Staff Nurse - FarnboroughCommunity Nursing TeamNHS

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join us as an NMC Registered Community Staff Nurse to work in our busy and supportive Farnborough Community Nursing Team.

This is a part time position.

Many people would be unable to live at home without the support they receive from the community nursing teams and community services are receiving referrals for patients with more complex needs than ever before, with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff.

Our Community Nursing teams assess, plan and deliver nursing care to patients within a home / clinic setting, in line with evidence-based practice and by joining our team you will be able to experience the difference this makes to families within the community.

Due to the nature of community working, ability to travel across the patch to provide care to patients is essential.

This post is also suitable for newly qualified nurses

Main duties of the job

As part of your role as a Community Nurse you will demonstrate commitment to providing high standards of holistic care to our patients.

You will be competent, or willing to gain competency in skills such as (but not an exhaustive list) long term condition management, line care, complex wound care and bladder & bowel management.

Working in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and colleagues you will be expected to:

Promote independence and support patient centred care planning.

Provide care directly to patients on the caseload with a range of nursing needs.

Work autonomously, in line with your scope of practice, competence and policies.

Handover patient information to the wider team, document patient information effectively.

Escalation of patients needs as appropriate.

You will receive support into the role through induction, training and beyond. There will be opportunities for personal development and career progression if desired.

Car driver is essential with access to a vehicle for work. Mileage is claimable via the trust expenses system.

Job description

For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.

About us

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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