About this role
Job summary
Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship due to being part-time and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individual to join our Community Nursing Team covering the North East locality of Shropshire in the provision of planned care to patients in the community.
We are looking for a caring, motivated and friendly Community Nurse to join our team. You should possess commitment to interdisciplinary team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care.
Please note this position is community based, requiring the successful applicant to see patients in their own homes. Therefore, a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for community nursing, as well as a desire for on-going professional development. We also actively encourage newly qualified nurses to join our team. In return we offer a preceptorship program and support professional development in a nurturing environment, allowing you to reach your full potential.
The team provides nursing care to patients within their own homes or chosen place of residence offering an alternative to hospital admission, supporting timely discharge and enabling people to realise their potential.
We are committed to clinical support, CPD & training. The post is covering 7 days, 8am to 6pm service.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
RGN NMC Registered Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes
Experience Essential
Previous community experience Post registration general experience Previous NHS experience Experience of working in a multi disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment. Experience and knowledge of basic administration systems including Microsoft office Experience of successful partnership working arrangements with other services
Knowledge and Skills Essential
I T skills or willingness to undertake Rio Training Up to date with Mandatory Training Uses evidence based practice Works within own defined competencies Awareness of changing healthcare factors influencing change Demonstrates tact and diplomacy Engaging and empowering approach that seeks to work with others and deliver outcomes in a successful and well informed manner
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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address Market Drayton Medical Practice
Mear Lane, Market Drayton
Market Drayton, Wem, Shawbury + Hodnet and Whitchurch
TF9 3AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)