Community Staff Nurse

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurse to work within our Mid West Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, the team deliver responsive high quality nursing to patients living in Ampthill, Barton, Woburn and surrounding villages within Mid West Beds. 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams

Main duties of the job

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.

We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.

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.

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 shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.

This is a part time (22.5 hours per week) permanent post.

We would kindly request that you do not use AI to complete your application form.

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

Sarah O'Hare Primary Care at Home Nurse Manager 07773053918

Laura Kirkman Team Lead 07547239153