This band 3 post supports band 5 Community Staff Nurses in the City District Nursing Team at Wye Valley NHS Trust, which keeps patients at home and out of hospital. Work centres on home visits for observations, venous bloods and wound care, plus health education. It is lone working across the locality and needs a vehicle or willingness to travel, as not all bases have public transport. Values and attitude decide selection most, with training given where experience is limited.
What the job involves
- Monitor patients' observations during home visits, alongside band 5 Community Staff Nurses
- Obtain venous blood samples
- Provide wound care
- Provide patient education and support
- Lone working, visiting patients' homes within the locality
Qualifications
- NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Care
- CPD diary demonstrating learning and reflection from courses and experience
Experience
- Awareness of health and safety and manual handling requirements
- Experience of working in a health, social care or related environment
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of health promotion
- Good communication skills
Other
- Access to a vehicle for work use, or ability to travel as required
What’s offered
- Good work-life balance
- Support to develop and reach full potential
- Training where previous experience is limited
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
