Community Nurse Band 5

alfabetiko; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job Summary

Band 5 Community Nurse - Extended Primary Care Teams, Newham

This is an exciting time in the Extended Primary Care Service in Newham. We have been restructured into Planned and Unplanned Care. A new Referral and Assessment Team has been introduced, which will complement the existing Extended Primary Care Teams.

The Referral and Assessment Team will see all new referrals, while the existing Extended Primary Care Teams will see all patients that require ongoing care and treatment.

We have opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified Registered Nurses (Adult) to join our Extended Primary Care Teams in Newham, East London as Band 5 Community Nurses to cover a secondment post for 1 year.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experienced qualified nurses (Registered Nurses Adult) who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge in community health practice.
• Newly qualified nurses who are looking for their first post as a qualified nurse.
• Nurses who offer a high level of person-centered nursing care.
• Nurses with excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal.
• Nurses who can work as part of a Multidisciplinary team in order to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
• Nurses who can work shifts over 7 days a week (including Bank Holidays).

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description and person specification to see if this is the role for you. Remember to demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet the person specification.

You must be registered with the NMC (Registered Nurses Adult), have some post registration experience and be looking for a career in the community.

Final year students waiting for NMC registration will be considered if you meet the other essential criteria in the person specification.

About Us

The service is based in East Ham Care Centre and is operational 365/366 days a year including weekends and Bank holidays from 8am to 8pm.

Professional Support:

East London Foundation Trust values its staff. We will provide you with regular supervision and appraisal and give you opportunities to work towards your desired career pathway. There are opportunities for training and continuing professional development.

Job Description

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-basic professional development.
• Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working.

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings.

Desirable

• Current driving license.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: CM EPCT Team, Shrewsbury Road, London, E7 8QP

Employer's website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/