Bollington, Disley, Pointon Community Staff Nurse

Job overview

Bollington, Disley, Poynton Team in East Cheshire NHS Trust is looking for an experienced community nurse who has the enthusiasm and positive approach to join a multi-disciplinary team with a vision to deliver the right care, at the right time, to help improve the lives of our local residents.

We actively promote personal development with a competency-based framework which will be provided to ensure support to successful individual.

The post holder will work within the Community Nursing teams of East Cheshire, in collaboration with colleagues in Therapies and Social Services, as part of  multi-professional working.

Being part of our friendly, supportive and innovative team is an opportunity to take forward the expanding role of community nursing to meet the long-term condition agenda and the needs of our elderly population. Our dynamic management team are supportive and open to ideas and innovation.

Hours per week: 30.00

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To deliver physical, psychological and emotional care to patients in line with the patient care plan and under the direction and supervision of the registered case manager in the patient’s home or community-based facility.

To report information to trained staff on progress of patients and any variance/change in patient/carers care management in a timely manner. To complete patient records in line with local record keeping standards and protocols

To use IT systems for relevant tasks e.g. accessing patient records and results, completing record keeping.

To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery, promoting a rehabilitative and self-care approach

To put person centred values into practice and to promote dignity in your day to day work with the individuals you support

To follow the Trust guidance in moving and handling and comply with the patient’s care plan.

To report any issues that may put health, safety and security at risk following the Trust Risk Assessment process.

To report accidents/ incidents of patients or self on the Trust reporting system (datix)

To report any actual or potential abuse or concerns to the Team Lead and to summon help immediately in a crisis situation.

To report to manager/trained nurse any untoward incidences (e.g. complaints, accidents, defective equipment) and take appropriate action to ensure safety of patients, staff and relatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.