Community Nurse (Band 5) in the West Norwich Community Nursing Team at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, working from Norwich Community Hospital. The role involves assessing, prescribing and delivering care to patients at home, in residential homes and supported living, plus leg ulcer and catheter clinics. Shifts run 8am to 6pm including weekends and bank holidays, with a supernumerary period available. Current NMC registration is required, and Band 5 nurses are expected to support students and junior colleagues.
What the job involves
- Assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients
- Work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- Work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary hospital admission
- Work with health care professionals and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide an integrated service
- Process referrals through clinical assessment, prioritise them and allocate to the appropriate service
- Liaise and communicate daily with the public, health professionals and multi-agencies
- Provide clinical assessment for incoming nursing referrals
- Manage patients with varied health problems, including diabetes, wound care, pressure ulcers, catheter management, bowel care and palliative care
- Provide holistic, patient-centred assessments and individualised care for patients with multiple pathologies
- Support students, apprentices and junior colleagues in practice
Qualifications
- Registered adult nurse qualification
- Diploma or first level degree
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Skills & knowledge
- High standards of care
- Managing stressful situations
- Concentration, observation and reporting for patient care and records
- Time management, own initiative and reliability
- Teamwork, supporting other staff and flexible working to meet patient and service needs
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and empathy
Checks & eligibility
- Full and valid driving licence
- Access to a vehicle
Other
- Good IT and keyboard skills
- Written and spoken English
- Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Able to kneel, bend, stoop, work in cramped spaces and manoeuvre 5-6 kg limbs using handling aids
Nice to have
- ENB 998 / mentorship preparation or equivalent
- Leg ulcer management course
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training
- Evidence of mentoring students
- Awareness of the Trust's Behaviour Framework
What’s offered
- Supernumerary period available
- Support with training and supervision
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Community Nurse - West Norwich Community Nursing Team employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
