Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring District Nurses
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring individual to develop their career in the specialised area of District nursing. This position is available in the Thame/Princes Risborough area to become a Community Nurse within a newly formed team. We are seeking highly motivated, effective team players committed to providing high-quality nursing services in the District Nursing field. We offer a full skills development and preceptorship programme.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We promote an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging. All levels of experience are welcome in community nursing. Whether you are newly qualified or seeking a change in direction, we welcome your application to join the community nursing workforce. As a community nurse, you will be supported to develop into an autonomous practitioner, caring for patients with complex healthcare needs in their own homes.
Community Nursing Practice
Community nursing is a specialised practice area. As a Community Staff Nurse, you will work within a locality team comprising District Nurse Team Leaders, Community Staff Nurses, Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, and Healthcare Assistants. Your role will involve meeting the needs of complex patients in the community and preventing admissions to acute settings. Responsibilities include medication administration, end-of-life care, managing deteriorating patients, complex and simple wound care (including negative pressure wound therapy and compression therapy), venepuncture, and utilizing advanced assessment and clinical skills. We provide holistic care to individuals with various conditions in their homes and residential care settings. Community nurses collaborate closely with social care and other primary health professionals such as GPs, Community Therapies, and specialised services like Tissue Viability, Diabetes, and Heart Failure.
Why Join Us?
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What Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Offers
* Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* Flexible and agile working options, along with NHS benefits such as generous annual leave, pension, and discounts.
* Health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy workforce.
Our Values and Culture
* We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and making all colleagues feel valued and respected.
* We believe that diversity enhances positive outcomes for the communities we serve.
Our Vision and Mission
* Vision: To provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
* Mission: To deliver personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, enable.
Additional Information
For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert. Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. If you have a disability affecting your online application, please contact us for assistance quoting the vacancy reference number. The closing date for this advert is Monday, 12 May 2025.
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