Community Rapid Response Nurse

Are you a Band 5 Nurse who would like to join our dynamic team? We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, compassionate and experienced Band 5 nurse to support the changing face of community health care within our Rapid Response Team. As part of the Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward initiative, your role will be essential in providing efficient, integrated, urgent care to our patients with care and respect.

These posts will be to cover either North & Mid Bedfordshire or South & Mid Bedfordshire meaning there will be the expectation the applicant can flex to which area had the most demand and need.

Through face to face patient visits you will undertake a full holistic assessment, plan care with the patient at the centre and undertake physical examination of the patient with undifferentiated conditions.

Main duties of the job

You will be working closely with other members of the MDT and partners to formulate a management plan that will support the patient to remain in the community.

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Consideration will also be given to staff who are newly qualified and are passionate about a career in community nursing. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job responsibilities

The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff, who will make a positive contribution to the service. In return, we offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals. You will have regular supervision, mentorship and support from within the Rapid Response Team and the Trust.

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 08:00-20:00.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
• Evidence of post-basic professional development

Experience

• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
• Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
• Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care

Knowledge/Skills

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language

Other

• Current UK driving license and access to a car and ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

363-CHB7078532

Job locations

Bedfordshire wide - positions for North/Mid & Mid/South Bedfordshire

Salary: £28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata