Job overview

Bollington, Disley, Poynton Team in East Cheshire NHS Trust is looking for an experienced community nurse who has the enthusiasm and positive approach to join a multi-disciplinary team with a vision to deliver the right care, at the right time, to help improve the lives of our local residents.

We actively promote personal development with a competency-based framework which will be provided to ensure support to successful individual.

The post holder will work within the Community Nursing teams of East Cheshire, in collaboration with colleagues in Therapies and Social Services, as part of  multi-professional working.

Being part of our friendly, supportive and innovative team is an opportunity to take forward the expanding role of community nursing to meet the long-term condition agenda and the needs of our elderly population. Our dynamic management team are supportive and open to ideas and innovation. 

37.5 hours per week permanently & 28.50 hours per week fixed term for 12 months

Main duties of the job

To deliver physical, psychological and emotional care to patients in line with the patient care plan and under the direction and supervision of the registered case manager in the patient’s home or community-based facility. 

To report information to trained staff on progress of patients and any variance/change in patient/carers care management in a timely manner. To complete patient records in line with local record keeping standards and protocols 

To use IT systems for relevant tasks e.g. accessing patient records and results, completing record keeping.

To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery, promoting a rehabilitative and self-care approach 

 To put person centred values into practice and to promote dignity in your day to day work with the individuals you support

To follow the Trust guidance in moving and handling and comply with the patient’s care plan. 

 To report any issues that may put health, safety and security at risk following the Trust Risk Assessment process. 

To report accidents/ incidents of patients or self on the Trust reporting system (datix) 

 To report any actual or potential abuse or concerns to the Team Lead and to summon help immediately in a crisis situation.

To report to manager/trained nurse any untoward incidences (e.g. complaints, accidents, defective equipment) and take appropriate action to ensure safety of patients, staff and relatives.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.