[ref. z2615324] Sirona care and health CIC - Senior Community Nurse
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Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Nurse looking for a fresh start? Come and join Sirona as a Senior Community Nurse, a role where you really make a difference.
We are a forward-thinking team that will really value you as an individual by supporting with your development and investing in you.
Our Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are made up of nurses, therapists, paramedics and support workers who work in an integrated way to support service users on their healthcare journey. We would love for you to come along for the ride.
We are able to offer a range of flexible working options and are offering part time and full time contracts. If your application is successful this is something we can discuss at interview.
Main duties of the job
Complete holistic assessments of service users.
Develop and deliver person centred care plans.
Line manage junior staff and contribute to their development through supervision, 1:1s and training.
Undertake and complete the appropriate training, supported by a robust competency framework, within the time allocated, in order to carry out the requirements of the role and a deliver a competent clinical service.
Communicate with the senior leadership team in the locality to ensure smooth delivery of service.
Identify risks and act accordingly to minimise risk to self, service users and colleagues in line with Organisational policy and procedures.
Coordinate shifts and delegate/allocate care to the team in accordance with policy.
Act as a point of escalation for staff to report to on discovering any issues or deteriorations.
Undertake further training as required in order to develop extended skills and enhance patient care.
Working for our organisation
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc or equivalent in Adult Nursing
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria- Able to effectively lead a team with senior support when required
- Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
- Experience of supervising staff and students of own profession
- Effective time management and caseload management
- Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient
- Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions