Job overview
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave.
Community-based working.
This is an exciting opportunity for 12 months to join our excellent planned community nursing team based in Sutton covering the 4 council wards around the area.
We are looking for a highly motivated applicant who is interested in meeting the challenge of working on the community with patients in the home setting. You will be working with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients to ensure their independence and well being.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a planned team of community nurses delivering care to patients in their own homes. you will need to be competent in many clinical skills ranging from diabetes care/insulin injections up to providing end of life care to patients who's preferred place of death is at home. There is also a need to have a passion for wound care and to place the patient at the centre of your working day often acting as an advocate for them.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The service operates between the hours of 8 am to 6pm over 7 days per week and the working pattern for the successful candidate will include weekend working and bank holiday periods. This post requires the successful candidates to be highly mobile so requires a full driving license and car available for work.
For full details refer to JD.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical practice.
- Excellent communication Analytical skills and a problem solving approach
- IT literate
- Awareness of the complex needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population
- Effective time management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective Team Member Leadership and interpersonal qualities
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Needs to be independently mobile through out the organisation. This post is assessed as require a Car driver
- Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a rota.
- Ability to work across various sites in Birmingham
Professional qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
- Mentor and assessor qualification or equivalent or working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role
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This advert is for Band 5 Community Staff Nurse Bracebridge Team with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is 12 months (fixed term for 12 months). The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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