Community Nurse

2 months ago

Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of community and mental healthcare services in North East London, Essex, Kent, and Medway. We are committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients and are proud of our Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing nursing care to patients in their own homes, supporting them to achieve optimum levels of self-care and independence.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care to patients as delegated by the Senior Nurse, evaluating care plans and assessing ongoing needs within your level of competency.
  • Observe, record, and report all changes to other members of the team within 24 hours.
  • Awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and demonstrate this in practice.
  • Work in partnership with patients to achieve optimum levels of self-care as agreed on nursing care plans.
  • Document changes accordingly on the care plan, dependent upon competencies in agreement with the Senior Nurse.
  • Demonstrate, teach, and supervise the nursing care that families can safely undertake, advising as necessary in line with your competency.
  • Advise families on prevention of illness and accidents within your level of competency.
  • Under the guidance of the Senior Nurse, assess the need for service aids and equipment and ensure that those provided are used appropriately and safely.
  • Ensure that service aids and equipment are used in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and notify all known hazards to appropriate personnel.
  • Notify the Senior Nurse of any deficiency in the provision of service aids and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with NMC and Trust policy.
  • Actively participate in the Intravenous Therapy Service at home and manage patients accordingly.

Working for NELFT

We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits, including:

  • Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay.
  • Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay.
  • My Trust Benefits discount scheme.
  • Access to the NHS pension scheme.
  • Paid mandatory training.
  • Opportunities for locally agreed training.
  • Flexibility of hours/location.
  • Priority over agency staff for booking shifts.
  • Free uniform.
  • Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.

Person Specification

  • RGN qualification.
  • Experience working as a community/District nurse or equivalent.
  • Able to deliver core service requirements.

Benefits

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:

  • A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long-term/chronic conditions, and LGBT staff.
  • A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work-life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
  • Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations, and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.

  • Community Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Community Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to children and families in our community.Key Responsibilities:Assist the 0-19 Team in their duties where appropriate.Support and assist Nursery Nurses as required.Clinical Skills:Undertake...

  • Community Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Community Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to children and families in our community.Key Responsibilities:Assist the 0-19 Team in their duties where appropriate.Support and assist Nursery Nurses as required.Clinical Skills:Undertake...

  • Nurse - Community Team Leader

    3 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and managing our community team members to ensure the highest standard of patient care.Key Responsibilities:Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plansLead...

  • Nurse - Community Team Leader

    3 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and managing our community team members to ensure the highest standard of patient care.Key Responsibilities:Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plansLead...

  • Community Health Nurse Specialist

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Community Health Nurse to join our team as a Deputy District Nursing Sister. This is an exciting opportunity to cover maternity leave and work closely with our Clinical Futures Strategy team.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality, expert patient care in the communityWork closely with the District...

  • Community Health Nurse Specialist

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Community Health Nurse to join our team as a Deputy District Nursing Sister. This is an exciting opportunity to cover maternity leave and work closely with our Clinical Futures Strategy team.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality, expert patient care in the communityWork closely with the District...

  • Nurse - Community & RADS Team

    3 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend On Sea.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse to work in a dynamic and supportive team, providing high-quality care to patients and their families in the comfort of their own homes and through our...

  • Nurse - Community & RADS Team

    3 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend On Sea.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse to work in a dynamic and supportive team, providing high-quality care to patients and their families in the comfort of their own homes and through our...

  • Community Health Nurse Specialist

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced District Nurse to cover a maternity leave for a Deputy District Nursing Sister. The successful candidate will have a strong background in community nursing and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert clinical advice and teaching to the teamManage the day-to-day and...

  • Community Health Nurse Specialist

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced District Nurse to cover a maternity leave for a Deputy District Nursing Sister. The successful candidate will have a strong background in community nursing and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert clinical advice and teaching to the teamManage the day-to-day and...

  • Community Health Nurse Specialist

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced District Nurse to cover a maternity leave for a Deputy District Nursing Sister. The successful candidate will have a strong background in community nursing and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert clinical advice and teaching to the teamManage the day-to-day and...

  • Community Health Nurse Specialist

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced District Nurse to cover a maternity leave for a Deputy District Nursing Sister. The successful candidate will have a strong background in community nursing and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert clinical advice and teaching to the teamManage the day-to-day and...

  • Lead Community Nursing Services Manager

    7 days ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryEPUT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse/AHP to lead our community nursing services in south east Essex. As Head of Community Nursing Services, you will be responsible for providing vision and professional leadership to our adult community nursing teams, including district nursing and palliative care.Key...

  • Nurse - Community Team Leader

    3 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and developing our community team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and supporting our staff in their roles.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the...

  • Nurse - Community Team Leader

    3 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and developing our community team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and supporting our staff in their roles.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the...

  • Community Nurse Band 5 Position

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the...

  • Community Nurse Band 5 Position

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the...

  • Community Nurse Band 5 Position

    4 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the...

  • Community Nurse Band 5 Position

    4 weeks ago

    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the...

  • Community Nurse Band 5 Position

    1 month ago

    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking experienced Community Band 5 Nurses to join our team on a temporary basis, as and when required. As a Community Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting our patients and delivering high-quality care in the community.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the Senior Nurse, evaluating care plans...