Community Staff Nurse

Working with the District Nursing team, you’ll provide high-quality care in people’s homes so that they can receive safe, effective support and maintain their independence. Based on the role outlined inthis position plays an important part in supporting patients with a wide range of health needs and ensuring care is tailored to their individual circumstances.

You’ll work closely with patients, families, carers and a range of health and care professionals to assess needs, plan care and deliver evidence-based nursing interventions. The role offers opportunities to develop your skills, work autonomously and contribute to service improvement within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

What you’ll do:

Assess patients’ needs and develop personalised care plans
Deliver a range of nursing interventions and treatments safely and effectively
Work with patients, carers and partner organisations to coordinate care
Maintain accurate clinical records and promote high standards of care
Support service improvements and contribute to the development of colleagues and learners

What we’re looking for:

Registered Nurse qualification and current professional registration
Understanding of community nursing, patient assessment and evidence-based practice
Experience working within a healthcare setting and as part of a team
Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive conversations with care
Commitment to learning, professional development and delivering compassionate care

We value fairness, respect and inclusion, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities who share our commitment to excellent patient care.

Working for our organisation

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits;

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job role for more information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Knowledge

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
Knowledge of local initiatives
Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
Basic IT skills
Knowledge and skills in the assessment process
Able to mentor students
Evidence of professional development
Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Basic health and safety awareness
Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Experience of working with families and carers
Experience of working in a team
Experience of working with computerised recording systems
Experience of multi-agency working
Experience of working within a community setting
To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, Knowsley and St Helens.

Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ nearly 2,500 people and have over 1.7 million patient contacts each year across more than 50 different services.

Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

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