Community Staff Nurse

Nottingham CityCare is a social enterprise that delivers NHS community health services, reinvesting profits back into the organisation and local community, and offering flexibility and innovation in healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting continuous professional development, giving staff opportunities to acquire new skills, and keeping updated with the latest healthcare interventions thus increasing future chances of promotion and specialisation.

At CityCare we have a positive work culture that fosters collaboration, leadership development, and personal growth. We are looking for a Band 5 community nurse who will be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients in a community setting. This role is part time, working 22.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, assessing and providing care to individuals with various health needs, including those with chronic illnesses, post hospitalisation care, wound management, and palliative care.

Main duties of the job include:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in community settings.
• Provide wound management including dressings, compression therapy, and other related interventions.
• Support patients with chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, respiratory conditions).
• Deliver End-of-Life care and support patients with palliative care needs.
• Health education and self-care facilitation for patients to promote their independence.
• Conduct initial assessments and regular reviews of patients' health conditions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and health and safety protocols.
• Monitor patients for any changes in their condition, responding appropriately to emergencies and changes.
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals when necessary.
• Work closely with GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.
• Provide support and advice to patients' families or carers, ensuring they are involved in the care process.
• Attend Multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to keep updated with the latest nursing practices and guidelines.
• Supervise and mentor junior nurses or nursing students when required.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and research to improve community healthcare delivery.

CityCare values the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation. We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners.

CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

Job Purpose:

• To provide community nursing care to a wide variety of patients in their own home.
• To work within the wider integrated health and social team in the community, providing holistic care to patients.
• To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers as delegated by the Team Leader or deputy, working autonomously and as part of a team.
• To regularly take responsibility for care and workload management in the absence of the Team Leader or deputy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs to individuals.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care to address people's health and well-being needs.
• Implement the provision of evidence-based/best practice.
• Actively encourage patient and carer feedback about the service.
• Maintain a high standard of care to patients and carers.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of the service.
• Maintain a professional image as outlined in NMC code of conduct.
• Contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda and apply risk management systems.
• Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
• Regularly take responsibility for the appropriate delegation of nursing care to team members.
• Promote and maintain good practice in record keeping by self and the team to ensure NCCP and Professional standards are met.
• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings and situations in the Primary Health Care Team.
• Liaise and interact with other agencies and disciplines.
• Support effective team working both in the team and the Primary Health Care Team.
• Act as a mentor to a variety of nursing students.
• Participate in the development of other team members.
• Participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor.
• Contribute to the implementation of service developments.
• Participate in the Personal Development process and take responsibility for reaching agreed development objectives.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Utilise enhanced knowledge and skills to promote continuous service improvements.
• Promote and maintain best practice that ensures the health, safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines of NCCP.
• Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times.
• Practice in accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection.

Person Specification:

• Registered Nurse / Level 1 on the NMC register.
• 2 years community experience.
• Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing.
• Car driver in possession of current full driving licence.
• Able to work weekends on a rota basis.

Experience:

• Experience of team working and caseload management.
• Evidence of good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse population.
• Postgraduate experience in a primary and/or a community care setting.
• Knowledge or experience of audit, evaluation, and research.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.