Community Staff Nurse

NHS

  • Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
  • £32,602-39,686 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Band 5 Registered Nurses to work within Potters Bar Community Hospital Rehabilitation team. Potters Bar Community Hospital Rehabilitation Unit has 29 inpatient beds.We are looking for dedicated nurses who preferably have worked within the NHS, especially in ward settings. This is a full time post which involves working night and day shifts 7 working days which includes bank holidays.Main duties of the jobTo give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence. This includes: Management of complex wounds, urinary catheterisation and IV competence.Act as a Named Nurse with the support and supervision of the Deputy Team Lead. To take continued responsibility for the holistic health needs assessment including care planning, evaluation and appropriate implementation of health care and ensuring continuity of care following referral from acute care.Act as the patient's advocate and to facilitate the patient's own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care, as appropriate.To identify and record new problems and other relevant information reporting back to the doctor and nurse in charge as appropriate.About usJust as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!We can offer you:
  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefitsDetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum, inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number824-HERTS-7440925Job locationsPotters Bar Community HospitalBarnet RoadPotters BarEN6 2RYJob descriptionJob responsibilities** Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. ** Job descriptionJob responsibilities** Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. **Person SpecificationEducation/QulalificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
Desirable
  • Evidence of other post-registration education and training
ExperienceEssential
  • Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team
  • Working with people with complex health needs
  • Supporting students and other learners e.g. HCAs teaching others in the practice environment
  • Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence-based care.
  • Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping
  • Experience of providing holistic care that involves the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
  • Experience of training other students.
  • Participation in audit; research projects; service development
  • Post registration experience in a NHS community environment
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
  • Knowledge of CQC and other national standard
  • Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice
  • Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
  • Knowledge of management of long-term condition e.g. Stroke and an understanding of the concept of self- management.
  • Knowledge of infection control
  • Knowledge of general wound care
  • Promotion of continence
Desirable
  • Knowledge of recent government legislation and changes in community care delivery
Key AttributesEssential
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing such as computerised documentation and data entry
Person SpecificationEducation/QulalificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
Desirable
  • Evidence of other post-registration education and training
ExperienceEssential
  • Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team
  • Working with people with complex health needs
  • Supporting students and other learners e.g. HCAs teaching others in the practice environment
  • Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence-based care.
  • Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping
  • Experience of providing holistic care that involves the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
  • Experience of training other students.
  • Participation in audit; research projects; service development
  • Post registration experience in a NHS community environment
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
  • Knowledge of CQC and other national standard
  • Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice
  • Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
  • Knowledge of management of long-term condition e.g. Stroke and an understanding of the concept of self- management.
  • Knowledge of infection control
  • Knowledge of general wound care
  • Promotion of continence
Desirable
  • Knowledge of recent government legislation and changes in community care delivery
Key AttributesEssential
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing such as computerised documentation and data entry

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