The Community Intervention Team in South West Staffordshire is recruiting a community staff nurse to work from Greyfriars Therapy Centre. The work centres on keeping patients in their own homes and out of hospital, with care that spans a wide range of conditions and draws on referrals from ambulance services, GPs and hospital staff. The role is hands‑on, covering IV antibiotics, wound care, palliative care and venepuncture, alongside joint working with other professionals. A current NMC registration, a nursing degree and a mentorship qualification are required.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients with a wide range of conditions
- Support patients to self-care and live independently at home, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions
- Work collaboratively with multi-professional colleagues and partners to prevent admissions and enable timely, well-supported discharge home
- Take referrals from professional clinicians, including ambulance services, GPs and hospital staff
- Provide IV antibiotics, line care, wound care, IM and SC injections, PEG feeds, venepuncture, cannulation and palliative care
- Deliver general nursing care across patient needs
- Work towards a physical assessment qualification
Qualifications
- Degree in nursing or equivalent
- Mentorship qualification (998-997)
Registration & licences
- Registered adult nurse with current NMC registration
Experience
- Experience in community nursing or acute care
- Relevant experience or placements in assessment and management of long-term conditions, palliative care and wound care
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
- Clinical assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Commitment to safe, effective and compassionate patient care
Other
- Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning
- Declare any use of AI in the application
What’s offered
- Career development in clinical and non-clinical roles
- Ongoing training and support to learn and grow
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
