Overview
This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. This is your opportunity to join a forward-looking community team, if you have previous experience in this area of nursing or if you are new to this specialty. 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. We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have excellent, up-to-date clinical skills and be enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work flexibly across our patch. It is expected that candidates will be able to contribute to the on-going advancement of the team and will be rewarded with a friendly, supportive environment in which to develop. The nursing team is part of a wider care community in which we support Congleton and Holmes Chapel residents to live well.
Qualifications
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of six months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Additional requirements: Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for six months or more in the last five years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.
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