Overview
An exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our forward‑thinking and award‑winning Care Community Team in Winsford, covering a 7‑day service.
Core Responsibilities
* Assess nursing care needs, implement and evaluate care programmes, deliver high quality holistic care within the community and wound care clinics.
* Support peers, the team leader and the organisation in promoting the Trust’s values and behaviours.
* Work independently, manage time and organise work efficiently, and be flexible to work in other areas to meet service needs.
* Travel is essential; candidates must demonstrate how they will meet this requirement.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans to meet patients’ physical, social, emotional and environmental needs, following district nursing contract.
* Provide skilled nursing care including wound care, leg‑ulcer assessment and management, administration of medication via syringe pump, use of intravenous lines, venepuncture, and catheter care.
* Interpret and analyse clinical data, record all patient contacts accurately on Emis Web and Trust documentation, maintaining confidentiality in line with NMC guidelines.
* Promote evidence‑based practice, comply with Trust policies and maintain clinical competencies.
* Work within the End of Life strategy, act as a clinical expert in EOL care provision, and practice safe use of clinical tools.
* Deliver health education, promote self‑care and provide both planned and opportunistic care to individuals and communities.
* Refer patients to other practitioners when risks or needs exceed scope of practice.
* Prioritise and manage own caseload, delegate work appropriately and support colleagues.
* Participate in quality monitoring, incident reporting, and off‑duty leave coordination.
Qualifications & Experience
* Band 5 registered nurse.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Sound knowledge of recent NHS changes and political drivers.
* Good clinical skill set, modern IT software proficiency.
* Ability to work independently, innovative, flexible and adaptable.
Benefits
* Structured, robust induction package.
* Development of competencies within a supportive team.
* Allocated mentor during induction and probation.
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