Community Staff Nurse Barnsley Neighbourhood Nursing Band 5 Bank
Job Description
Job summary
Healthcare in the community is rapidly evolving, and we are seeing more complex and acute cases than ever before. We are seeking passionate and dedicated Staff Nurses to join our skilled Community Nursing Team in Barnsley, delivering specialist, evidence-based care where it matters most.
As a Community Staff Nurse, you will assess, support, and treat patients with diverse health needs, making a real impact at the heart of the community and helping to shape the future of patient care. Whether you are an experienced Registered Nurse or newly qualified, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career within an innovative and supportive environment.
Our Neighbourhood Nursing Service provides a wide range of nursing care to housebound patients, including wound management, chronic disease management, promotion of self-care, terminal and palliative care, and the administration of IV antibiotics to prevent hospital admissions. You will work as part of an integrated care team, maintaining high-quality, effective nursing care in the community.
We are committed to your personal development, training, and wellbeing, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in a role that truly makes a difference.
Main duties of the job
As a Community Staff Nurse, you will work alongside the District Nurse to provide nursing care primarily within patients homes, while also participating in clinic sessions. You will undertake comprehensive assessments of patients care needs and develop personalised care plans as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.
Enthusiasm and the ability to use your own initiative are essential, along with good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage your time effectively.
You will need the ability to work both as part of a team and as a lone worker, along with a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post.
You will be allocated to a specific Neighbourhood, but flexibility is essential as you may be required to work across the service and move bases when needed. The service operates 8am 8pm, 7 days per week.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
Undertake duties under the supervision of the District Nurse
Deliver evidence based planned care, which is safe, effective, in a manner which is caring, compassionate and enables individuals to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
Adapt and provide a wide range of nursing care in home and community based settings
Be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients, reporting and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care professionals.
Work in in an integrated and partnership way with primary, secondary, social care, the independent and voluntary sector and others to improve the health and care of individuals, families and communities, particularly the most vulnerable.
Undertake and maintain the required statutory, mandatory and core training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the service.
Participate with the training of learners and participate in staff inductions where appropriate.
Delegate work to other staff members within the team.
Establish good working relationships with the Primary Health Care Teams
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Evidence of motivation and enthusiasm
- Ability to work on own Initiative
Desirable
- Community Nursing experience
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Evidence of IT skills
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Special Knowledge Skills
Essential
- Understanding of government legislation/ documentation affecting NHS and primary care.
- Evidence of health promotion skills.
- Demonstrate Innovative Practice
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Teaching Skills
- Health Education/Promotion Skills
- Time Management
- Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of meeting revalidation requirements
Desirable
- V150 nurse prescribing qualification
- Evidence of skills in:
- Male catheterisation
- Venepuncture
- Syringe driver
- Ear syringing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S70 3RD
United Kingdom
