Job summary
As a
band 6 Community Nurse working in Warrington you will be integral to the care
of the patients during their time with Bridgewater Community Trust.The Trust is focused on
supporting the Community and helping patients remain independent in their own
home. You will manage a caseload of registered patients within a team or teams.
You will delegate the workload to the community nurses, healthcare assistants
and nursing assistants as appropriate and as defined by the priority/acuity of
the caseload and liaise with all health care professionals and other Nursing
teams. You will undertake the assessment, planning and evaluation of patients
care needs. Liaise with the District Nurse team to ensure information sharing
in relation to patient care / changes to care plan and the continuity of care
and reviewing of complex care packages.
Main duties of the job
Perform comprehensive
assessment of patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care
delivery according to changing health needs utilising prescribing skills.
Support the care
management of complex/continuing care packages.
Ensure practice is
evidence based through undertaking audit and critically appraising literature
to achieve a high standard of care.
To establish and
maintain effective communication with individual groups and communities in
complex and potentially challenging situations.
Work collaboratively
with other professional and agencies to ensure patients needs are met.
Involve patients and
carers in the planning and delivery of care.
To competently perform
a range of clinical skills related to the post.
Maintain accurate
records in accordance with NMC Standards.
To identify skills and
knowledge to address individuals training needs by undertaking personal
development reviews and personal development plans within the KSF framework.
To participate in the
health needs assessment of the practice population to identify areas of unmet
need.
Ability to work
without direct supervision and to solve problems.
Undertake chronic
disease management reviews of the housebound patient using appropriate template
Work on a rota basis
to facilitate weekend working across the district nursing teams
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: B6 District Nurse Bridgewater Community
Trust Location: Warrington
Pay Rates: £18.19, £23.65, £29.11 +
Holiday
Shift Patterns: Days, Nights,
Weekends & Bank Holidays
As a
band 6 Community Nurse working in Warrington you will be integral to the care
of the patients during their time with Bridgewater Community Trust.The Trust is focused on
supporting the Community and helping patients remain independent in their own
home. You will manage a caseload of registered patients within a team or teams.
You will delegate the workload to the community nurses, healthcare assistants
and nursing assistants as appropriate and as defined by the priority/acuity of
the caseload and liaise with all health care professionals and other Nursing
teams. You will undertake the assessment, planning and evaluation of patients
care needs. Liaise with the District Nurse team to ensure information sharing
in relation to patient care / changes to care plan and the continuity of care
and reviewing of complex care packages.
By
joining this Trust you will be coming to work in a supportive and friendly
environment, with a team that are forward thinking and proactive. They are a
welcoming and friendly team.
There is Trust training available for you to
access including catheterisation, wound care, DRE Training and Insulin
administration for example. The Trust
would support you to attend the Trust Induction and well as provide local
induction.
Youll receive the following benefits:
First
choice of shifts or placements at your Trust access before they are made available to agency
Wellbeing
incentives take advantage of
the wellbeing hub
Competitive
pay rates work this week, get paid
next week
Manage your
shifts and timesheets on the go access
your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your
smartphone
Essential
support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime
Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts
Varied
working options to suit your lifestyle access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed
term placements
Training
and development opportunities
Build
holiday allowance for every shift you work
Stakeholder
pension scheme available
What youll be responsible
for
Perform comprehensive
assessment of patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care
delivery according to changing health needs utilising prescribing skills.
Support the care
management of complex/continuing care packages.
Ensure practice is
evidence based through undertaking audit and critically appraising literature
to achieve a high standard of care.
To establish and
maintain effective communication with individual groups and communities in
complex and potentially challenging situations.
Work collaboratively
with other professional and agencies to ensure patients needs are met.
Involve patients and
carers in the planning and delivery of care.
To competently perform
a range of clinical skills related to the post.
Maintain accurate
records in accordance with NMC Standards.
To identify skills and
knowledge to address individuals training needs by undertaking personal
development reviews and personal development plans within the KSF framework.
To participate in the
health needs assessment of the practice population to identify areas of unmet
need.
Ability to work
without direct supervision and to solve problems.
Undertake chronic
disease management reviews of the housebound patient using appropriate template
Work on a rota basis
to facilitate weekend working across the district nursing teams
Managerial/Leadership
Work under the
direction of the District Nurse Coordinator in providing nursing services to
patients registered within a defined GP Practice.
Manage the night
service caseload of patients.
Delegate the workload
to appropriate team members.
Day to day
responsibility for the designated caseload.
To provide accurate
timely information to the identified administrator regarding annual leave,
expenses and study leave.
To undertake back to
work interviews and assist in the monitoring and reporting to District Nurse
Coordinator general HR issues surrounding staff sickness, absentees.
To report any concerns
with regard to poor practice or concerns of staff members to the District Nurse
Coordinator.
Support the effective
use of physical and financial resources.
Ordering supplies and equipment.
To ensure as far as
possible that the working environment is safe, adhering to the Lone Worker
policy.
To provide leadership
and support by promoting professional development and encourage clinical
supervision.
Supply required
activity data related to patient care.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the
above.
Youll need to have the following qualification/experience:
A minimum
of 6 months paid experience in a community nursing environment within a Community
Trust in the last 3 years
Experience with Wound Care, insulin and medication administration,
catheter care and palliative care.
Recent experience working at a band 6 level in a
District Nursing/Treatment Room Service.
Comply with
NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing
practices
Ensure
accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
Undertake
regular mandatory training
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional
certification and skills.
Who are NHS Professionals?
We are NHS Professionals (NHSP), working together to care for
patients in the NHS. Providing you with the power to decide when, how, and
where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of
the team and community.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank
shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to
develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the
recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly.
We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview,
therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your
application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community nursing environment within a Community Trust in the last 3 years
- Experience with Wound Care, insulin and medication administration, catheter care and palliative care.
- Recent experience working at a band 6 level in a District Nursing/Treatment Room Service.
- NMC Professional Registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Warrington
WA5 7TY