This Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse post sits within the Braintree ICT primary health care team, working alongside the Community Matron. The holder plans, allocates and reviews patient care, with caseload management central to making sure people receive care from the most suitable service. The post may take charge of the team in the Community Matron's absence and extends across Braintree ICT and other bases when needed. Candidates need current NMC registration, a district nursing course and at least three years' post-registration experience.
What the job involves
- Manage caseloads, including allocating patients and reviewing visit frequency
- Formulate and review care plans
- Evaluate care, including first visits
- Lead on the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care
- Take charge of the team in the Community Matron's absence when designated
- Coordinate care and complex discharges home, including palliative care
- Educate and teach patients and carers to promote health
- Liaise with the primary health care team, social services and other agencies on community care
- Develop, maintain and promote communication networks for multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain knowledge, skills and competence in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and PREPP
- Keep up to date with primary care issues and political changes
- Work across Braintree ICT and support other bases when required
Qualifications
- Relevant nursing degree or equivalent community qualification
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber or working towards
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- District nursing course
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience or evidence of exceptional performance
Skills & knowledge
- Good level of communication and English skills
Checks & eligibility
- Car driver with access to a vehicle
Nice to have
- Specialist community practitioner or equivalent qualification
- Leg ulcer course
- Leadership qualification
- Experience providing end of life care
- Understanding of the role of junior sister/junior charge nurse
- Evidence of supporting practice development
What’s offered
- NHS Pension eligibility
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
