Community Staff Nurse Out of Hours
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Evening Service (6 pm – 12 am). You will have the flexibility to choose your working evenings at North Manchester General Hospital and may progress to Band 6.
You will be responsible for delivering immediate and continuing nursing care to patients within their own homes or a clinic setting. Your role will involve prioritising, assessing, planning, evaluating and delivering all relevant aspects of nursing care to an agreed high standard.
* Gain competence in clinical skills to enable delivery of quality patient care within the service
* Take an active role in contributing to developing nursing practice
* Maintain effective communication internally and externally to the organisation
Additional responsibilities include:
* Take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence‑based care for patients
* Provide ongoing nursing care and support to patients and carers, promoting the role of the nurse and clinical excellence
* Identify patients whose conditions become unstable and liaise with doctors and acute services appropriately
* Network with other professionals to co‑ordinate a multi‑disciplinary approach to care provision
* Be responsible for multi‑agency care documentation in line with current practice
* Ensure that patients can make an informed choice about their current and future care needs, maintaining confidentiality in line with Trust policy
* Prioritise your own workload and work autonomously when necessary
* Provide support, guidance and supervision to junior staff
* Assess the level of ongoing nursing needs for people who may need long‑term care
* Liaise with the patient’s GP to provide sufficient information for ongoing primary care to be provided safely and efficiently
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you possess a full driving licence and have access to a car.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, operating 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. You will be part of an integrated health and social care system that serves 1 million patients annually and benefits from advanced digital tools, research and a commitment to sustainability. We foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and equal career development opportunities.
For further details or informal visits:
Name: Celestine Tchoua
Job title: Team Leader
Email address: celestine.tchoua2@mft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07890533440
Mobile: 01619184818 after 15:30.
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