Community Nurse (Band 5) - Amesbury

Band 5 community nursing post with HCRG Care Group, based in the community team at Amesbury Health Centre. The core of the work is assessing patients, planning and delivering care, escalating changes and keeping accurate records. It suits a registered nurse who can work on their own judgement within a multidisciplinary team, and who will also help shape service development and teach students. Applicants need first-level NMC registration and a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work.

What the job involves

• Take part in assessment and care planning with the Team Manager and specialist team members
• Implement and evaluate care and treatment agreed with the patient and set out in the care plan
• Escalate deviations from the care plan or changes in condition to the Team Manager or GP
• Communicate with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
• Prioritise daily work according to clinical and patient need
• Keep accurate, legible patient records on electronic and paper systems
• Deliver evidence-based care and best practice
• Take part in team meetings and daily handover
• Initiate health promotion activities with individuals, patients and carers
• Contribute to developing and implementing community nursing service initiatives
• Contribute to the education of students and colleagues

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC first-level registration as a Registered Nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisation skills
• Clinical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Confidence using IT systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a car for work, with business insurance on the vehicle
• Criminal records disclosure and vetting checks

What’s offered

• Band 5 AfC salary with NHS Pension and Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• My Reward Hub membership with discounts, cashback and vouchers
• Access to wages as they are earned
• Online and face-to-face wellbeing support, including counselling, legal, debt and career coaching
• eLearning, career pathways and continuing professional development through The Learning Enterprise

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