Main duties of the job
1. Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social health of individuals, families and groups.
2. Provide a high standard of care to individuals and families.
3. Be aware of the needs of patients and their relatives and have knowledge of statutory and voluntary services.
4. Be an effective member of a Nursing Team working within the community directorate.
5. Be responsible for caseload management and supervision of the nursing team, in the absence of the District Nurse/Caseload Holder.
Education
* Registered General Nurse or
* NMC Register part 1 - Adult
* Mentorship for Practice course
Knowledge and Understanding
* Awareness of current issues and developments in community Care
* Adherence to NMC Code of Conduct.
* Knowledge and understanding of the principles and benefits of Reflective practice
Experience
* Able to demonstrate the role of the community staff Nurse
* Previous experience of community nursing
Skills /abilities
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work as part of an effective team
* Ability to manage own workload
* Able to use own initiative.
* Ability to maintain accurate records
* Knowledge and awareness of principles of Audit and research
* Demonstrate an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines.
* Demonstrate knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary working including effective liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team
* Ability to give appropriate accurate feedback
* Ability to work within own limitations
* IT literate e.g. Word processing and email.
* Knowledge and awareness of process of managing complaints
Other Factors
* Valid full UK driving licence
* Access to a car for work purposes
* Ability to work flexible hours including Weekends and Bank Holidays.
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.
£36,943 to £44,900 a yearpay including HCAS (pro rata)
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