Community Nurse - ICP PCN

Job overview

Are you passionate about the helping people in the community?  If so, come and join our fantastic team.

We have exciting opportunity for Band 6 Nurse to work at ICP PCN within Surrey Downs Health & Care. If you are passionate about caring for people and making a difference within your community, we would love to hear from you!

The post holder is responsible with the continuing management of the patients and/or staff within their clinical setting, without supervision alongside their team lead and taking the chain of command in the absence of their team lead. This includes the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, the setting and maintaining of standards and the supervision and deployment of staff, if appropriate. The post holder will undertake facilitation of educational programmes for basic, post basic and in-service training, in close liaison with the Learning and Development Team. To work closely with the senior team member to facilitate patient focused, innovative research based practice, in line with Surrey Downs Health and Care objectives.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for nursing staff from all backgrounds including those more experienced, looking for a change, maybe wanting to work locally, excited by the difference of being out within the community with the benefits and challenges that brings.

Please note these roles require post holders to hold a current and valid deriving licence enabling them to drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

We have our own Learning & Development Department that have a range of different courses and development plans that give you the opportunity to grow your career.

PCN - Primary Care Network

It is a network formed from GP practice populations working in partnership with others to provide health and care to local communities.

What will PCNs do?

• Provide ongoing care and support
• Deploy the most appropriate staff member(s) in a coordinated and timely way to best use community resources
• Reduce risk of admission for patients
• Support people in their homes, people in care homes and through in-reach in to hospitals where necessary
• Work closely with the community hospitals and specialist teams

Each PCN has a community focused trimuvirate (group of three) of Lead GP / Community; Lead Clinician and Operational Manager. Specialist services and community hospitals work closely with the PCNs to ensure a whole system approach to working across Surrey Downs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At ICP PCN, we have a friendly and very supportive team where we develop strong relationships and inspire each other. We understand the importance of diverse life commitments and offer roles that will suit you. Whether you are seeking career progression, focussing on family care, or want to work with outstanding colleagues, we provide flexibility and support. Do you aspire to work with a brilliant team like this? If so, then you must join us.

Please see attached our Band 6 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details about this roles.