Community Staff Nurse - Unplanned Care

Overview

Unplanned Care Community Staff Nurse (Band 5)

Join our community nursing team to provide high-quality care in patients’ homes. The Unplanned Care Team responds quickly to assess and manage presenting issues, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and facilitate early discharges.

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients, operating on a seven-day, 24-hour rota with agile technology to support timely, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care in patients’ homes and participate in the assessment of health needs.
• Provide care to the practice population with a focus on preventing hospital admissions and facilitating early discharges.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Community Partnerships and Primary Care Networks.
• Manage your own workload and contribute to service development and multi-agency working.
• Demonstrate patient-centered care and effective communication with patients and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse or current nursing student/in training seeking to work in a community setting.
• Experience in community care is an advantage; the post is also suitable for newly qualified nurses.
• Willingness to undertake tailored professional development, including a preceptorship programme.

Core values

• We Care – act with respect and empathy, valuing difference.
• We Listen – understand people’s views and respond to individual needs.
• We Deliver – develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to balance work and home life, with a range of benefits.
• Increased mileage rates for eligible staff.
• Health and wellbeing support packages and opportunities for development and learning.
• Support for ongoing professional development and tailored preceptorship.
• Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and sustainability initiatives through our Green Plan.

Additional information

• Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is provided for eligible registered healthcare practitioner roles.
• The Trust reserves the right to close the position early if a significant number of applications are received.
• Applicants should read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.