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Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing Service - NQN September 2024

Job details
Posting date: 10 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Location: East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust, BB10 2PQ
Company: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6218379/435-CIC-162-23-E

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Summary

A Vacancy at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to work with the East Lancashire District Nursing Team.

If you would like to join our team in providing high quality District Nursing Services, are innovative, enthusiastic, enjoy developing yourself and others and have a positive attitude to change, then we would like to hear from you.

Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays

Please note that the base, hours and work pattern of this post will be discussed with the successful applicant, and appropriate arrangements made. We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.

Assists the Clinical Team Leader/Team Sister in the co-ordination and delivery of care in line with District Nursing Strategy nationally and locally.

You will visit several patients daily in their own homes
You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs.
Provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning.
You will be expected to provide wound management, health promotion, medicines management, end of life care
You will have the ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service

The post holder must demonstrate professional standards of practice and personal qualities and behaviours as expected by the NMC Code and be passionate about high quality patient care. They will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to change, know when to seek support and guidance, and ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective care. We are looking for nurses with a commitment to delivering evidence-based care, and a strong desire to make their career in District Nursing.

Car driver with access to a vehicle is essential

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust websitewww.elht.nhs.ukand by watching the videos within the below link;

https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024

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