Community Nurse

Job overview

We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 nurse to join our Community Nursing team in Bedfordshire. This substantive post is for the Mid Beds Community Nursing Team delivering care to people aligned to Biggleswade GP practices and aligned residential homes.

This highly respected team delivers responsive high quality nursing to patients in their own homes.

We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS. You will work closely with other members of the MDT to deliver care to patients with complex needs.

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams

If you want a career which brings a new challenge every day, gives you the opportunity to test your ability to think quickly, solve problems, assess and treat patients within the place they call home, then Community Nursing could be the team for you. This is an exciting opportunity if you are thinking about joining community nursing or gaining new experiences.

Main duties of the job

Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual. The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff, who will make a positive contribution to the service. You will have regular supervision, mentorship and support from within the Primary Care Team and the Trust.

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply. There is a preceptorship program and competencies to support your development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.  You will be required to work a 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.

This is a fulltime post.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Sarah O’Hare Head of PCH - Mid 07773053918

Kelly Smith Team Lead Mid Beds 07785695403