Overview
The Community Nursing Team works as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, caring for residents in Congleton and Holmes Chapel. We work in partnership with practice nurses and empower patients to deliver the lower leg wound pathway. We enable patients to manage their long-term conditions whilst remaining at home and preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital. Our work enables us to integrate with other services in the community including virtual wards and crisis response. Congleton War Memorial Hospital is currently undergoing exciting changes and opportunities to link with the development of the community diagnostic centre.
Hours per week: 30 hours.
Responsibilities
* Provide patient-centred care within the community nursing team and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Work across the Congleton and Holmes Chapel patch and contribute to ongoing service development.
* Support patients to manage long-term conditions at home and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
* Collaborate with practice nurses and other community services, including virtual wards and crisis response, to deliver integrated care.
* Assist in the advancement of the team and participate in service improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Excellent, up-to-date clinical skills; enthusiastic, motivated and able to work flexibly across the patch.
* Experience is not necessary; enquiries are welcome from those interested.
* DBS check required (Enhanced with Barred List); overseas police clearance may be needed if you have lived or worked abroad in the last 5 years.
* Please note: we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Working for East Cheshire NHS Trust
East Cheshire NHS Trust values a sense of community and an inclusive workplace. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. You can read more about the role in the Job Description and Person Specification under Supporting documents, and on the Trusts Careers webpage at www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. We offer services to facilitate applications from all community members, including Braille applications and interpreting services.
Application Guidance
Applicants are advised to apply early as the advert may close before the closing date if a large number of applications are received. Please review the guidance for applicants and complete the application form as outlined in the documents located under Supporting documents. When applying, you may also visit the Trusts Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Important Notices
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check. If you have lived or worked abroad in the last 5 years, overseas police clearance will be needed. Details are provided in the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
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