[ref. g39113117] Community Staff Nurse - Croydon
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Community Staff Nurses
Out of Hours 18.00-23.00
Two evening a week
All candidates must have a clean UK driving license and use of a car for work purposes
We are Transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation?
In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver outcomes our over 65's have specified they want.
The Outcome Based Commissioning programme is a radically different approach to funding and delivery of services designed to deliver outcomes that local people want whilst getting best value from Health and the Social Care sector. This includes the provision of well coordinated care and support in order to promote independence in the most appropriate care setting.
We have exciting opportunities for highly motivated, enthusiastic Registered Adult Nurses to work within our Integrated Care Teams.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme, preceptorship , Clinical Supervision and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities for an enhanced career progression.
Once recruited staff can take advantage of our child care facilities.
Interview date - TBC
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Promote the mental, physical and emotional and social health of individuals, families and groups.
- Provide a high standard of care to individuals and families.
- Be aware of the needs of patients and their relatives and have knowledge of statutory and voluntary
- Be an effective member of a Nursing Team working within the community directorate .
- To be responsible for the caseload management and supervision of the nursing team, in the absence
of the District Nurse/ Caseload Holder.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve.Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Interview date: TBC
Person specification
Education and Education
Essential criteria- Registered General Nurse or
- NMC Register part 1 - Adult
- Post registration qualification
- Mentorship for Practice course
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria- Awareness of current issues and developments in community Care
- Adherence to NMC Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and benefits of Reflective practice
Experience
Essential criteria- Able to demonstrate the role of the community staff Nurse
- Previous experience of community nursing
Skills /abilities
Essential criteria- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of an effective team
- Ability to manage own workload
- Able to use own initiative.
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Knowledge and awareness of principles of Audit and research
- Demonstrate an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary working including effective liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to give appropriate accurate feedback
- Ability to work within own limitations
- IT literate e.g. Word processing and email.
- Knowledge and awareness of process of managing complaints
Other Factors
Essential criteria- Valid full UK driving licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Ability to work flexible hours including Weekends and Bank Holidays.