About this role
Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Could you make a difference?
Are you:
A Registered General Nurse Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care Compassionate towards patients and their families An excellent communicator with the ability to work in a team Motivated toward personal development A full UK driving license holder with access to a car
An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Nursing Service. We are currently looking for a Band 5 Community Nurse to work across the Richmond areas based at Whitton Corner Health and Social Care Centre. The service operates from 7 am until 7 pm
Collaboratively working with our integrated rapid response teams, community matrons and social service colleagues are essential to ensure seamless care to our patient group.
Get your career in the right direction, with the right organisation and at the right time - please come to KRFT and be part of this organisation.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality, skilled nursing care and to assist the Community Nursing Team Manager in the on-going planning, implementation, and evaluation of the holistic needs of the patient/client, family, and/or carer.
Deliver high quality nursing care to housebound patients with complex needs to enable them to remain in their own homes. Working closely with specialist nurses, allied health and social care professionals to meet the needs of the patients without unnecessary attendance in A&E or be admitted to hospital.
This will involve working independently but as part of the Community Nursing Team covering a particular geographical area. This will include first assessments and reviews, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of individual programmes of care. Candidate will be expected to be flexible to support corporate approach to patient care as and when required.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Demonstrate Clinical skills - Administration of medications including injections, catheterisation, wound dressings Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates high standard of Infection prevention and control
Desirable
Teaching Skills
Knowledge Essential
Strong understanding of current health issues and demonstrate knowledge of : concepts of Essence of Care/effective team working/professional standards including confidentiality and clinical governance/ adult safeguarding/clinical knowledge.
Desirable
Knowledge of National Service Framework for Older People & other NSF's
Personal Essential
Access to a motor vehicle for use at work and UK driving licence or competent cyclist
Qualifications Essential
Level 1 Registered Nurse - with valid registration with the NMC
Desirable
Experience or recognised qualification in areas such as: Health Promotion/Diabetes/Care of the older person/Continence/Palliative care/Medical or Surgical Nursing
Experience Essential
Recent experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse or evidence of a back to nursing programme
Desirable
Experience of working in a community or relevant clinical setting, such as palliative care, care of older people, orthopaedics, or community services
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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Whitton Corner Health and Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW2 6JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)