Job summary
This is your opportunity to join a forward-looking community team, if you have previous experience in this area of nursing or if you are new to this specialty.
The Community Nursing Team works as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, caring for residents in Congleton and Holmes Chapel. We work in partnership with practice nurses and empower patients to deliver the lower leg wound pathway. We enable patients to manage their long-term conditions whilst remaining at home and preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital. Our work enables us to integrate with other services in the community including virtual wards and crisis response.
Congleton War Memorial Hospital is currently undergoing exciting changes and opportunities to link with the development of the community diagnostic centre
Hours per week: 37.5 (part time will also be considered)
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have excellent, up to date clinical skills & be enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work flexibly across our patch. It is expected that candidates will be able to contribute to the on-going advancement of the team & will be rewarded with a friendly, supportive environment in which to develop.
The nursing team is part of a wider care community in which we support Congleton and Holmes Chapel residents to live well
Applications are welcomed from Band 4 Registered Nursing Associates & Band 5 Registered General Nurses. Experience is not necessary & enquiries are welcome from those interested. Informal visits are encouraged, especially from those currently working in the acute sector, who would like to see how community care works, first hand.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse degree / diploma
- Current registration with NMC
- Evidence of recent professional development in to date portfolio
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
- Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, taking into account the needs and desires of the patient
- Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
- Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN
- Demonstratable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
Desirable
- Leg ulcer assessment and management
- Experience in palliative care / care of the dying
- Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
- Diabetes care / management
- Understanding and / or experience of managing patients with Long Term Care (LTC) needs
- Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
Experience
Essential
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferrable skills
- Experience of developing programmes
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
- Experience of working in a multi-agency services
- Experience of mentoring
- Understanding and / or experience of interagency working
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Congleton War Memorial Hospital
Canal Road
Congleton
CW12 3AR