Community Staff Nurse - Out Of Hours inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
THU 30 JAN 2025
Flexible working hours that accommodate family commitments, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, fostering professional relationships and collaboration.
Delivery of patient care in a home setting, allowing for personalized and patient-centered care.
Involvement in a multi-disciplinary team, enhancing professional development and networking opportunities.
Access to ongoing personal development processes, ensuring continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Engagement with innovative technologies, such as the Electronic Patient Record system, that improve clinical quality and efficiency.
Being part of a large, respected NHS Trust that prioritizes sustainability and has a commitment to research and education.
The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a flexible and experienced Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join their Evening District Nursing Service in Manchester, working from 5:30/6 pm to 11:30/12 am. This role involves delivering immediate and ongoing nursing care to patients in their homes, assessing and planning care in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient safety and care. The position requires strong clinical skills, the ability to work autonomously, and effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals. A valid driving license and access to a car are essential.
As part of one of England's largest NHS Trusts, the role offers opportunities for personal development, involvement in clinical governance, and contributions to transforming healthcare. The Trust is dedicated to creating an integrated health and social care system, and it encourages its workforce to pursue ambitious goals within a supportive and inclusive environment. Candidates will benefit from the Trust’s commitment to innovation, research, and sustainable healthcare practices.
As part of one of England's largest NHS Trusts, the role offers opportunities for personal development, involvement in clinical governance, and contributions to transforming healthcare. The Trust is dedicated to creating an integrated health and social care system, and it encourages its workforce to pursue ambitious goals within a supportive and inclusive environment. Candidates will benefit from the Trust’s commitment to innovation, research, and sustainable healthcare practices.
Are you a Registered Nurse wanting flexible hours to fit in with your busy family lives?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse to work with the Evening District Nursing Service, 5.30/6pm - 11.30/12am You can be flexible on the evenings that you work and will be part of a fabulous and supportive Team based at Withington Community Hospital, covering Central Manchester.
You will be responsible for delivering immediate and continuing nursing care to patients within their own homes. You will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of nursing care to an agreed and expected high standard.
You will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the processes that promote patient safety and quality of care in line with clinical governance frameworks.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you possess a full driving license and have access to a car for the position.
To take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care for patients.
To provide ongoing nursing care and support to patients and carers, promoting the role of the nurse and clinical excellence.
To identify patients whose conditions become unstable and liaise with doctors and acute services appropriately.
To network with other professionals to co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary approach to care provision.
To be responsible for multi-agency care documentation in line with current practice.
To ensure that patients can make an informed choice about their current and future care needs. Ensure that care is patient centred, and confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy.
To prioritise own workload and work autonomously when necessary.
To provide support, guidance, and supervision to junior staff.
To assess the level of ongoing nursing needs for people who may need long term care.
To liaise with the patients GP to provide sufficient information for ongoing primary care to be provided safely and efficiently.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katherine Phelps Job title: Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse to work with the Evening District Nursing Service, 5.30/6pm - 11.30/12am You can be flexible on the evenings that you work and will be part of a fabulous and supportive Team based at Withington Community Hospital, covering Central Manchester.
You will be responsible for delivering immediate and continuing nursing care to patients within their own homes. You will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of nursing care to an agreed and expected high standard.
You will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the processes that promote patient safety and quality of care in line with clinical governance frameworks.
- Gain competence in clinical skills to enable delivery of quality patient care within the service
- Take an active role in contributing to developing nursing practice
- Maintain effective communication internally and externally to the organisation.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you possess a full driving license and have access to a car for the position.
To take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care for patients.
To provide ongoing nursing care and support to patients and carers, promoting the role of the nurse and clinical excellence.
To identify patients whose conditions become unstable and liaise with doctors and acute services appropriately.
To network with other professionals to co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary approach to care provision.
To be responsible for multi-agency care documentation in line with current practice.
To ensure that patients can make an informed choice about their current and future care needs. Ensure that care is patient centred, and confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy.
To prioritise own workload and work autonomously when necessary.
To provide support, guidance, and supervision to junior staff.
To assess the level of ongoing nursing needs for people who may need long term care.
To liaise with the patients GP to provide sufficient information for ongoing primary care to be provided safely and efficiently.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katherine Phelps Job title: Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Community Staff Nurse in the UK, you will need a combination of clinical skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge. Here are the key skills and qualifications often required:
Clinical Skills
1. Nursing Knowledge: A sound understanding of nursing principles and practices, particularly in community health.
2. Assessment Skills: Ability to assess patients' physical and mental health needs effectively.
3. Medication Management: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to administer medications safely.
4. Wound Care: Proficiency in managing and dressing wounds appropriately.
5. Chronic Disease Management: Skills for managing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory problems.
6. Health Promotion: Ability to educate and promote healthy lifestyle choices to patients.
7. IV Therapy: Competency in administering intravenous treatments, if applicable.
8. Palliative Care: Understanding of end-of-life care and support for patients and families.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Strong interpersonal skills to support patients emotionally and psychologically.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers, and specialists.
4. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and beliefs of patients.
5. Conflict Resolution: Skills to manage and resolve conflicts or difficult situations.
Organizational Skills
1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a demanding workload efficiently.
2. Patient Record Keeping: Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.
3. Case Management: Skills in coordinating different aspects of patient care and liaising with multiple services.
Technical Skills
1. IT Proficiency: Familiarity with electronic health records and other healthcare technologies.
2. Data Analysis: Ability to interpret and analyze patient data to inform care decisions.
Education and Qualifications
1. Registered Nurse Status: You must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
2. Specialized Training: Additional training in community nursing, wound care, palliative care, or other relevant areas can be beneficial.
3. Experience: Previous clinical experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in community or primary care, is often preferred.
Personal Qualities
1. Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional demands of nursing and community work.
2. Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to different working environments and roles.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and make decisions in complex situations.
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