Job summaryCommunity Registered General Nurse - District Nursing - Castlepoint teamUK DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO A CAR ARE ESSENTIAL WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYMain duties of the jobAre you self-motivated, enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to develop and further your nursing career in the community setting? We deliver care from 8am-9pm seven days a week including weekends and bank holidays with a variety of shifts.
We are looking for a compassionate, hardworking and motivated registered nurse to join our District Nursing Team in the Castlepoint area.
You will have daily responsibility for screening referrals and providing planned and unplanned care to patients within the community setting. You will liaise closely with local GP's and other members of the wider MDT as well as with patients and their families, therefore excellent communication and IT skills are essential.
There are many opportunities for further professional development.
You must be a first level registered nurse, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.About usValuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs- Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job responsibilitiesMains roles and responsibility will include:
- Referral triage
- Complex holistic assessments
- Hospital avoidance
- Palliative care
- Catheter care/bowel management
- Working collaboratively with the wider MDT/PCN
- Wound management
- Care planning for future visits with patients and their carers
- Liaise with community nurse Team Leaders for future patient visits and allocation for additional support/treatment
- Liaising and building relationships with MDT and PCN for collaborative working
- Excellent IT skills
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse (Parts 1 or 12)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Desirable- Mentorship / or equivalent teaching qualification
Skills/ExperienceEssential- Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise workload.
Desirable- Hospital or previous community experience
- Previous use of system one
Personal QualitiesEssential- Good Oral communication skilled based on fluency in the English Language
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
