Overview
Join to apply for the Community Staff Nurse - Barrow Town role at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Barrow Town District Nurses has a permanent band 5 position, 37.5 hours over 5 days, predominantly based in Furness with flexibility to change base as the service needs arise.
The role is for a registered nurse who will work within Community Services, providing evidence-based, holistic nursing care in the community setting to patients with a wide range of medical conditions. The district nursing service operates 24 hours; regular weekends, evening shifts and occasional nights are part of the rota.
You will work collaboratively with health and social care colleagues, other professionals, the voluntary sector and informal carers to promote excellent care for patients in their homes and community settings. The team is patient-focused with a strong emphasis on staff development and high standards of care.
Applications from student nurses nearing qualification and newly qualified staff nurses are welcome to develop within Community Nursing.
Responsibilities
* Provide evidence-based, holistic nursing care to patients in community settings, undertaking complex nursing assessments and developing/delivering care plans for patients and carers.
* Work as part of an integrated team across community settings, including patients’ homes and residential homes.
* Support the Sister/Team Leader in leading the team, supervising, directing staff and delegating workload according to staff skills.
* Collaborate with other health care professionals, voluntary sector colleagues and informal carers to deliver integrated, seamless care.
* Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to meet patient and service needs, including potential weekend/evening shifts and occasional nights.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Band 5) with eligibility to practice in the UK.
* Good communication skills and the ability to undertake complex assessments and care planning.
* Willingness to work in a developing district nursing service and to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
Location & Team
Based in Barrow Town with a base in Furness; flexible base changes may be required to meet service needs. The post is part of Barrow Town District Nurses and will involve working across community settings supported by the Trusts’ three main hospital sites: Furness General Hospital (Barrow), Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Lancaster) and Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal).
Additional Information
For further details or informal visits contact: Karen Boast District Nurse Team Lead; Amanda McGoldrick BAND 6 DN Lead. Email: Amanda.McGoldrick@mbht.nhs.uk; Telephone: 01229 484099.
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