Job summaryWe are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurse to work within our Mid Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, the team deliver responsive high quality nursing to patients living in Sandy, Potton, Gamlingay and surrounding villages within Mid Beds. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS. You will work closely with other members of the MDT to deliver care to patients with complex needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams
Main duties of the jobIf you are looking for a rewarding career that brings new challenges every day, offers opportunities to develop your clinical skills, and enables you to make a real difference to patients in their own homes, then Community Nursing could be the role for you.
We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.
As a Community Staff Nurse, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients with a wide range of health needs in the community. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and support patients to receive high-quality care in the place they call home.
We offer excellent development opportunities, including structured training, clinical supervision, and support tailored to your individual career goals.
Experience in adult community services is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses who are enthusiastic, motivated, hard working and passionate about delivering outstanding care in the community.
About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Our Community Nursing teams play a vital role in supporting patients to remain independent and receive care in their own homes. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Job responsibilitiesYou
must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
This is a part time (22.5 hours per week) permanent post.
We would kindly request that you do not use AI to complete your application form.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah O'Hare Primary Care at Home Nurse Manager 07773053918
Kelly Smith Team Lead 07785695403
Person SpecificationEducationEssential- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills.
Desirable- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Physical/Mental/Emotional SupportEssential- Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
- Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
- Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
- Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
Desirable- Be familiar with SystmOne in order to use the single assessment documentation in achieving person centred care.
- Be a proactive nurse with a strong desire to lead on the delivery of quality, holistic care
KnowledgeEssential- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness.
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
Desirable- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care.
Freedom to actEssential- Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
- Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
OtherEssential- Current UK driving license and access to a car
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
