Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Chorley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community staff nurse to work in District Nursing within the Chorley Villages area.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care in a variety of settings and will be part of an innovative, dynamic district nursing team.

We are looking for trained nurses who are patient and family-focused, with excellent communication skills and an interest in community district nursing. If you identify with our patient-centred vision of care and enjoy working in partnership with the local community, come and join us.

You will be offered a robust induction and preceptorship package tailored to your developmental needs, regular clinical supervision, and opportunities to access a range of training opportunities.

We require flexible self-motivated individuals who are prepared to work between the hours of 7.45 to 22.00 over a 7-day period.

For further information or informal visits please contact:

Joanne Stocks

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the 24-hour community nursing service, under the direction of the district nursing sister, providing high-quality holistic nursing care to patients and to a defined shift pattern with a service responsible for the provision of care 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

The staff nurse role carries delegated responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based nursing to patients in their own home and other community settings.

To assume delegated responsibility for the supervision of the team in the absence of the District Nursing Sister when required.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult)

Knowledge

• Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice
• Palliative care (care of the terminally ill)

Skills

• Ability to work independently in community settings
• Time Management

Experience

• Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working
• Evidence of post-registration training/development

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

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN2255-MS

Job locations

Multiple positions across Preston and Chorley

£29,970 to £36,483 a year (subject to confirmation)