Job summary
Are you a registered nurse who enjoys the challenge of working in the community within the comfort of your patients home?
Would you like to be part of a team that is friendly, supportive and professional?
We are a caring team who are fuelled mostly by cake so if this sounds like you, please read on!
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting to a permanent post in West Mendip and would like to hear from enthusiastic, hardworking Registered Nurses to become a part of our friendly District Nursing team.
Our District Nursing area covers Glastonbury, Street, Wells and surrounding areas. We are in partnership with The primary care network and also work closely with Adult Social care and the integrated services of Older persons mental health and Rehab.
You must be a Registered General Nurse and community experience is desirable but not essential as full support will be given.
Responsibilities include: End of life care, Venepuncture, medication administration, wound care, leg ulcer management, catheter care, bowel management, continence assessments, diabetes management
Shift patterns include: 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, 2pm-10pm
Please note, we are open to hearing from applicants who are looking for either full or part-time hours.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Visiting patients in their own home to undertake varied clinical tasks as and when required. Please see the Job Description.
Person Specification
Relevant registration or working towards
Essential
1. Registered General Nurse
2. Level one registration with appropriate registration with the NMC as per post requirements
Desirable
3. Teaching/Assessing Qualification
Experience
Essential
4. Experience of working in multi-agency services