Bank Community Staff Nurse

This is a bank role, shifts are available at all District Nursing bases: Biggin Hill, Orpington, Chislehurst & Beckenham. Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? We are currently looking for Bank Community Staff Nurses to join our dynamic, friendly team who are patient focused and thrive on providing quality care. The teams consist of District Nurses, Community Nurses, Nurse Associates, Apprentice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomy. They are a busy & dynamic team who have patient care at the heart of all they do. Our work is crucial to the community as we aim to prevent unnecessary hospital admission for our patients.

Main duties of the job:

• The Bank Community Nurse role is a highly skilled role which involves skills such as PICC lines/IVs as these are skills that are very much key to being an excellent Community Nurse.
• Responsibility for contributing to the holistic assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Implementing, monitoring and maintaining our high standards of care.
• Re‑assessing and re‑evaluating programmes of care when needed.
• Supporting our in‑house mentorship training scheme with placement students and staff.
• Being an active member of the team sharing best practice whenever possible.

This is a challenging but ultimately rewarding position where you will be supported both within your teams and by regular reflection & professional training.

Available shifts: Monday - Sunday 8.15am - 4.15pm, 10.45am - 6:45pm

Please note that all Community Nursing roles are designated essential car users therefore applicants should have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle to be considered for this position.

About us: Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups. Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low‑interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme.

Job responsibilities:

• To contribute to the clinical delivery of the service. This will include completing holistic patient assessments, designing and regularly reviewing care plans, delivering effective clinical care.
• To assist with the daily coordination of the team to include daily handover, allocation of work and managing referrals and telephone messages.
• To develop good working relationships with Allied Health Professionals, specialist and other clinical services in Bromley Healthcare and contribute to the development of policies and procedure that cover related services.
• To proactively monitor and manage a daily patient caseload making autonomous decisions about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications & Training: RN (Adult Branch), Current NMC Registration (or awaiting confirmation of qualification and registration at time of application), Preparation for mentorship/ENB 998/ equivalent or willing to undertake, Degree.
• Experience: Experience of writing accurate records, Evidence of provision of high standards of clinical care, Valid UK Driving Licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to competently use a 'satnav', Teaching and assessing skills, Experience in administration of drugs or be willing to attend study days, Knowledge of standard setting/clinical audit, Community experience/ Community placement.

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.

Job locations: Biggin Hill, Orpington, Bromley, Beckenham St Paul’s Cray clinic (Orpington location)

Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract: Bank

Reference number: 848-BHC-034-26