About this role
Job summary
The post holder will participate in the delivery of nursing care and support to clients within the community setting and have the necessary confidence and competence to work autonomously.
To work under the direction of the Community Nurse Team leader and to be responsible for assessment and management of the health needs of an identified population including end of life care and patients with long term conditions and/or complex nursing needs.
To support and wherever possible maintain patients in their own preferred place of care, promoting self-care enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life 7 days per week throughout the year
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity is available for a dedicated nurse to deliver high-quality clinical care to patients in their own homes. Working under the direction of the Community Nurse Team Leader, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the health needs of a defined patient population, including those with long-term conditions, complex nursing needs and end-of-life care, supporting patients to remain in their preferred place of care wherever possible.
You will make complex clinical decisions to manage patient care safely and effectively, particularly within an out-of-hours environment. This includes understanding escalation processes, triaging all communications using electronic patient records, and coordinating workload across teams to ensure care is prioritised according to clinical need. Effective delegation and demand management are essential, alongside the ability to support long day staff and allocate work across sectors.
The role also involves providing reassurance, advice and practical support to patients, families and carers, ensuring high standards of compassionate care. You will contribute to maintaining staff safety by supporting lone working systems and processes. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring strong clinical judgement, organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously while remaining part of a wider, supportive team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK,
Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
shortlisting Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) Be an effective team member who can relate to colleagues at all levels Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team IT skills - experience in electronic patient records system Ability to be flexible across the needs of the out of hours service Post registration experience
Desirable
Prescribing qualification or the willingness to work towards Demonstrate initiative to actively problem solve
shortlisting Essential
Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing Demonstrates evidence based knowledge Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Desirable
Ability to use reflective practice to improve the standard of care Demonstrate initiative to actively problem solve Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House
Bury
BL9 8RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)