Job Description

Job Title: Community Nurse

Trust: Hertfordshire Community Trust

Location: Locations in Stevenage, Hitchin, Royston, Bishop's Stortford, Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City

Ward:

Stevenage ICT, Royston ICT, WelHat ICT, Upper Lea Valley ICT, North Herts ICT, Stort Valley ICT

Pay Rates: 19.59-30.79 depending upon location

Shift Patterns: Flexible

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is an integral part of the health and care system in Hertfordshire, West Essex and parts of East of England. We are one of the principal providers of community-based healthcare services to more than 1.2 million people living in Hertfordshire and beyond. Some of our services also extend into the neighbouring areas of Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Essex, Cambridge and Peterborough, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Why might this job interest you?

This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests

Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation

Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations

Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations

Recognising limitations and escalating concerns

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A car and valid UK driving license

A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

Compression bandaging, catheterisation and syringe driver skills are essential for working in ICTs.

Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.*

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card

- NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts

/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help

- access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards,

keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 19.59-30.79 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Band 5 Community Nurse