Job summary
Employer heading
Community Staff Nurse - Buckingham ACHT
Band 5
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Community Staff Nurse and join the Buckingham Adult Community Healthcare Team.
The post is to provide nursing interventions to patients in their home environment predominantly supporting diabetic patients and out of hours patient calls. If you are interested in joining our friendly team we would like to hear from you.
You should have a wide range of clinical expertise within the NHS as well as experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment. The post holder must be able to demonstrate their professional skills and competence in medicines management, care and treatment delivery. You must be innovative in your approach and willing to work with other members of the community team and ward staff to ensure a high-quality service delivery. You must be willing to develop your own knowledge and skills.
You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.
Main duties of the job
• To contribute to processes for service and quality improvement.
• Assess the physical and psycho–social needs of patients and deliver therapeutic interventions based on best available evidence in order to improve health outcomes.
• To manage own case load, delivering and evaluating service delivery to patients with a variety of medical conditions and those delegated by case managers.
• To plan interventions with the Case Manager and other team members using the common assessment process.
• To take part in the referral management process to ensure patients are treated by the most appropriate member of the team/service.
• To contribute to the development of protocols and procedures developed for clinical pathways
• Assist in the development of case management protocols and guidelines within their own area of professional practice
• Participate in weekend rotas / 7 day working rotas
• Take part in the clinical rotation within the post holder’s relevant profession.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of further continued professional development which may include courses:
- Interest in older people’s nursing/ rehabilitation and awareness of the political agenda relating to advanced age
- Mentorship (ENB 998, SLICE, MSSP)
EXPERIENCE
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a band 5 preferably in medical nursing within the NHS
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience of teaching, HCA’s Students and qualified staff
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team in English
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to work required shift pattern
- Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues
- Computer Literate
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Managerial and leadership ability
- Good time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Competency in IV drug administration. Infusion pump skills
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
- Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non -confrontational manner
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Ability to work internal rotation – Early, late, long day and night shifts including weekends
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Diana Bunce
- Job title
- Community Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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