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 healthcare to 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.

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

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).