About this role
Job summary
BASED IN THE UTTOXETER DN TEAMS COVERING THE UTTOXETER AREA AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES
PART TIME - 30 HOURS A WEEK
Why choose East Staffordshire as a place to work?
Because we are an innovative, integrated Community service covering the East Staffordshire area including the Burton Town area, Uttoxeter and the surrounding Villages. We work closely across the Nursing teams, AHP's including Podiatry, Physio, Falls Team, Stroke and Rehab team including our out of hours service, to ensure that our patients are at the centre of the care provided. We collaboratively deliver our care across all the professions, recognising the importance for patient centred approach, working together across all the nursing and therapy teams
We pride ourselves on our strong leadership, innovation, prevention and implementation of the care within the living model in all our patient care. We ensure that all of MPFT's values and behaviours are entwined and embedded within our staff, teams and our patient centred care. We support the development and learning of all staff, having great links with our local universities, while also priding ourselves on growing our own staff and the leaders of the future
If you are interested in joining our innovative workforce, then choose East Staffs for the next chapter in your career
Main duties of the job
The Adult Community Nursing Service provides care to patients in their own homes, covering care homes and working closely with our GP practices and integrated services such as Physio, OT and Podiatry. As a Community Staff Nurse you will deliver a high quality service, working closely with GP's and multi-disciplinary teams in addressing a range of care issues across the spectrum of health conditions, and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. We provide wound care, palliative and end of life care, leg ulcer management, continence and catheter care, management and administration of injections such as insulin and B12.
You will work independently in a community setting, participating in the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, adhering to policies and procedures.
You must be a qualified nursing practitioner with current NMC registration. Previous experience of working in the community is not an essential requirement, however, you do need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality targeted personalised care.
Post holders will be required to work flexibly on a rota system across a 7 day working week.
The Trust operates a vehicle leasing scheme.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post contact: Caroline Meddings, Operational Lead - Rural District Nursing teams
Mobile: 07971904957/ Email: [email protected]
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Community Staff Nurse you will deliver a high quality service, working closely with GPs and multi-disciplinary teams in addressing a range of care issues across the spectrum of health conditions, and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. We provide wound care, palliative and end of life care, leg ulcer management, continence and catheter care, management and administration of injections such as insulin and B12.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application
Person Specification
Experience Essential
qualified nurse community experience mentorship
Experience Essential
post qualifying experience exposure to community nursing
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Uttoxeter DN team - East Staffs
Balance st surgery
Uttoxeter
ST14 8JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)