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CityCare is a social Enterprise providing healthcare for the NHS with any profits re-invested back into the local community. We are dedicated to supporting individuals with continuous professional development by supporting ongoing education, giving people the opportunity to acquire new skills and stay updated with the latest healthcare interventions, increasing your future opportunities for promotion and specialisation. At CityCare we have a positive work culture that fosters collaboration, leadership development, and personal growth. We are looking for Band 5 community nurse who can be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients in a community setting. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, assessing and providing care to individuals with various health needs. This will include those with chronic illnesses, post hospitalisation care, wound management, and palliative care. This list is not exhaustive. The role involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals and the wider MDT, supporting patient recovery, and promoting self-care in negotiation with patients and their carers and families.
Job Responsibility
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in community settings
Provide wound management including dressings, compression therapy, and other related interventions
Administer medications, including injections
Support patients with chronic disease management (e.g diabetes, respiratory conditions)
Deliver End-of-life care and support patients with palliative care needs
Health education and self-care facilitation for patients to promote their independence
Conduct initial assessments and regular reviews of patients health conditions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
Ensure adherence to infection control and health and safety protocols
Monitor patients for any changes in their condition, responding appropriately to emergencies and changes
Refer patients to other healthcare professionals when necessary
Work closely with GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care
Provide support and advice to patients families or carers, ensuring they are involved in the care process
Attend Multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning
Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to keep update with the latest nursing practices and guidelines
Supervise and mentor junior nurses or nursing students when required
Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and research to improve community healthcare delivery
Requirements
Active nursing qualification with the NMC
Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care, management of continence and palliative care
Understanding of equality and diversity
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Effective written skills
Car driver in possession of a full, current driving licence
Basic IT skills
Able to work independently recognising own limitations
Motivated and resourceful
Time management and organisation skills
Teamwork skills
Able to work under pressure
Customer service skills
Positive approach to change
Nice to have
Postgraduate experience in a primary care setting
Either post registration experience or completion of a community management placement
Evidence of working in a team
Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing
Knowledge of wound care, management of continence and palliative care related to working in the community