Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity
for a band 5 community staff nurse to join an expanding Responsive service team
where acutely unwell patients can be cared for in their own homes. This role
would be suitable for both experienced and newly qualified nurses as part of
our Preceptorship Programme.
Responsive services allow
patients to receive the care they need at home safely and conveniently rather
than being in hospital. The multi-disciplinary service works 7 days a week from
8am 8pm.
You will work in a caring and
supportive environment under the supervision of the virtual ward matron closely
with our urgent community response, intermediate care and virtual ward teams.
You will support the individuals
within their home environment with all aspects of care including daily living,
providing person centred care and promoting health and independence through
awareness raising and care navigation to other professional as appropriate.
You will need to be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. To
support you within your role, we have an excellent learning and development to
help further develop your clinical skills.
You must be a licensed car driver and have access to a car for this post.
Please refer to the CV application guide under supporting documents before completing an application.
Main duties of the job
Part of multi disciplinary team providing care to patients that
are acutely unwell avoiding admission to hospital
Basic
observations and monitoring
Urinary catheter care
Medicine management
Wound Care
Intravenous
drug administration
Phlebotomy
Support of
health care assistants
About us
Do you want to be part of an
organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide?
(2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services to
residents across East Surrey and in parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our
values First Rate People, First Rate Care and First Rate Value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone here has a voice and is supported to develop their career to
its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high
quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a
good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS
pension, flexible retirement options and employee benefits including a car
salary sacrifice scheme.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
First Community values diversity
and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of
under-represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from
black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates
with disabilities.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will work under the direction of the virtual ward charge nurse and
in collaboration with Primary Care and Secondary Care Colleagues, Urgent
Community Response, Intermediate Care (Responsive Services), Respiratory
Specialist Team, Community Nursing and other Specialist Health Care Teams
across First Community, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent
standards of patient care for patients who are acutely unwell requiring support
to avoid admission to the acute hospital. . Providing practical care, education
and training for patients and carers admitted to the virtual ward and
responsive services.
Pease see attached document for full job description.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- IT skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Intravenous additives
- Venepuncture
- ECG analysis
- Urinary Catheterisation
- Experience in bowel management
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Registered First Level Nurse
- Educated to degree/diploma level Mentorship, ENB 998, practice assessor or equivalent
- Demonstrates clear evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Independent Nurse prescriber
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of clinical Governance, clinical effectiveness, and evidence-based care
- Awareness of current healthcare legislation affecting community and secondary care services
- Demonstrates knowledge of reflective practice and has an awareness of clinical supervision.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the organisations values
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of an MDT.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times.
- UK car driving license and access to vehicle
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
First Community Health & Care
Kings Mill Lane
Redhill
RH1 5JY