Community Staff Nurse

Job summary

You'll support people in their own homes through skilled nursing care, helping them stay safe, independent and well while receiving the treatment they need. The Community Staff Nurse plays an important role within the District Nursing Service, delivering high-quality care and building positive relationships with patients, families and partner organisations. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical judgement to assess needs, plan care and respond to changing circumstances.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Carry out holistic assessments and develop individualised care plans for patients with a range of health needs
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care, including a variety of clinical interventions within your scope of practice
• Work closely with patients, carers and health professionals to ensure coordinated care and positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to safe, effective service delivery
• Support service improvement, learning and the development of students and junior colleagues

What we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse qualification and current professional registration
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and as part of a team
• Strong communication, assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• A caring, flexible approach and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and value.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals