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The Community Nurse will participate in patient assessment and care planning, effectively communicating with patients and the multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate patient records, implementing evidence-based care, initiating health promotion activities, and participating in clinical audits and service development initiatives. The role requires accountability for professional actions, compliance with mandatory training, and active engagement in supervision and mentorship opportunities, all while ensuring patient safety and adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines. Please note that applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.
The Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are looking for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our community nursing team across the neighbourhoods of Central Woking and Sheerwater, North and West Woking, East Woking and South Woking.
The Community Team visit patients in their own home as well as care homes. We offer excellent opportunities for training and development of both your clinical and leadership skills. The team has experienced Senior District Nurses who will ensure that you have the necessary support for your personal development. The community nursing service works over a 7-day week 8.00am to 8.00pm offering a variable shift pattern and includes weekend and bank holiday working.
This post requires an Adult Nursing qualification. Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply for this position.
You will be supported with a comprehensive induction and training package as needed, to help you settle in, with the time and opportunity to get to know the people on your caseload, along with development opportunities.
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact us for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.
UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship: Please note that we do not offer UKVI sponsorship for these posts, and so all applicants require a current right to work in the UK.
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.
About us
Purpose
Responsible for the delivery of care and for managing service provision in accordance with national and local priorities, organisation policies, procedures and guidelines and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Principal duties to include:
Participate in assessment and care planning of patient care in conjunction with the District Nurse
Implements and evaluates care and treatment in agreement with the patient and as defined in the care plan escalates any deviation from the care plan or change in condition to the District Nurse / GP accordingly
Communicates effectively with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Prioritises daily work in line with clinical / patient need
Maintains accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements this includes contemporary paper records and electronic patient record system
Implements and works to ensure evidence based care / best practice
Actively participates and contributes to team meetings and daily handover
Initiates health promotion activities with individuals, patients and carers
Takes responsibility for a defined caseload in the absence of the District Nurse, under the direction of the Practice Teacher / Team Leader
Actively involved in the development and implementation of community nursing service developments and initiatives
Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working / clinical practice as a result of findings, recommendations and action plans
Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons at all times and assist in ensuring a safe work environment
Ensure that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the District Nurse in accordance with the organisation policies
Keeps up to date with professional requirements, health care developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, National and Local policy and guidelines
Responsible for completing all own mandatory training within the required timeframes
Accesses and participates in regular clinical supervision and peer review
Participate in own annual appraisal and undertakes own continuing professional development in order to maintain and develop knowledge and skills
Access regular 1-1 meetings with District Nurse
Undertake mentorship training, facilitate the teaching and learning experiences for all students and staff
Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and organisational policy and guidelines
Monitors and orders stock levels and equipment in line with budget and lean principles
Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained
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