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Community Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 03 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2024 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 5DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-24-1191 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: This is a substantive Band 6 leadership post, Specialising in Community Nursing. Working under the direction of the Nurse Team Manager (Community) and using leadership skills and knowledge you will lead and manage a group of registered and unregistered nurses using your experience from Community Nursing. The post holder will be required to provide professional supervision, clinical auditing, support clinical/academic development, provide excellent clinical knowledge and have a good understanding to the evolving future of community nursing and how to lead a team through change. Our community Nursing teams are based in Exeter to the South and West of the city. You will be based in a team of community nurses at the Community Nursing Centre, Exeter Community Hospital site but at times will need to support patients across the whole city of Exeter. It is therefore vital you are an adaptive and flexible worker throughout the day. A vital part of the Band 6 Community Specialist Nurse role it the ability to provide safe and effective triage of new patients or new concerns. You will be expected to work as part of the Triage Hub team and therefore excellent communication and clinical knowledge is required for this role. We work closely with the wider community MDT to promote admission avoidance and empowering patients to stay at home or to visit the Community Nursing Centre to receive their nursing care. We work very closely with our GP, Hospice, Physio and Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Voluntary and Urgent Care Services. Staff are supported with supervision both in team meetings or a one to one basis. This is also integral to our work and considered a priority to support staff at work both to develop professionally but also to support their health and wellbeing and provide a safe environment to discuss professional issues. If you work with us there are plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring qualifications. This can either be modular based academic work, clinically focused and related to the role, leadership qualifications or the Specialist Nurse Practitioner Qualification at Master's level over two years. This qualification is a great development opportunity, is registered with the NMC and includes studying for the Independent Supplementary Prescriber qualification. Key responsibilities of Community Nurses are: To assess, provide and review Nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or appropriate care setting in line with key knowledge and skills Aim to wherever possible maintain patients in their own preferred place of care, enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life. To work under the direction of the Specialist Nurse (Community) and the Nurse Team Manager (Community) using skills and knowledge as a competent Registered Nurse. To be expected to hold a designated caseload and deputise in the absence of the Specialist Nurse. Continue your professional development through additional learning and education Support unregister team members and student nurses through there development by sharing clinical and leadership knowledge and skills You must be a car driver and have use of a car. A mileage allowance is as per Agenda for Change. Currently, in all bases there is free parking however, this may be open to change. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Weekend rotation as part of the weekend coordinator rota. Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Libby Vincent, Community Nurse Team Manger, on elizabeth.vincent1@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.