The post is a Community Nurse role within the District Nursing team in Frome, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, open to newly qualified and experienced nurses. The work centres on managing a caseload, making autonomous clinical decisions, building holistic care plans, and liaising with Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams. Cover runs 8am to 10pm, seven days a week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and the post requires a car for patient visits. Newly qualified applicants can be offered a preceptorship.
What the job involves
- Carry out holistic assessment of complex and simple care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate care plans
- Make autonomous clinical decisions and delegate care to other team members where appropriate
- Manage a caseload and take responsibility for the patient's care pathway
- Take on non-clinical duties in the absence of the Team Leader and report concerns to them
- Administer medication, including IV medication
- Provide palliative and end-of-life care
- Provide complex wound management
- Provide catheter and continence care
- Manage diabetes
- Provide PICC line and drain tube care
- Liaise with Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams as part of the out-of-hospital model of care
- Work to the NMC Code and relevant standards, policies and protocols
Qualifications
- Relevant degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification
Registration & licences
- Registered nurse, or newly qualified nurse
Experience
- Coaching and/or mentorship training
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of physical health needs, or knowing where to access appropriate advice
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence and own vehicle for patient visits
Other
- Enthusiastic and motivated approach to care delivery
- Willingness to work a shift pattern between 8am and 10pm, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Nice to have
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Community nursing experience
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation
What's offered
- Flexible working options
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Strong focus on career development
- Blue Light Card with discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
- NHS-specific perks inside and outside work
- Generous mileage allowance covering mileage and depreciation for NHS business
- Preceptorship for newly qualified nurses
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
