Community Staff Nurse - Lower Lea Valley
An opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join the friendly Lower Lea Valley Integrated Community Team which provides care to patients in Cheshunt and surrounding areas. The service covers the hours of 08:00 - 22:00 7 days a week. If you are a student nurse, we would welcome your application, as working in an acute Trust is not compulsory before gaining your first position in the community; we provide full training and support. We also welcome applications from acute nurses who are looking for a community-based role. Main duties of the job
The post offers varied and interesting community experience in a well-supported environment and is an ideal opportunity for a nurse interested in working in the community. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for a wide range of conditions. The team covers a 7 days a week service; therefore, a flexible approach to working is required. The successful candidate will be committed to teamwork, have good communication, decision-making, and planning skills. In return, we offer an extensive training and education programme as well as a range of personal and professional development opportunities. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). In return, we can offer you: Ongoing supervision and support to aid progression 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable) One of the UK's best pension schemes NHS Car Lease Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Employee Assistance Programme NHS Discounts About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring, and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. Please note that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible. HCT are proud to offer all newly qualified practitioners and international recruited staff a Preceptorship programme that supports their transition to autonomous, confident, and competent practitioners. The annual programme will cover topics such as patient safety, communication skills, safeguarding, quality improvement, leadership, and management. As a Preceptee, you will have regular meetings with your preceptor and AHP Preceptorship lead. Job responsibilities
Providing a high standard of patient care using an evidence-based framework. The post holder is a member of the Integrated Community Nursing Team and may take responsibility in the absence of the Community Nursing Sister for the team and caseload. The post holder is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised nursing care to patients living in the community. The service is provided 7 days per week. Please be aware that if you are applying from overseas, we expect overseas candidates to have FULL registration with the NMC (including an OSCE pass). If you do not have full NMC registration, unfortunately, your application will not be successful. While we can sponsor fully registered candidates who live outside the UK, we are unable to pay relocation costs. While it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Person Specification
Qualifications
RGN Evidence of professional development Experience and Knowledge
Understanding of current health legislation Understanding of HCT organisation Responsible for managing a ward or team Caseload management Experience working with other agencies Skills/Abilities
Verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Clinical audit skills Supervisory skills IT Skills Other
Willingness to uphold the Trust's values Eligible to live and work in the UK Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) 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. £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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An opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join the friendly Lower Lea Valley Integrated Community Team which provides care to patients in Cheshunt and surrounding areas. The service covers the hours of 08:00 - 22:00 7 days a week. If you are a student nurse, we would welcome your application, as working in an acute Trust is not compulsory before gaining your first position in the community; we provide full training and support. We also welcome applications from acute nurses who are looking for a community-based role. Main duties of the job
The post offers varied and interesting community experience in a well-supported environment and is an ideal opportunity for a nurse interested in working in the community. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for a wide range of conditions. The team covers a 7 days a week service; therefore, a flexible approach to working is required. The successful candidate will be committed to teamwork, have good communication, decision-making, and planning skills. In return, we offer an extensive training and education programme as well as a range of personal and professional development opportunities. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). In return, we can offer you: Ongoing supervision and support to aid progression 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable) One of the UK's best pension schemes NHS Car Lease Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Employee Assistance Programme NHS Discounts About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring, and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. Please note that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible. HCT are proud to offer all newly qualified practitioners and international recruited staff a Preceptorship programme that supports their transition to autonomous, confident, and competent practitioners. The annual programme will cover topics such as patient safety, communication skills, safeguarding, quality improvement, leadership, and management. As a Preceptee, you will have regular meetings with your preceptor and AHP Preceptorship lead. Job responsibilities
Providing a high standard of patient care using an evidence-based framework. The post holder is a member of the Integrated Community Nursing Team and may take responsibility in the absence of the Community Nursing Sister for the team and caseload. The post holder is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised nursing care to patients living in the community. The service is provided 7 days per week. Please be aware that if you are applying from overseas, we expect overseas candidates to have FULL registration with the NMC (including an OSCE pass). If you do not have full NMC registration, unfortunately, your application will not be successful. While we can sponsor fully registered candidates who live outside the UK, we are unable to pay relocation costs. While it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Person Specification
Qualifications
RGN Evidence of professional development Experience and Knowledge
Understanding of current health legislation Understanding of HCT organisation Responsible for managing a ward or team Caseload management Experience working with other agencies Skills/Abilities
Verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Clinical audit skills Supervisory skills IT Skills Other
Willingness to uphold the Trust's values Eligible to live and work in the UK Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) 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. £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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