Community Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
We are recruiting to the Redbridge Community Nursing Teams, offering a Full time or part time contract.
Student nurses are welcome to apply and applicants who do not required support to obtain an NMC pin number.
Successful applicant to this post, may also be able to apply to do the band 5/6 development programme as part of their career progression to a band 6 senior nurse.
We are seeking innovative, caring, and dedicated registered Nurses to compliment the Redbridge Community Health and Social Care team. Our community Nurses support the delivery holistic health care to support our strategic vision of the 'Best care by the best people'.
Main duties of the job
As a member of our community multi-disciplinary team, you will work within an integrated team of District Nurses, Specialist Nurses, community matrons, therapists, and Health Care Assistant is to support the provision of high-quality evidence-based care that meets the health care needs of our local community. You will also be required to work in collaboration with Local Authorities, Integrated Care Networks, GP's, and Acute sector providers to facilitate care pathways that support early discharge and prevent hospital admission.
You will be travelling around our borough to deliver community-based care to patients in their own homes, therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place 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.
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 part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and 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; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst 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.
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 seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC R/N or any other 1st level Nursing,RN12 Adult qualification
- Evidence of the post- registration education and training
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- Relevant post registration course e.g. Wound management, diabetes, leg ulcer care, continence care and assessment
- Nurse Prescriber (V150)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines necessary
- Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously
- Experience of providing packages of care, which involve other agencies
- Reflective Practitioner
Desirable
- Community Nursing Experience
- Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff
- Experience of acting up in the absence of team leader in caseload and team management
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- The content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Able to initiate patient assessment and care planning with the support of a senior colleague
- Able to work with patients and carers as partners in care
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge -
Ilford
IG6 1HZ
