Community Staff Nurse

Job summary We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurses to work within our South Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, based in Dunstable, however, there is an expectation that staff will cover across the bases if needed. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting. Main duties of the job You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Job description Job responsibilities We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals. Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply. You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00. Full and part time posts available. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact: Theresa Russell (Team Lead Dunstable): 07813 538546 Sharon Thornton (Team Lead Leighton Buzzard): 07957 479669 Person Specification Education/Qualification/Training Essential Registered General Nurse Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills Desirable Evidence of post-basic professional development Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience Freedom to Act Essential Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines Experience Essential Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care Knowledge and Skills Essential Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language Literate in IT/Computer Skills Desirable Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care Pysical/mental and emotional effort Essential Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care dress wounds. Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions Other Essential Current UK driving license and access to a car Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.