fully in the Non-medical Prescribing initiative ensuring assessment of prescribing need is evidence-based and cost-effective and adheres to MCHFT wound care prescribing formulary.
To maintain accurate personal and professional records adhering to MCHFT and Nursing and Midwifery Council policy and guidelines.
To ensure the most efficient and cost-effective utilization of all resources (human, physical, and financial).
To report accidents/incidents of patients or self which occur whilst on duty and to complete on the Incident reporting system immediately. To participate in any investigations as necessary.
To contribute to and cooperate in the coordination of off duty and holiday leave with colleagues, ensuring service cover is maintained. To work effectively to support other team members in all aspects of the service.
To maintain all aspects of MCHFT Integrated Governance Strategy and requirements including active participation in appraisal and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
Act at all times in a manner which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Person Specification
Essential
1. UK driving licence and use of car
2. Registered General Nurse/Registration Imminent
3. A listening, learning and leading approach
Desirable
1. Knowledge of Long Term Condition Management
2. Community Experience
3. Experience of multi-agency working
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