Community Staff Nurse

An excitingopportunity has arisen for a dynamic staff nurse to join the bank workforcewithin First Community Health and Care working in the Responsive Services Team.Responsive Servicesconsists of the Urgent Community Response Team, Intermediate Care Team, VirtualWard and Referral Hub.This post holder will work in collaboration with Primary Care andSecondary Care Colleagues, Urgent Community Response, Intermediate Care(Responsive Services), Community Nursing and other Specialist Health Care Teamsacross First Community, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellentstandards of patient care. Assessing and treating patients who are acutelyunwell and requiring support to avoid admission to the acute hospital or thosewho have recently been discharged home. Providing practical care, education andtraining for patients and carers admitted to responsive services.Main duties of the jobYou will complete assessments in the patients home and undertake treatments including IV medications, wound assessment, and management. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to promote independence of patients to ensure they can remain in their own home.The candidate will be able to adapt to change and work in a busy environment. Excellent communication skills are essential to enable liaison with all our health and social care partners in the management and assessment in the community.Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to drive, have a car suitable for business purposes and have a clean driving licence.FCH&C is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expect all staff to share this commitment. FCH&C will support personal development through the annual appraisal process and in house training.The service runs from 8am-8pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the post holder will be expected to work on a rota basis. There are opportunities for both full time and part time hours.If you would like to discuss the role further or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah ONeill on 07876 392654.About usDo you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value.First Community is a great placeto work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole.At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will work under the directionof the Responsive Services Charge Nurse/Sister as part of the ResponsiveServices team which consists of Intermediate Care Team, Urgent CommunityResponse team, Referral Hub and the Virtual Ward.The post holder will work incollaboration with Primary Care and Secondary Care Colleagues, CommunityNursing and other Specialist Health Care Teams across First Community,statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of patient care,assessing and treating patients who are acutely unwell and requiring support toavoid admission to the acute hospital or those who have recently beendischarged home. Providing practical care, education and training for patientsand carers admitted to responsive services.Whencompleting your application please refer to both the Application Guide and fullJob Description & Person Specification - these can be found undersupporting documents.Person SpecificationOtherDemonstrates the organisations valuesAbility to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of an MDT.Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times.UK car driving license and access to vehicleExperienceExperience of working in a teamCommunity nursingQualificationsCurrent NMC registrationRegistered First Level NurseEducated to degree/diploma level Mentorship, ENB 998, practice assessor or equivalentDemonstrates clear evidence of on-going professional developmentKnowledgeAwareness of clinical Governance, clinical effectiveness, and evidence-based careAwareness of current healthcare legislation affecting community and secondary care servicesDemonstrates knowledge of reflective practice and has an awareness of clinical supervisionSkillsEvidence of time management skills and ability to prioritiseExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsIntravenous additivesVenepunctureECG analysisUrinary CatheterisationExperience in bowel managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£31,049 to £37,796 a year+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr