Job overview
Are you a Newly Qualified band 5 registered nurse or an experienced nurse that is looking for your next career move?
Do you want to make a difference? Then why not join the District Nursing Team in Tower Hamlets.
This is an exciting time to be part of our developing and progressive working environment which is dynamic and proactive with a commitment to making a difference for our patient and carers.
As a Band 5 Community Nurse you will be providing high quality nursing care to patients who reside in the Borough of Tower Hamlets. You will be promoting the health of this population and reducing the effects of ill health, disability and maximising the individual’s potential for independence.
We have a robust Preceptorship Nursing Programme that is supported by our dedicated Professional Development Team for our Newly Qualified Band 5 registered nurses and also for experienced nurses who are new to community nursing. In addition to this you will be supported by our team of highly experienced district nurses to ensure you reach a very high standard of clinical knowledge, skills and experience. We will also support you by providing further career developmental opportunities to become our aspiring future leaders.As well as bringing your clinical expertise and the willingness to further develop, you will also be a strong team player, an excellent communicator who is adaptable, committed, well organised and a person that works well under pressure.
Main duties of the job
Our team is an established integrated service. This will give you the opportunity to work closely with our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Care Navigators, Mental Health Liaison Nurse and Psychologist. Our service is also supported by a team of experienced administrators. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the local General Practices, Tower Hamlets Social Service team and other statutory and non-statutory services to meet the health and social needs of this local population. The integration and collaboration of all these disciplines and services allows all new admissions to our service to have a clinically robust assessment and treatment plan, with an emphasis to promote independent living, that is holistic, evidence based and in line with all current Best Practice Guidelines. Support and development for staff in our service is one of our main goals.
Working for our organisation
ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) is making a positive difference to thousands of people’s lives, providing support so that they can fulfil their potential and enjoy healthy lives.
ELFT has been named one of the HSJ Top 10 best places to work in healthcare, HSJ Provider Trust of the Year and graded as Outstanding by our regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in 2018. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients. This Trust is clinician-led, and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services.
We have set ourselves the mission to improve the quality of life of all we serve, and have embarked on an ambitious Quality Improvement programme to transform the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement, delivered through participation of all staff and with service users, carers and families at the heart of our efforts to improve.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification for full details. This sets out the knowledge and skills required.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
1. RGN
2. Demonstrate evidence-based practice and upto-date clinical skills.
Desirable criteria
3. DN Cert/Dip/Degree
4. Non-Medical Prescriber V300
5. Nurse Formulary prescriber V100
6. Advanced history taking and physical assessment course
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Evidence of and commitment to multiprofessional working.
8. Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care.
9. Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
Knowledge and skils
Essential criteria
10. Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
11. Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language.
Desirable criteria
12. Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care
13. Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness.