NHS AfC: Band 3
Main area: District nursing Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract: Permanent - Various hours available Hours: Full time Part time Job share Flexible working Compressed hours 85 hours per week (Core service hours 1800 - 0800 - varying shifts within this time frame) Job ref: 331-C12600125 Site: Westmorland General Hospital Town: Kendal Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 ''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work'' University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability. Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive community Out of Hours Nursing team in South Lakes. You will demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for holistic patient centred delivery of care within the community, with a focus on personal and professional development. You will work as part of a dynamic team who give equal importance to staff health and wellbeing, in addition to providing high standard care to our community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge relating to the increasing complexity of care delivered within the community, including wound, pressure ulcer and end of life care. Main duties of the job
This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently. The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development to facilitate advancement in skills such as medication administration and catheter maintenance care. You will work as part of the Integrated Care Community (ICC's) covering a 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, 7 days a week. You may also be expected to work across a variety of DN teams in the Community Care Group to maintain service delivery. Community Nurses work closely with all health and social care disciplines to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence through reablement and management of long term conditions. You will need access to your own transport and the ability to travel as required in order to fulfil this role. Working for our organisation
Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
here . Person specification
QUALIFICATION
Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 or appropriate qualification NVQ level 3 EXPERIENCE
Experience in a health or social care setting. Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience of working with older persons. Experience of working with palliative care patients KNOWLEDGE
Evidence of recent/ongoing training SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to travel as required Basic IT skills Access to own transport Venepuncture Wound care experience The Behavioural Standards Framework Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do. PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Sharron Bradley-Thomas Job title: District Nurse Team Leader Email address: sharron.bradley-thomas@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01539 715200 Additional information: Informal enquiries are highly encouraged. Please contact Sharron Bradley-Thomas at 01539 715200 to discuss further.
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