Community Staff Nurse/Trainee

3 weeks ago

Blackpool Lancashire, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This is an exciting development opportunity for a band 5 community staff nurse to step up/an existing band 6 community nurse to join the Lytham District Nursing Team on a 12 month fixed term to cover maternity leave.


We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic nurse to provide high quality care to our patients. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate effective leadership, team and partnership working and understand the context and vision of health and social care.


Please note people reviewing your application will be seeking evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the person specification in line with the Department of Health guidelines.


The post holder should possess good communication skills both written and verbal, have evidence of ongoing professional development and be able to work independently.


Driving license and access to a car essential.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT NURSING SISTER/CHARGE NURSE


Holds delegated 24 hr continuing responsibility for a caseload, co-coordinating admissions and discharges, for patients registered to specific GP surgeries. Provide clinical leadership at weekends and bank holidays for staff within specific geographic area.


Assess patients: plans, implements & evaluates, and reassesses care of patients in their own home. Establishes and maintains associated clinical records.


Liaise with other services within health and social services, voluntary and private sector.


Provide direct patient care.


Contribute to the development of the nursing service within the division.


Organise community schedule for students: provide induction training and clinical supervision.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.


We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
To assess, plan and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to the District Nursing Service. Diagnose specific conditions including venous insufficiency, skin conditions, fungal infections, constipation recognise uncontrolled symptoms - especially in palliative care, and implement treatment regimes using prescribing when appropriate.


To provide and document a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the community.


To delegate work to members of the Nursing Team, taking into account Scope of Professional Practice, and nursing skill mix.


To work within NMC. Liaise and communicate with own and the wider Primary healthcare team, outside Agencies and voluntary organisations in the delivery of care.


Having knowledge of human rights and cultural issues actively seek to promote health, to patients ,carers and work colleagues by providing evidence based information in a sensitive and empathetic manner.


Administers drugs in line with NMC Policy, including controlled drugs.


To report and assist in investigation of patient complaints.


To facilitate achieving measurable standards of care and to participate in clinical audit and participate in caseload review.


To establish and maintain accurate records in line with NMC guidelines and local policy using paper based and electronic system.


To be responsible for the assessment and prescribing of, and planning for the efficient and safe use of nursing loan equipment, assessment and provision of continence products. To implement policy changes within own area of practice and represent the team or service if requested on policy groups relating to the service, e.g. clinical governance, record keeping, Palliative Care group.


To have an awareness of child protection and a responsibility to act on issues with vulnerable adults working with partner agencies.


To be active in developing own knowledge in line with NMC and PREP to be aware of current trends, professional matters and new developments in Community Nursing.


To participate in research quality initiatives in areas agreed with the Manager.


To participate in producing and carrying through ideas and plans for the future development of Community Nursing.


To participate in staff training sessions and implement knowledge gained within the team.


To participate in training and formal assessment of undergraduate, diploma, N.Q. trainees and others.
Registered Nurse Level 1
Evidence of ongoing professional development

Degree in Nursing

18-24 months community experience.
~ Car driver and access to a vehicle
Ability to ensure equality and value diversity.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lytham Primary Care Centre

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