Community Nurse (Band 5) post based at Melksham Community Hospital, run by HCRG Care Group, a community health provider. The role centres on nursing care delivered in patients' homes: assessing needs, planning and delivering care, and monitoring changes in condition. Post holders work autonomously with a caseload, alongside GPs and multidisciplinary colleagues, on 37.5 hours a week. Fit depends on NMC registration and a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred nursing care in patients' homes, with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
- Monitor patient progress and elevate changes in condition
- Prioritise and manage a caseload according to patient need
- Maintain accurate, timely records in electronic and paper systems
- Deliver evidence-based care and contribute to quality improvement and clinical audit
- Promote health, wellbeing and independence for patients and carers
- Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Take part in team meetings, handovers, clinical supervision, appraisals and mandatory training
- Support the learning and development of students and colleagues
- Maintain a safe environment through risk assessment, incident reporting and infection prevention and control
- Ensure safe use, maintenance and management of clinical equipment and stock
- Work within national and local policies, professional standards and the NMC Code
Registration & licences
- NMC first level nurse registration
Skills & knowledge
- Confident using IT systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Flexible approach
- Working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a car for work, with business insurance for the vehicle used
- DBS criminal records disclosure and vetting checks
What’s offered
- Agenda for Change salary and terms, with NHS Pension
- My Reward Hub membership, with discounts, cashback and vouchers
- Access to earned wages before payday
- Wellbeing support, including counselling, legal and debt help and career coaching
- eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development
- Opportunities to develop and implement ideas within an open, just culture
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
