Job overview
Band 5, 37.5 hours a week.
This role is part of the Transforming Adult Community Services initiative, supporting the Croydon Alliance Board's goal to deliver outcome‐based commissioning. You will be a Registered Adult Nurse working with Integrated Care Teams, providing coordinated care and support in patients' homes to promote independence.
Applicants must have a clean UK driving licence and use a car for work purposes.
Main duties of the job
* Work in conjunction with other members of the District Nursing Team and other stakeholders to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes.
* Be responsible for the management and supervision of the nursing team, in the absence of the District Nurse, including the supervision of Junior Staff.
Person Specification
Education
* Registered General Nurse or NMC Register Part 1 – Adult.
* Mentorship for Practice course.
Knowledge and Understanding
* Awareness of current issues and developments in community care.
* Adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct.
* Knowledge and understanding of the principles and benefits of reflective practice.
Experience
* Able to demonstrate the role of the community staff Nurse.
* Previous experience of community nursing.
Skills and Abilities
* 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 the 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 the process of managing complaints.
Other Factors
* Valid full UK driving licence.
* Access to a car for work purposes.
* Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays.
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